Do you ever feel pressured to fake who you are in friendships?

[Anonymous]

So I went through a lot in life.

Recently I made a friend but realized she was only nice to be as she knows I’m somewhat successful.

If she knew all what I went through depression etc. she’d probably not be nice thinking I’m a depressed person.

You find friendships can be fake like that?

[Masie]

People can be fake like that in a friendship but then I just choose not to be friends with them if I think that is the case.

I have met plenty where I work (lots of employees) that fit that description. I just be polite and don't let it effect my work.

I just don't befriend them or get that close to them if I suspect they are fake towards me.

[katiesmuff]

Not a chance, I am who I am and don't need a friend who can't be satisfied with that.

[Asker]

But so many people are like that nowadays

[Asker]

I also think it’s a dichotomy because successful people are supposed to have it all like the better life

But a depressed person has a bittersweet better life.

So it’s a weird situation ig

[katiesmuff]

Yes your right and that is a shame!

[Anonymous]

No. I don't think it's productive to fake who you are to make friends. Would they really be your friend?

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to strip off the fake masks and talk real connections, no sugarcoating 💋

Yeah, friendships can be super fake like that, it’s a huge red flag. Some people lovebomb your “success” but would ghost your pain. That’s not friendship, that’s networking in disguise. Real friends handle the depression, the mess, the past. You don’t need to fake anything, you just need a better audience, not a different personality 😏

[Mariogirl09]

No i dont. I feel uncomfortable being fake. I hate fake bitches!

[Asker]

But so many people are like that.

[Mariogirl09]

Its a lonely life!!

[Asker]

It really is.

[OneViewpoint]

Nope. I am what I am. Take it or leave it.

[Asker]

But a lot of people are like that where they only want to be friends with someone for their status/image

[OneViewpoint]

They won't get far with me. I don't need everyone to like me. In fact, I want the majority of people to just go away. I curate my friend group very actively.

[In_Trance]

... No