> As your best friend, if you come to me saying that you were just dumped by your girlfriend, you will get unconditional sympathy beyond words. ... Unless you d

> As your best friend, if you come to me saying that you were just dumped by your girlfriend, you will get unconditional sympathy beyond words. ... Unless you did something totally crazy or illegal, my loyalty will be immediate and unconditional, because – let’s be real – none of it matters. You’re going your way, she’s going hers, and it’s over. Wow, hard disagree. For someone wanting to maintain a relationship, there's a teachable moment only a friend can give being gleefully run past. Loyalty isn't blind support.