Not everyone comes as a friend, some people come into life as friends but also as enemies.

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First, let's talk about those friends who really become friends. Their number may not be very large, but no matter how few they are, they are invaluable assets in life. They will be by your side like a shadow in your bad times, when you have nothing, when everyone turns their backs, they will still hold your hand and say, "Don't worry, I am here." We quarrel with them, we get arrogant, but at the end of the day, we forget everything and become one again. Because, this relationship is tied with the thread of trust, where no interests are hidden. These friends are the ones who provide us with real strength in life. Because of them, we can cross many difficult paths with a smile. When you look at their faces, you feel like this is my world!

But the sad thing is, not all relationships run in a straight line. There are some people in life who come in the guise of friends, but in fact, they hide a different face inside them. At first, you may not understand. They will praise you, help you in your troubles, listen to everything you say and trust you. When you hear them, you will think, "Ah! I wanted a friend like that!" Their behavior will seem so natural and friendly that you will easily trust them. You will share all the secrets of your life, all the weaknesses, all the dreams with them. Because, you thought of them as friends.

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But then suddenly one day or gradually their true form will come before you. Maybe you are in some problem, and at that very moment their real intention will become clear. You may see that they are taking advantage of your weakness to achieve their own interests. They are spreading the secrets you have told to others. They pretend to be happy with your success, but inside they are jealous. They are unable to see your good. They will always try to belittle you, break your confidence. Your being good may be a problem for them, they cannot tolerate your moving forward. Then you will understand, they did not come as a friend, they came as an enemy, wearing the mask of a friend.

This experience is very painful. Because, when a close person, whom you considered a friend, betrays you, your trust is broken. Your heart is broken so much that you are afraid to trust anyone again. You think, "What if it happens again?" This hurt is so deep that its scars remain for a long time. I myself have been in such a situation when I felt like I would never trust anyone again. But life does not stop.

What do we learn from facing such experiences? We learn to know people. You can learn, not by words, but by actions. Those who truly wish you well will be there for you in your troubles, give you honest advice, and will be happy from the bottom of your heart for your good. And those who only pretend to be friends will want you to do bad, look for your opportunities, and run away from your troubles or make the situation even more confusing.

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These experiences make our lives stronger. We may suffer temporarily, but these sufferings open our eyes. We become more careful, more mature. We learn to understand that not all relationships in life are equal. Some relationships are just toxic, which is better to stay away from. The importance of real friends increases, and we learn to protect ourselves from fake friends.

However, one thing must be remembered – it is not right to distrust all people from bad experiences. There are still good people in the world, there are true friends. Finding them is the real challenge. Let these bad experiences not harden our minds so much that we make the mistake of recognizing good people.

On this journey of life, we will see people of different colors. Some people will come as flowers, making life colorful. And some people may prick us like thorns, causing pain. But these thorns may teach us how to walk carefully. Learning to recognize enemies wearing the mask of friends is also a big lesson in life. Let us learn from those lessons, but let us not close our minds. Always keep the door of our hearts open for true friends.