7 Signs You Might Be Dealing With a Fake Friend
#4. It’s all about them, always.
Have you ever felt one of your friends was not being genuine with you? If you have, you probably know what I’m talking about.
Usually, when this happens it’s because that friend is displaying certain behaviors that make us feel uncomfortable — and, as Liane Holliday Willey Ed.D. explains in Psychology Today, sometimes it can even harm our confidence. Some of these behaviors are subtle, some others are more explicit.
Here are a few signs you can look out for to help you understand if you’re actually dealing with a fake friend.
1. They Talk Badly About Someone Close to Them
A few months ago, I shared on Instagram a quote that resonated with a lot of users.
“A true friend is loyal not just in front of you, but also when you’re not there”.
I published this quote after an experience that made me realize I was dealing with someone who was not being genuine — not just with me, but also with someone very close to her.
At that time, I used to hang out with two friends, Lara and Emma. They had known each other since they were kids and they consider themselves…
