7 Things Only Fake Friends Do

Psych2Go

13.9M Views . 2020-09-13

Are you wondering if you have a fake friend? Fake friends are people who act like they’re your friend when really, they’re anything but. They only care about you for superficial reasons and are never there for you when you need them the most. Do you want to make sure that the friendships you have now are for the right reasons? Well, here are 7 things that only a fake friend would do! Also, if you want to learn more about fake friends, we made a video to help you identify the signs someone is a fake friend: https://youtu.be/yO3Jm4tsQnA #fakefriends #psych2go #friendships Writer: Chloe Avenasa Script Editor: Morgan Franz Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Airahtea Animator: Hinata Honda YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong References: Motion, J., Heath, R. L., & Leitch, S. (2015). Social media and public relations: Fake friends and powerful publics. Routledge. Walton, M., & Hassreiter, S. (2015). Real friends and fake friends: Research relationships in an era of global social media. In Ethical Quandaries in Social Research.. Cape Town: Human Sciences Research Council. Bowker, J. C. (2011). Examining two types of best friendship dissolution during early adolescence. The Journal of Early Adolescence, 31(5), 656-670. Hocutt, M. A. (2007). Relationship dissolution model: antecedents of relationship commitment and the likelihood of dissolving a relationship. International Journal of service industry management.

This video discusses 7 signs that you may have a fake friend in your life, starting with them gossiping about you behind your back and spreading rumors.

Fake Friends

Signs of Fake Friends

Insights from the YouTube Video Script:

1. The "Fake Friend" Conundrum: A Common Struggle?

This script highlights a pervasive issue in social relationships: the presence of "fake friends." The YouTuber uses a relatable, conversational tone, suggesting that this is a concern many viewers may identify with. The use of rhetorical questions like "Are you wondering if you have a fake friend in your life?" directly engages the audience, fostering a sense of shared experience.

2. Beyond Gossip: Identifying the "Fake Friend" Traits

The script goes beyond simply defining "fake friends" as those who gossip. It outlines a set of specific behaviors that signal a potentially unhealthy friendship. This detailed

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