The love for her friends blinded Shelly to the truth. She didn’t see how much they took advantage of her good nature.
Shelly became disappointed with her search for a partner. Whenever she introduced a new male, her friends had something critical to say, discouraging the relationship. They didn’t want Shelly to change or lose her. Then, when she finally found someone special, her friends became cold and distant. Shelly never knew why.