A real friend is one who is always there for you. One who is ready to help you and be with you no matter what you are going through. Although they say friends can be anyone who is there to wipe your tears, hold your hand in hard times, or just being there when you don't want to be alone, but I tend to disagree. It only takes someone special to be a friend.

I talked to quite a number of people about their best friends and shockingly, most of them neither trust nor value friendship. Hypocritical, pretenders and competition were among the reasons why they don't have or keep close friends.

Well, below are the five types of friends we all need to avoid

1. The parasites

These are the type of friends who are always there to misuse you. They will borrow money or your stuff but never return it back. Some even come to your house, take your clothes without permission and never return them.

2. Drama queens/kings

You will always end up in trouble anytime you are hanging out with them. They will cause drama in public places, e.g., entertainment joints especially after getting drunk and in most cases, you will end up spending nights behind the bars trying to save them.

3. Selfish

All they need is for you to help them. When you need their help, they are never anywhere to be found. You should avoid such friends like the plague.

4. Those who force you to go to extreme lengths

These type of friends will always force you to go to great trouble to do what pleases them. Having pals who are spendthrifts can get you in trouble. They will always force you to do what they want including spending all your savings just to make them happy.

5. Competitor

The copycats". They will do anything you doing just to make sure you are on the same level or they are above you. Competition is good but amongst friends, it can lead to enmity.