Real Friends vs Fake Friends: 10 ways to tell the difference

2. Real friends keep in touch, but fake friends pop-up as the need arises

Real friends try and keep in touch with you – because they see themselves as an extension of yourself, but fake friends will only pop-up when they need you and you serve a purpose. Fake friends will only reach out to you when they need your help or just to scoop up some gossip they could spread about how you are faring.