This may be the most random thing that you've read on the internet but it is very important, especially for our mental health. There is no written rule to friendship and it is best to be with people who bring out the best in us. Also, it is important to know that among the friends we keep, there is a possibility of encountering a fake friend. Here are some tips on how to spot a fake friend among your friend group. 

First and foremost, being friends with such a person may be unbelievably easy. This is because you guys may never have any misunderstanding. You may also never know when you've offended such a person. In most cases, such friends hold grudges against you that you're not aware of. They're probably with you for a particular reason and that is why they suck up to your mistakes instead of letting you know so you guts can hash things out. Most times, they're scared of getting on your bad side because they don't want to lose access to whatever they're benefiting from you. 

Also, if a friend of yours keeps telling you all the bad things that were said in your absence, it would be in your best interest to review your friendship with that person. This is because a lot of people will never be comfortable with saying bad things about you in front of your real friends. However, it is important to note that when such an information is gotten by sheer luck or through a third party that is not aware of your friendship, it is best not to judge harshly in this situation.

Friendships are all about being bare and open with each other so if your friend is keeping a lot of secrets then something is wrong. A real friend will not withhold a lot of information from you unless that person does not consider you to be his or her friend. 

Another thing to look out for is friends that come to you only when they're in need or are in trouble. You're more like a help button than a person or friend to them. Such people don't remember you in good times and friendship is about everything including the good and the bad. How come you only come into the picture during bad times?

Watch how their own friends treat you and if they often disrespect you without any obvious reason then something is wrong. There is a huge possibility that that friend of yours doesn't say good things about you in front of them. Such friends are toxic and fake so it is best to stay away from them.

Lastly, if you find yourself among a group of friends that have some these bad qualities then please walk away. It is better to be alone that than live among fake friends.