I somewhat disagree with the idea that being friends with someone makes you more likely to look past their flaws. If anything, you are more aware of your friend

I somewhat disagree with the idea that being friends with someone makes you more likely to look past their flaws. If anything, you are more aware of your friends flaws, and can plan accordingly. Hiring the wrong person for the job is obviously not productive, but not hiring the right person because you know them too well seems down right foolish.