that as long as I trust that someone’s heart is in the right place, regardless of their faults or mistakes, they deserve my friendship and loyalty. As I too am only human, make mistakes and have faults – when someone is willing to befriend me despite it all, it is only fair to demonstrate the same kindenss and respect in return.

It is when I learn of betrayal and dishonesty, and when I re-evaluate the person’s true intentions, that I decide to turn my back on them and cut all ties.

In cases like this, I have realized (partly the hard way) that when I do not remove the person from my life, I still care to much to be hurt and angry. But despite my grievance for the loss of that friendship, I know that the person will not change as their heart is spiteful and malicious.

It is for this reason that I choose to not waste my energy or emotion on the negativity of it all, but rather eliminate it all together so that I may focus that part of my heart to people that will give the same in return.