My personal problem with the relic grind is a few things: (as a filthy casual)

1: It's not entertaining or challenging. It's just a grind, no skill, nothing but a time sink, which as a new father I don't have.

2: It won't last. Just until the next patch and then it's time to do a whole other grind all over again

3: As a paying customer I feel like I've been slapped in the face with rehashed, recycled content (atma grinding)

It's upsetting and the best way I can put it that I feel right now is that my "feelings are hurt". I've been extremely faithful to FF and the SE crew since XI, and loved everything about that game, even though it was 10x harder than XIV. However I feel like the DEV team hasn't been listening to it's player base or taking us seriously, and as loyal paying customers that hurts.