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"You're the one that's carrying the friendship, and the friend is not
ANNETE NUÑEZ, M.S., PH.D
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They're competitive with you
This person might always try to one up you in a conversation, whether it's just you two or even in a group they try to come off as more likeable and generally want to seem better than you.
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They're jealous of you in some way
They are "friends" with you because they have something to gain. Whether it's popularity, they are friends with you that have an underlying jealousy.
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They always need something from you
Fake/false friends usually want something from you and expect to not give something back in return. And this thinking allows more situations like they will do a favor for you and pretend to be nice, but the next time they expect you to give them one back.
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They try to sabotage you
Similar to competitiveness, a fake friend may feel the need to sabotage you in certain scenarios. Say you're at work and say at work and you are talking to your higher ups and this "friend" says something purposefully embarrassing about you to make your higher up think of you differently.
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They are a fair-weather friend
They are never there for you when you need them. So let's say you need help with your work and invite them to come over to your house to study, they just disappear/avoid you that day to not have to help you. But when they need help they are all over you asking for help.
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Fake friends/Good friends
Fake friends only talk to you to take advantage of what you can do, they talk to your for what they need and tend to belittle you. Good friends help you grow as a person and empower you, they make you genuinely laugh and are always there for you.
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They talk about you behind your back
This one can be harder to spot, depending on how careful this person is with who they talk about you to. However, if you catch wind of a supposed "friend" spreading rumors or lies about you. They are not a true friend if they do this.
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The Frenemy
This friend only wants bad things for you.
You and the Frenemy usually go way back, have a very deep friendship, and the trouble probably started a long time ago. That's why this kind of friend knows very well how to harm you.
Be intentional about your breakups
You will go through a lot of different versions of yourself. It can mean that a friend is only there for a certain chapter, and that's OK.
When a friendship ends, it's good to be intentional. State that you want to end the friendship and talk about what that means in pract...
Reconnecting With A Purpose
It’s important and natural to rekindle a friendship with a solid reason, a purpose that has to be shared with the old friend.
Almost like wooing the former friend, one has to show their best, most honest side and share life experiences that are similar to the other person....
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