Am I right to stand by my friend?

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<p>My friend got cheated on at a party. Nobody actually saw it but the evidence adds up. He reacted in an extreme way which he admitted was out of revenge. Therefore, it seems like our friends are now taking the girl’s side instead of his. I’m not condoning his behavior at all. In fact, I told him he messed up by doing that. However, I think it’s wrong that everybody is practically abandoning him at a time like this. Now, people are even saying they won’t attend his birthday party/farewell party before he graduates in 2 weeks.</p>

<p>I mean we know him better than the girl and we all make mistakes right? Shouldn’t friends stand by each other, even if they mess up? Now all of the attention is shifted to what he did and not the fact that his girlfriend cheated on him. I feel like I’m the only one still standing by him. Am I in the right or in the wrong here? It’s sad, really.</p>

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<p>I think it’s great that you stand by your friend besides all the crazy things that has been happening. Depending on how negatively he reacted to the situation, people may view him differently.Everyone handles situations differently. He was angry and upset and he acted upon it. He should try his best to put it in the past and to move on. The people who are his true friends will understand his reaction and still stick with him, just like you are.</p>

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<p>Yes, I think it was right that you stood by your friend.</p>