When I come across tragic situations, I let my friends know that it is my moral duty to point out to them the potential dangers/ messiness ahead. And, I keep my word - I will only say my piece once. After which, if they decide to go ahead with their plans, I wish them all the best and am there if they ever need someone to talk to again.
Sometimes people will still do what they innately know is 'wrong', because they tend to wonder about the 'what could have been'. I comfort myself knowing that I have done my part in alerting to them the possible consequences.
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