"Why are you being so mean?'Friends tell friends the truth.'Yeah, but not to hurt. To help."

Honesty, Friendship, Truth, Kindness

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"Why are you being so mean?'Friends tell friends the truth.'Yeah, but not to hurt. To help."

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