Fake Friends, True Friendship, How to Recognize Fake Love, and Toxic Relationships

People are so fake these days. Those who say they love you, they don't. They are just profiting from something that you can offer. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if the people closest to you are really there for you, or only for what they can gain?

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out

I was reminded of this truth not too long ago while listening to an interview with Bregard Anderson, one of the most famous radio personalities in Haiti.

This article isn't about Haiti itself, but I believe in giving credit where it's due--because his words are what sparked this reflection.

That statement shook me. It made me reflect on my own life and the relationships I once thought were solid.

Have you ever experienced that moment when you believed someone genuinely loved you, cared for you, even prayed for you--but as soon as you pulled away the benefit they were getting, you discovered the truth?

Suddenly, the friend you thought you had was never really there.

The painful reality is that some people mistake dependency for love. As long as they can feed from you, they act loyal. The moment you stop pouring into them, they vanish, or worse, turn against you. That's when you realize: you didn't lose a friend--you exposed a fake one.

So today I want you to reflect on this:

True friendship is not built on convenience or benefits.

Real love doesn't vanish when the resources dry up. It doesn't fade when you say "no."

A genuine friend stays present through abundance and scarcity, through laughter and tears, through your success and your setbacks.

It's not easy to accept when you realize certain relationships were never real. But the blessing hidden in that pain is clarity.

Once you know who was only there for the benefits, you free yourself from the illusion and make space for authentic connections--those rare souls who love you for who you are, not what you can give.

As you move forward in life, don't be bitter--be wiser. Protect your energy. Celebrate the people who are still by your side when there's nothing to gain but your presence. Because those are the ones who deserve your trust.

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