How to Final Check a Phony Friend

If you are facing a difficult period in your life, the likelihood that a friend who appears to be untrustworthy increases. Although this can be an unpleasant reality to deal with, knowing how to recognize a phony friend can make the experience much smoother for you in the future.

There are many reasons people become fake friends, and the bad ones can ruin your life. Fortunately, learning how to manage them positively will allow you to build stronger connections with genuine people in your life and help identify phony friends sooner.

Here are some telltale signs that your friend is a fake, so you can tell when it’s time to remove them from your life:

1. They Never Say ‘No’

If a friend never hears your ‘no’ from you, it could be indicative that they are not genuine friends. They will likely sabotage your friendship by always needing something from you and undermine its foundation.

2. They Aren’t There When You Need It

One of the telltale signs that you may be dealing with a fake friend is their lack of emotional support when needed. They won’t be there when your parents tell you to get your own house, they won’t assist with school projects, or they won’t listen to your arguments with boyfriends. This type of behaviour should never be tolerated!

3. They Are Jealous of You

A sure sign that a friend is fake is when they express jealousy towards you for whatever reason. This could be as simple as them noticing you date another person, or it could be more complex like them being envious of how attractive or successful you look.

4. They Have Trouble Accepting Your Mistakes

If a fake friend seems to have difficulty accepting or understanding your mistakes, that should raise serious red flags. A real friend will accept these mistakes and move on, showing they care about you and wanting to be there for support in the future.

5. They Always Pick a Fight With You

Phony friends often pick fights with you without any apparent reason, usually out of jealousy or the perception that you have more friends than them or could take their place. This type of argument usually stems from jealousy and envy over perceived superiority or perceived threats against them.

6. They Have Issues Accepting Your Advice

A healthy friendship should be reciprocal, with you offering advice when necessary and them offering theirs in return. A phony friend won’t value or listen to what you have to say and only wants their opinion. 6. They Reject Your Counsel
Genuine friends take both sides into consideration when making decisions.

7. They Are a Guilt Tripper

A Guilt Tripper is by far the most damaging type of fake friend. They tend to have strong opinions and are quick to judge others; plus, they’re highly manipulative – using your energy, money and time for personal gain. 7. Your Friends Are Guilty
A guilty tripper is someone you should avoid at all costs if possible.