Real and fake friends
How can I see the difference between a real friend and someone who is just benefiting from using me?
@McWookie,
Friendship is a kind of relationship and so, as in every other relationship, it should be mutual support,equal give and take efforts ,trust,open communication,benefits for all the people involved.With real friends it should be you feel nourished and supported,you grow together.If you feel overwhelmed,stressed-out or drained from your energy,if you feel like you are always making efforts,putting in your energy,being taken advantage of,basically feeling miserable and depressed because of this person or people,there is your answer right within you - you are in a toxic friendship.Real friends make you feel energised,lively,thriving,happy etc.Take a good look around and see if the people who you are with match any of these descriptions and get rid of the toxic ones.Hope this helps!Good luck and take care!
U'll know which one is real and fake friend after u get to know them better. If the relationship is mutual, and they are even willing to be there for you even at your lowest point then they are ur real friends. So they see who you are, not as who they expect you to be