This is why I made absolute sure to use words like "might", "maybe", "could be", and "a possible reason". I wanted to point out that I'm not saying any of those theories about Cloud/Tifa are anything more than just that: personal theories. Everyone has their own way of interpreting a scene. This was mine. :D My only point is that, the fact that Square left so much to interpretation in the first places speaks enough for itself. I agree that commercial reasons were a part of it, but even so, it's telling fans that it's okay to look into other possibilities.

I certainly have no problem with Tifa (I like her a lot!), I just prefer her in other pairings. Like Rufus/Tifa.

No offense taken. We all have our opinions. :D