In life, it is important to have strong, reliable friendships and relationships but, unfortunately, not everyone we meet is truly our friend. Some people like to use us, drain us of our precious time, or use us as a prop to make life more exciting. Knowing how to recognize and deal with fake friends is an important skill. To help you stay aware, here are some of the best quotes to help you recognize and deal with fake friends.
Recognizing Fake Friends
Spotting fake friends is not always easy but these quotes can serve as a reminder to keep an eye on your relationships.
“Fake friends are like shadows: always near you at your brightest moments, but nowhere to be seen at your darkest hour.” — Unknown
“One of the most dangerous form of persons is the fake friend who are sweet in the beginning and as time passes, you recongize their actual purpose.” — Unknown
“Fake friends are like autumn leaves, they’re scattered everywhere.” — Unknown
“If someone talks bad about you behind your back, what does that say about them and not about you?” — Unknown
“Sometimes your therapist might even be cheaper than those fake friends.” — Unknown
“In life, some people are really good actors and actresses and will pretend to be your friend just because it’s convenient to them.” — Unknown
“Your secrets are safe with your true friends, but not with the fake ones.” — Unknown
“It’s so hard to know who’s fake and who’s real, it’s like looking for a needle, in the middle of a hay stack.” — Unknown
“Fake friends will talk bad and spread rumors about you when you’re not around, real friends will have your back when you’re not around.” — Unknown
“If they can’t accept you at your worst, they don’t deserve you at your best.” — Unknown
Dealing with Fake Friends
When it comes to dealing with fake friends, the most important thing is to be swift and sure. Don’t let fake friends drain you of your best.
“When you realize who your real friends are, you’re blessed and you want to keep them and never let them go.” — Unknown
“Avoiding fake friends is the best way to protect yourself from the hassle and drama of their lives. It’s called self-care.” — Unknown
“Sometimes the wrong people teach us the right lessons.” — Unknown
“Sometimes it’s better to have fewer friends than more fake ones.” — Unknown
“Some people think they are friends with people they are merely acquainted with. You need to learn to walk away.” — Unknown
“The people you think are your friends aren’t necessarily your friends, so be careful whom you trust.” — Unknown
“If someone is willing to tell your secrets, end that friendship.” — Unknown
“When you sense a person isn’t genuine, it’s probably best to just end that kind of relationship.” — Unknown
“You don’t need to explain to anyone why you choose to walk away from a negative relationship.” — Unknown
“If a person wants to be in your life, they will be. So don’t force people to stay around.” — Unknown
Quotes to Keep You Positive
Finally, always remember that true friends come and stay, and despite the seeming difficulty of coping with friends that are just not genuine, you don’t need to take it all too seriously. Hard as it is, always keep in mind you that there is someone out there who loves you.
“Make sure you don’t start seeing yourself through the eyes of those who don’t value you.” — Unknown
“One bad chapter does not mean your story is over.” — Unknown
“You don’t need to defend yourself to people who don’t understand you.” — Unknown
“Fake people have an image to maintain; real people just don’t care.” — Unknown
“It’s important to recognize real friends because they will help you through the storms.” — Unknown
“You can’t make the same mistake twice, the second time you make it, it’s no longer a mistake, it’s a choice.” — Unknown
“Fake friends are like shadows, they follow you in the sun and leave you in the dark.” — Unknown
“If you make room in your heart for an enemy, you make room in your heart for a fake friend.” — Unknown
“Don’t believe everything you hear: Real eyes, realize, real lies.” — Tupac
“Be careful who you trust, the devil was once an angel.” — Unknown
At the end of the day, it can help to have quotes to refer to when you are feeling down after losing an acquaintance or friend. It’s important to be mindful of who you surround yourself with but don’t forget that you’re allowed to make mistakes and that you don’t need to take it all too seriously. Remember, true friends will always come and stay with you.