How do I identify fake friends in life?

They behave sweetly in chats or talking to you personally. While in public, they do the exact opposite thing.

The sooner you realise this, the happier you will be.

The friendship of a decade came to an end on this particular day.

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You may take this thing lightly. But the people you hang around with, they hold the power to ruin your mental health directly/indirectly.

Friends can break your heart too!

I don't completely blame someone else for this but me. As I was the one who got attached and blindly trusted someone.

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You are always there for them. But when you need them, they are nowhere to be seen.

It was an unforgettable day. I remember this was the first time when I stood first in a quiz competition.

They pretend to be your friend. Your existence doesn't hold any value to them.

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I know how easy it seems today to remember this. It was a subject of my depression 4 years back.

Instead of any support they always judge you and gossip behind your back.

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Now coming to the question,

They pass taunts disguised as funny comments to belittle you.

They are jealous of you and always compare you with their circumstances.

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Identifying fake friends is easy as the points are noticeable and they can be observed with someone's behvaiour.

They always jump from one friend to another, just for their favours.

Even after every small fights and disagreements, the girl always tried to make this bond last. But her bestfriend gave her infinite reasons not to.

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There was no limit to my happiness that day. I clearly knew to whom I should give this news first. I moved forward to tell her about this. But her reaction was blank.

The silent treatment lasted for a week. We used to sit on the same seat with so many words left unsaid.

She finally gave up and didn't do anything to save it as her friend chose her crush over their friendship.