Chanakya says not every friend is a well-wisher. Some are skilled at making their needs your responsibility. Identifying such friends is crucial.
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When Praise Feels Like Acting
Chanakya says those who sweet-talk you to your face and criticize you behind your back are like a vessel with milk on top and poison below. It's better to stay away.
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When Guilt Becomes the Basis of Friendship
Chanakya says if you agree with a friend because you feel guilty saying no, you're not being kind but controlled. Such friends silently intimidate you.
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Friends Criticize When You Set Boundaries
Chanakya says if you tell a friend you need space and they see it as betrayal, it's not love. They feel they're losing control over you.
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When You Only Listen, Never Heard
Chanakya says if you've become a container for their sorrows, anger, and stories, but your silence doesn't bother anyone, it's not friendship, it's a one-sided transaction.
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When They're Only Present in Your Happiness
A true friend stands by you in adversity. If they only applaud your achievements but disappear when you're broken, they're not friends.
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