8 Signs Of A Bad Friend To Always Look For

When it comes to who you keep close, you need to make sure they're only the best. Knowing the signs of a bad friend will help you avoid the bad ones. Many people put up with crappy friends simply because they think they have to. That person has been in their life for as long as they can remember so, despite the way they treat them, they get to stick around. But if you're someone who's just blind to the signs of a bad friend, we can certainly help.

You don't deserve to have crappy friends around you all the time. The people you surround yourself with can have a much bigger impact on your life than you might think. If you want a better quality of life, then you need to be keeping only the best people around you.

# They don’t listen to you

You can go on and on about something you really care about only to have them say, “Wait, what?” when you’re done. They don’t listen. This has a lot to do with the fact that they just don’t care. If they did, they’d listen more.

However, if this only happens every now and then when your friend is distracted, that’s fine. Watch out for the people who do this every time.

# They scoff at your ideas

Basically, they think anything you conjure up is stupid. They don’t even care about making you feel dumb, either. If they shoot down your ideas or refuse to even acknowledge them, you could have a really horrible friend.

# They’re not supportive

Think about the friends who are there to cheer you on when you’re accomplishing your goals but are ALSO there when the going gets tough. Do they encourage you and push you to reach your goals?

If not, they’re probably shitty friends. Keep an eye out for those who only cheer on your accomplishes but don’t do a damn thing for you when you’re struggling.

# They only reach out for selfish reasons

They need something from you. Whether that’s money or an ear to listen or someone who will give them a solution to a problem, they just want something from you. They don’t talk to you to see how you’re doing or what’s going on in your life.

# You don’t trust them

Do you really trust that person to take care of you if you were injured or got super ill around them? Do you trust them to be alone with your significant other without trying to hit on them? Trust is major. If you can’t trust them, something’s off.

# You feel dread when you make plans with them

You make plans together but you don’t really get excited about it. Instead, you feel the need to mentally prepare yourself for them. This is one of the biggest signs of a bad friendship because it means they mentally exhaust you – something friends shouldn’t do.

# They cancel your plans last minute

Basically, they have no respect for your time. They make plans and you may have even rearranged your schedule just to fit in time with them. If they cancel last minute – or worse, don’t even tell you they can’t make it until you’re already waiting for them, it’s one of those big signs of a bad friend.

# They only use you to vent but don’t listen to your struggles

When you’re having a hard time and need someone to talk to, they don’t listen. But if they’re struggling and call you up, they go on for what feels like hours venting to you. This isn’t fair and it just shows they don’t care much about the struggles in your life.