Warning those of others who are bad news

I feel conflicted seeing people I’ve taken a liking to possibly warming up to those who have bad intentions. And that isn’t just based some things I’ve heard or even going by my gut instincts. No, I know for a fact that they are no good. Either from having witnessed their behavior from my own observations or experienced it firsthand. They’re not good people. They’re conniving, manipulative miscreants and must never be trusted.

Part of me wants to warn those I like enough to care for about these wolves in sheep’s clothing, especially when I see them becoming friendly with them. But I feel conflicted because doing so might make me just as bad as the troublemakers who go around spreading rumors, who I loathe so much. Sure, I’m doing it because I genuinely believe they should know for their own protection, but even so, is that really so different than those go stirring up drama?

Then I also get to thinking that I had to learn about these individuals’ true nature firsthand myself. Maybe it’s better if others live and learn for themselves and experience the same disappointment I did. I’m certainly all the more wiser for it, so perhaps that’s more beneficial to them in the long run than me warning them beforehand. At least then they’ll learn to be careful with anyone and everyone on their own than just those whom their friends or whoever suggest.

As much as I may hate to see them being put in harm’s way, especially when I feel I could intervene, maybe it’s simply for the best… Feel free to provide your own input. It is something that can be discussed, I’m sure.