A matter of loyalty

I’m talking today the quality as it relates to friendship and business, not to a country, a belief, an ideology or to love ones. The subject is far too vast to address in its entirety! To some, loyalty is an ironclad condition. One must be loyal no matter what, with no exception, whether the conditions associated with the initial commitment are met or not. This definition scares me by its total lack of flexibility and may explain certain mass-movements like fascism or religion when those hinge around a powerful personality. There seems to be no room for critical thinking and for change whenever a reasonable need arises or when circumstances evolve. My view on the subject is both pragmatic and flexible; this means that as long as the parties act in good faith, some changes can be make to enhance or facilitate the relationship, why not modify the course if the goal remains present and if adding a small change makes sense for everyone… Often, the individual at the receiving end is expecting unconditional devotion and is the first to notice anything short of perfection. Do you agree with that? If not, what’s your view on the topic?