Fake friends concept. [Photo/Courtesy]
Not everyone is going to like you.
I may not know all secrets of success, but I know what the secret of failure is, and that is trying to please everybody.
When life catches you by the neck and throws you down, keep on kicking, get up, and move forward. Don't give up
One cause of a miserable life is trying to please everyone. Do what is best for you and your family even if it means you putting yourself first sometimes.
Fake friends are all over. They are in the form of emotional vampires, haters, backstabbers, bad friends and sometimes toxic and malicious relatives.
They may smile at you but inside them, their hearts are dark with envy, hatred and jealousy.
They may pretend to support your plans and dreams but in reality they are your number one dream killers.
Be very careful who you share your plans and secrets with. Watch out. Be wise. Sometimes it's only safe to lock yourself in your room and talk to God.
Fake friends will use what you tell them against you. They will pretend to support you and will even give you fake ideas to show support. But immediately you turn your back, they’ll start putting stumbling blocks on your path.
They will gossip about you to your opponents and enemies. They will not rest until they destroy your dreams. Their joy is to see you crying, to see you unhappy and unsuccessful.
They are in competition with you. Watch out if you are surrounded by these fake friends and malicious relatives and these emotional vampires. Sometimes even a spouse can be that emotional vampire.
Editor's note:
This article first appeared on Dr Sammy Baya's Facebook page. For more on relationships and life insights, click HERE.