THINGS THAT FAKE FRIENDS DO

1. Selfish and Egotistical mind

 Fake friends are not supportive or empathetic. If something goes wrong in your life,  fake friends won’t lift your spirits. Instead, they’ll criticize and judge your mistakes. They’ll  put you down while boosting their own egos. Fake friends seek power over the people in their life.  In other words, they want to feel superior to you. This is common among selfish and egotistical  personalities. They choose their friends, not because they like them, but because they feel  superior to them. Every time you make a mistake, your friend experiences a sense of pride and  satisfaction. They want to feel like your savior. They want you to treasure their advice  and worship the ground they walk on. 

So, what happens when you do something wrong?  A fake friend makes you feel worse. They step on you when you’re down, saying, “I told you  so,” or, “you should have listened to me.” But real friends do the opposite. They aren’t  judgmental. They don’t kick you when you’re down or exaggerate your mistakes.  Instead, real friends lend a helping hand. They’re supportive and empathetic  because they care about your well-being. In real friendship, no one is superior or inferior to the other… and no one wants to be.  

2. Breaks their Promises

Fake friends are commonly unreliable. They make promises with no intention of keeping them. Yet they insist they can be trusted. They say things like, “have I ever steered you wrong?” or “you know you can trust me,” because they want to take advantage of your blind faith. But the truth is fake friends rarely follow through on their commitments. They take your trust for granted, and they’re always willing to sacrifice your needs for their own. On the other hand, a real friend keeps their promises because your trust matters to them. Fake friend is only interested in themselves, but a real friend considers your needs and feelings. They keep their promises because they value your trust and your friendship. 

3. You Can't Do It

 Fake friends resent other people’s success. They don’t want their friends  to achieve their goals or  follow their dreams. Why? Because your failures make your fake friend  feel better about themselves. In other words,  if you’re unsuccessful, your fake friend feels superior, confident, and secure. But as soon as you start to achieve, they feel threatened by your ambition. They become envious of your success, and they go out of their way to bring you down. Before you approach a difficult challenge,  a fake friend damages your motivation and  attacks your self-esteem. They make you feel  insecure. They want you to doubt your abilities.  Because, if you believe in yourself, you may outgrow them. You may have the confidence to stand on your own two feet, and you may  realize how bad of a friend they really are. That’s the last thing your fake friend wants. They want to keep you under their  thumb for as long as possible. So, they go out of their way to undermine your success. 

4. I Need Something

Fake friends always need something. In their mind, you are a bottomless pool of  resources, which they can use anytime they way. Your time is their time. Your money is their  money. So, they have no problem abusing your generosity to satisfy their own needs and desires. That’s why fake friends are always asking for more. They ask for dozens of favors. They  borrow your possessions without asking.  And anytime you say no, they use guilt  as a weapon to get what they want. But real friends don’t need anything from you. They don’t expect gifts or favors, and they’re conscious of your time and money.  A real friend respects your personal space and the resources you worked hard to earn. They know your friendship doesn’t revolve around them, and they don’t use guilt to punish your independence. The truth is good friends never take advantage of your generosity. If you know someone who does, they may not have your best interests in mind. 

5. What About Me ?

 Do you know someone who can’t stop talking about themselves? This person take control in every conversation. They talk about themselves every chance they get. Even if there is something important you want to discuss, a fake friend looks for  any opportunity to steal the spotlight. It can feel suffocating and repetitive talking to a fake friend. They don’t pay attention to your problems. They don’t ask questions about your life. But the moment  they open their mouths, they expect you to give your undivided  attention. Fake friends think  their lives are the most interesting things in the world,  and they rarely show interest in anything else. So, think back to the last few conversations you had with your friend. Did your friend  show a genuine interest in your life? Or did they spend the entire conversation talking about them? If they can’t stop stealing the spotlight, you may not be as close as you think. 

6. Anyone Can Do That

Fake friends dismiss your success. When you achieve something you’re proud of, they act like your achievements don’t matter.  They might say something like, “that’s easy,” or “anyone could do that,” because your fake  friends want to play down your achievements. But why do fake friends attack your accomplishments? They feel a sense of competition toward you. You may see them as a friend, but they see you as a rival or an enemy. They feel good about  themselves when they’re achieving more than  you. They want to be the successful one in your relationship. The moment you become successful, they become bitter, envious, and defensive. That’s why fake friends undercut your success  as often as they can. They do it to satisfy their own egos. If your achievements seem common or  easy, your fake friend doesn’t feel threatened  by your success. They can protect their egos  and hold onto the power in your relationship. But real friends would never  think of dismiss your success. They aren’t interested in holding power over you.  They don’t play down your achievements because  they genuinely want you to succeed. When you achieve an important goal, they build you up, instead of tearing  you down. They celebrate your successes, and they’re proud of your hard work. Don’t waste your time with negative, egotistical people. Surround yourself with  friends who are supportive, encouraging, and secure. Real friends should cultivate mutual success, not competition or jealousy. 

7. Life Sucks

Do you know someone who complains constantly? Fake friends want people to  feel sorry for them. They want others to express  their sympathies and pity their difficult lives. You’ve probably heard their sob stories a million times. They exaggerate all their problems,  and they play the victim whenever they can. No matter what they did wrong, it’s never  their fault, and they’re never to blame. But the worst part is they’re not interested  in fixing their problems. They don’t care about  improving their lives. They enjoy being miserable  because miserable people get more attention. If you know someone who feels sorry for  themselves, don’t fall for their act. They’re not  your friend, they’re just looking for attention.

After reading, tell us in comments how many fake friends do you have ?