Our friends are in our lives for a time. Some will be there for a very long time, and others, for a short season. Sadly, some friendships can become toxic. So sometimes it is necessary to do some cleanup.

We often say that Jesus is our friend, and when we do, we look to Him to fill our loneliness, to listen to us and support us in our projects. But we rarely think that this friendship was meant to be reciprocal.

Your longtime friend, the bachelor, is finally dating. That’s good news, but what should you do now? Do you need to encourage them, leave them alone for a while, or do a background check on the person they fell in love with?