LOVE and FRIENDSHIP

1 Corinthians 13:3-9 (NIV)

3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[a] but do not have love, I gain nothing. 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. 8 Love never fails.

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I have sat here for over 30 minutes looking at this scripture, and I have been trying to figure out what I want to say. I'm having a hard time putting everything going through my mind in words. I am reminded by this scripture that all I can do is my best to be those things to my friends, to be there when I'm needed, pray, and love.
 
I am trying to look at the positives. I am trying to see how the situation can turn out for the best and how everyone can grow to be a better person. However, right now I just don't see that big picture. Only God has it. All I can see are the lies, drama, judgement, and then I'm reminded of an old saying I was told... "Hurting people, hurt people." All I can do is assume they must be hurt for some reason and lashing out.
 
People are brought into our lives for a reason. I know this is true. I am just waiting for an answer on what I'm supposed to do with this friendship... I'm pretty lost.