Act 1, #5

   

" Are their positive and negative consequences for being too loyal? "

   Being loyal to another person is a great attribute to have, but being too loyal can have consequences. There are positive and negative effects to almost everything, not everything will turn out the way you want it to, there are always pro’s and con’s. Loyalty is faithfulness or devotion to someone in particular, which everyone should have towards another. There are many good things about being loyal, but there are also things that are aren’t so good as well.

   There are many advantages and disadvantages of being loyal. First of all, the positive effects of being loyal can result in an amazing relationship between you and another; it could be your best friend, your family, or your spouse. Knowing that the person you’re in a relationship with is completely devoted to you and won’t cheat and having a friend or a sibling who are completely honest with you, trustworthy, and keeps your secrets makes a strong and healthy relationship.

   Loyalty is a commitment that must be mutual among two people if you expect the relationship to work, otherwise you may be cheated on or taken advantage of. That’s where the disadvantage’s come in. If you are too loyal to another, it can also result in having your feelings hurt. If someone to too honest it could hurt your feelings, causing a fight between one another. You could also be taken advantage of, which is a big one. If someone is aware that they’re best friend is totally loyal, they could end up using you, taking your things, always asking for you to lend them money, etc. That’s why it takes two loyal people to have a great relationship. The more invested you are into another person, the harder it may be for you back down.

   All in all, loyalty is a good attribute to have, but don’t abuse it because when it’s not acknowledged or respected, you’ll be taken advantage of. A trustworthy and honest friend is the perfect amount of loyalty in my books, being a loyal person will always make you a better person.