It really makes sense…

The conversations will keep revolving around the problems and the issues they face, which will emotionally exhaust you. Support should be reciprocal in nature, and if they come to you only because they know that they’ll get something out of you, it means that they respect you for your utility.

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6. The “ouch” wrapped in a compliment
False friends will always be competing with you behind your back. They cannot just congratulate you on your achievement. Instead, they must try their hardest to deflate your pride by delivering what is known as a backhanded compliment – an insult disguised as praise.

Examples like “I was really shocked that you got that job,” or “That’s one bold dress,” can only be considered an attempt to put you down. In other words, they will use your accomplishments in order to prove that they feel superior while trying to pretend to be nice at the same time. Should you react negatively, they will just say that you are “too sensitive” or “they were only kidding.”

However, a joke is funny only if everyone laughs about it. A true friend will actually be happy that you succeeded.

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7. It’s all about them, all the time
The interaction with a fake friend is similar to being part of a monologue in a play. While they spend hours discussing the drama they experienced, their new pair of shoes, or their opinion, you are barely given the chance to speak. The moment you do, they quickly shift the focus back to themselves because they always want to remain the center of attention.