The context of the following conversation is Aubrey dated their boyfriend for a year, before learning they were being cheated on.:
Aubrey says I'm totally hurt. After an entire year of dating my boyfriend, I just found out he was cheating on me..
The friend responds Oh man. Thank God you found out now and not later..
Aubrey responds I know. It's killing me right now, but if this went on longer, it would have been far worse..
The friend responds Now you know he's a jerk and you can move on before it's too late..
Aubrey responds Yeah, but I'm heartbroken right now..
The friend responds Don't let a jerk make you feel that way. It's not you. You're the bigger person here. He's a cheater..