subjunctive for suggestions

Question

Hello, I'm wondering why the subjunctive here is used but then not in the same sentence:

"no la dejes ir y cuida su amistad"

shouldn't it be: "no la dejes ir y cuide su amistad" since both are suggestions?

Thank you

Answer

Hola Violeta,The passage here is saying:"If you're lucky enough to have a great friend, don't let her leave/don't let her go and look after/take care of your friendship".I think I'm right in saying that:Don't let her go- no la dejes ir is using the imperative of dejar rather than the subjunctive.Our great teacher Inma will hopefully confirm this when she has time.Saludos Clara :)