The context of the following conversation is Aubrey dated their boyfriend for a year, before learning they were being cheated on.:
Aubrey says I can't believe he cheated on me!.
The friend responds That's horrible, how long were you guys dating?.
Aubrey responds A year, I never thought he'd do something like this..
The friend responds I'm so sorry, he seemed like a good person..
Aubrey responds Well, I thought so too..
The friend responds Better to learn sooner rather than later I suppose..