I have recently Lost a dear friend...
Someone whom I thought would stand by me forever... I have been so loyal toward them, that in the end, my loyalty and commitment to protecting them turned me into the bad guy.
No matter how happy they said they were, I got used to being the guy they called on every time something went wrong.
I got used to being needed by them so much that I put them first.
I stood by them for many years and I let my feelings get in the way. Yet I always put our friendship first and foremost.
I gave them my full support and encouragement.
This person has a lot of potential, and I hate to see it go to waste.
Since then my loyalty has been seen as obsessive, and jealous. All because I was still looking out for their best interest.
Then I stood up for myself and since then, the shit hit the fan.