No doubt, you call some people good (real) friends and others bad (fake) friends. But how do you tell the difference between them? Let us count the ways!

If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that friends are awesome. During the good times and the bad, through thick and through thin, your best pals are there for you—and you’re there for them. But sometimes, friends may turn out to be “friends.” You know: Those poisonous relationships that look great on the surface, but leave you feeling all icky underneath. So how do you tell these fake friends from your real friends?

I’ve put together a handy guide to help you figure it out. If you’ve got anyone that fits one or more of these profiles, get rid of them, stat! The last thing you need in your life is the sort of negativity that arises from that sort of relationship. Embrace the positive—your real friends will help you do it!

Tip-1: A fake friend will expect you to drop everything for her if disaster strikes, but will brush you off if the same thing happens to you. A real friend is there for you just as much as you’re there for her.

Tip 2: A real friend makes time for you because she genuinely adores hanging out with you. A fake friend will only make plans with you if her other, “better” plans fall through. (PS: You’re totally better than her other plans!)

Tip 3: A real friend will help you look your hottest for a big night out. A fake friend will help you look hot—as long as she thinks she looks hotter.

Tip 4: If a fake friend asks you to help her move, she makes you do all the heavy lifting and then refuses to lift a finger when you ask her for the same favor in return. A real friend not only helps you move unasked, but also helps you pick out the best color paint for your walls—and has a painting party with you to get the work done!

Tip 5: If you say you need some space, a real friend will give it to you. A fake friend will either crowd your or start bad-mouthing you behind your back—or both.

Tip 6. If you’ve got a celeb crush, a real friend will help you meet him or her. A fake friend will make fun of you.

Tip 7. A real friend will be there for the important moments in your life. A fake friend will try to make those moments all about her.

Tip 8. A real friend will encourage you in your dreams, no matter how crazy they sound. A fake friend will tell you, “That sounds great! But ….” and subtly sow seeds of doubt.

Tip 9. When you’ve broken up with a guy, a real friend will volunteer immediately to come over with ice cream, Kleenex and booze. A fake friend will suggest you calm down.

Tip 10. A real friend will lend you her expensive bag when you’ve got a big event coming up unasked. A fake friend will tell you where you can buy one like it.

Tip 11. A real friend will sit in the dressing while you try on a thousand pairs of jeans and encourage you until you find the right pair. A fake friend will tell you to shop online.

Tip 12. A real friend will not only sit with you through the thousandth time you’ve watched Dirty Dancing, she’ll say the lines along with you. A fake friend will suggest a DIFFERENT MOVIE!

Tip 13. If you’re going on a blind date and you’re nervous, a real friend will be at the bar ahead of time to make sure you’re okay. A fake friend will tell you to call and let her know how it went.

Tip 14. A real friend will totally not think it’s crazy that you want to drive by his house just to see if he’s home. A fake friend will call you a stalker.

Tip 15. A fake friend loves to hear all about your failures and disappointments. A real friend gives you a shoulder to cry on, but then reminds you about all the great things you’ve done — and will go on to do.

Tip 16. A real friend will volunteer to come over and take care of your kitty while you’re on vacation. A fake friend will suggest a cat-sitter.

Tip 17. A real friend can laugh now about the fights you’ve had in the past. A fake friend harbors resentment — you know what we’re talking about.

Tip 18. A real friend sends you links to articles she knows you’ll love, or that reminds her or fun time you’ve had together. A fake friend only forwards you those passive-aggressive chain-letter emails!

Tip 19. A real friend would rather stab her eyes out than flirt with your boyfriend. A fake friend will laugh, “It’s all in good fun!”

Tip 20. A fake friend is someone in your heart you know you wouldn’t miss if you never saw her again. A real friend? She’s the one you hope will grow old with you so you can be crazy little old ladies playing gin rummy and drinking martinis together!

Source: http://thewilfreds.com/20-ways-to-know-the-difference-betweeen-real-and-fake-friends/