so, if people could be straight up, my life would be easier

Okay,
I consider myself a good friend. Ask my friends, ask my family. Don't ask my exes...
I spend a large portion of my energy on becoming a better friend. I have lost too many friends to suicide, accidents, shootings, and the tests of time. Because of these experiences, I try to make the most of my time with the people that I care about. It may sound cheesy, but you really never know when your time will come.
In light of recent events, I am beginning to realize that no matter how good of a friend you try to be, people will inevitably walk out of your life for no reason at all. I know that this is all a bit sentimental for me, but I'm trying to work something out in my head.
My father always says, "you know, you get up every morning and you do the best you can".
Is the best I can really good enough? Is anyone's best good enough?

And what's best for some people is a pathetic excuse of an attempt to others. To what capacity can I or anyone else meet other's expectations of what makes a good friend? A good human being?

points of view anyone?