Everyone needs a friend. They help us navigate our way through life. If you think that you don't, you are far more delusional than Bruce Jenner calling himself Caitlyn. We need different friends to suit our varying interests. Being able to choose the right types of friendships
should take great consideration. Some may argue that we do not choose our friends, our friendships form "unintentionally". They believe that like the beginning of most romantic relationships, friendships need that initial chemistry or spark in order to blossom into something meaningful or lasting. But however your friendships form, blossom or develop, here are five (5) types of friends you want to avoid at all costs.
The Complainer: This friend whines about everything. They are demanding and emotionally draining. They play on your emotions by making you feel special. They are the types who say things like, "
I need you" and "
I wish I was strong like you". Everyone likes to feel needed and appreciated but be careful that you do not get constantly consumed with their drama. These friends will even go as far as saying they are depressed to solicit your attention. This type of negative energy can slowly seep into your own life and soon you both will be having a pity party. Run I tell you, Run!!
The "I'm Sorry but..." Friend: It is good to have a friend like this in your corner, or so you would like to believe! You can always rely on this person to be honest and open with you. They are not afraid to tell you like it is. Who would not want a friend like this? On the flip side, this friend is not afraid to knock you when you're down with his/her honesty. They love to hear their own voices and will lecture you for lengthy periods because they are always right! They are not afraid to say "
I told you so". When you confess that your feelings were hurt by this brutal honesty, they make you feel even worse by telling you that you need to find a friend who will lie to you so you can feel better. Everyone wants honesty right?
The Busy-bee: This friend makes you feel like you are the most unproductive life form on planet earth. While you were busy sleeping and relaxing on your weekend, they were busy planning, working and making things happen. They tend to be the ones who will also complain about being tired on most Monday mornings. They can never find the time to do anything with you because they lead such busy lives. Don't you just love this type of friend? This friend pushes you out of your comfort zone and makes you realize... Ah screw it! They make you feel bad about yourself. Why are they your friend again?
The Dreamer/Procrastinator: If you want to make moves in life and seek elevation, avoid this friend. They can pull you down, especially if you have business partnerships with these friends. They make lots of promises but never fulfill them. Their heads are always in the clouds. They have lots of passion, start many projects but seldom finish them. These friends may even lie to you.
The Detective: Friends like these give you constant prep for interviews. When it is time to celebrate, by the time they are done grilling you, you forget what it was that you were feeling great about in the first place. They lack spontaneity and are quite boring, They overthink, rethink and analyze everything. They suck the fun out of life pretty much!
The Popcorn Friend: This friend pops in and out of your life and you have been friends for years. He/she is quite seasonal. You will not hear from this friend for months and then they ring you up or send you a message requesting to catch up. They are similar to the Interrogator because they are chock-full of questions. They want to know what you have been doing with your life and of course they expect details. This friend is cagey with his/her personal life and rarely shares anything of value. Be careful with this friend. For while they may share some things with you, there is no true depth. You think you know this friend, but you really don't.
