A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17
There are many who leave relationships because things just get unpleasant. Or because they can't tolerate anything that does not benefit them or feel good. Among believers, friendship is more than having things in common and enjoying each other.
We love because of who we are in Him, not because of anything we get back from the other person. That is how He has loved us and that is what He is doing in the deepest parts of our hearts.
The same supernatural work is that work which prevents bitterness or resentment when friendship is rejected or used against you. Soldier of The Cross, so many are tumbling through the days, carrying the burden of self-protection.
We can sing” Great is Thy Faithfulness".
Hallelujah!