Fake friends. How do you recognize them? They may seem friendly and supportive on the surface, but deep down, they are just looking out for themselves. They are the ones who only stick around when things are going well and disappear when you need them the most. Fake friends are skilled at pretending to care about you. They will listen to your problems and offer empty words of comfort, but when it comes to taking action or offering genuine support, they are nowhere to be found.