Any relationship deemed unconditional is meaningless. If a person enjoys unconditional support from another, it implies that the support comes without any cost, irrespective of the actions, ideas, thoughts and choices of another. Since these are the very core of someone's identity, unconditional relationships are basically independent of the people involved, thus proving to be meaningless.
This came from an episode that happened a while ago, where someone claimed that a friend is not supposed to argue or oppose one's actions but support them. What amazed me was, this is actually accepted among the masses. What has happened to common sense and the basic concept of right and wrong among people? When I read Atlas Shrugged, I thought, Ayn Rand has depicted certain exaggerated versions of people in order to emphasize the importance of what she is conveying. I never thought I would actually see the Jim Taggarts, Bertram Scudders and Simon Pritchetts, and Philip Reardens coming to life. I used to think that her words just ring true when you read them and would happen to everyone who read it. I mean why would anybody identify with Jim Taggart and not try to change himself after having clearly been shown the right kind of people. Now, coming in touch with people in college I realise how terribly faulty was that thought.