I'm going to bail on my friends and colleagues after being lied to
What do you think bailing on them says about you?
I think I will look good in the long run
Your friends have already wronged you in the first place by being dishonest. It's okay in this case to leave them and enjoy your time yourself.
Fuck you, who made you a expert? They are lying because they feel guilty and I'm going to forgive them and forgive them again.
I am sorry that set you off but I was trying to say you should not have to be disrespected by your friends. You should be able to disagree and still be supportive.