True loyalty doesn’t end when relationships do. Whether it’s a friendship, partnership, or something undefined, my commitment extends beyond the person. I choose to hold myself to a higher standard. Just because you lose me as a friend doesn’t mean you gain me as an enemy. Your secrets and our memories remain safe with me. I’ve learned that holding on to bitterness or seeking revenge only weighs me down. I don’t need to bring negativity into anyone’s life or carry it around in mine. (1/2)