I'd rather know that this/these devious devilish people are who they are from the start and not later down the road. I rather others stop being afraid to let you know that this 'new' person in your life may not have your best interest at heart. I've seen times when someone said, after the hurt and tears...'oh...I so wanted to tell you how they were but I was scared to get in the middle'. What?! So you'd rather just stand by and wait for them to hurt me like you KNOW that they are going too? Then I have to wonder...'what kind of friend are you?'
A true friend would tell me the moment they suspected that this person who has entered into my space, my life, that something may not be as it seems. A true friend would at least warn you to stay on your toes around this person. A true friend doesn't stand by and wait for the hurt and THEN think they are being a true and helpful friend by coming forward after the fact.
I'd rather someone be a little mad at me because I forewarned them than to wait and have to console them later because I possibly could have averted or even prevented the pain. Maybe this bad person won't do a thing to them, but still...if YOU know they are un-trusthworthy and have a terrible history...and terrible track record for lies, deceit and hurt...I'd still feel better making you aware of this.
If you are my true friend as I am yours...you will know that I'm not saying anything to be mean or cause trouble; you will know that I'm saying this to help you...not hurt you. I'm trying to help you put on your armor and shield BEFORE the dragon attacks...better to be safe than sorry.
