Reality Bites: A Humorous and Honest Look at Life in the 21st Century

Poisonous Soulmates

**Chapter 2**

We all need friends. Friends who are like the sun, who brighten our days and warm our hearts. Friends who are like the moon, who light our nights and soothe our souls. Friends who are like the stars, who guide our way and dazzle our eyes, who loved us for who we are.

But not all friends are like that. Some friends are like the snake in the grass.

The friend who slithers into your life and coils around you. The friend who hisses sweet words into your ears and flicks their tongue on your skin. The friend who looks harmless and innocent, but hides venomous fangs.

The friend who envies your success or happiness, and tries to bring you down. The friend who spreads rumors or gossip about you, and tarnishes your reputation. The friend who betrays your trust or secrets, and hurts your feelings.

The friend who agrees with everything you say, but has no respect for your opinions. The friend who follows you like a sheep, but has no identity of their own. The friend who changes their colors according to their mood, and abandons you when you need them.

The friend who appears when you are in trouble, and offers to help you. The friend who promises to support you, and gives you false hope. The friend who disappears when things get tough, and leaves you alone.

The friend who drains your energy, your happiness, your confidence, your self-esteem. The friend who makes you doubt yourself, your abilities, your worth. The friend who makes you feel guilty, ashamed, or angry. The friend who makes you unhappy.

The snake in the grass is not a real friend. They are a parasite.

How do we deal with the snake in the grass?

We can't find real friends that easily, but we can avoid the snake in the grass.

We can recognize the signs of a snake in the grass , such as:

- They are jealous of your success or happiness
- They are negative or pessimistic about everything
- They are manipulative or controlling
- They are dishonest or disloyal
- They are selfish or demanding
- They are judgmental or critical
- They are abusive or violent

We can confront them and tell them how we feel , such as:

- We can express our feelings and expectations clearly and calmly
- We can use "I" statements instead of "you" statements to avoid blaming or accusing
- We can give specific examples of their behavior and how it affects us
- We can listen to their side of the story and try to understand their point of view
- We can suggest ways to improve the relationship and set boundaries

We can distance ourselves from them and end the relationship , such as:

- We can reduce the frequency and intensity of contact with them
- We can avoid situations or places where they might be present
- We can say "no" to their requests or demands
- We can block or delete them from our phone or social media
- We can focus on ourselves and our goals

We can find new friends and build healthy relationships , such as:

- We can join groups or activities that interest us and meet new people
- We can be friendly and approachable and start conversations with others
- We can be open and honest and share our thoughts and feelings with others
- We can be supportive and respectful and show interest and appreciation for others
- We can be positive and optimistic and have fun with others

We deserve to have real friends. Friends who are like the sun, the moon, and the stars. Friends who love us, respect us, inspire us, make us happy.

Friends who are not snakes in the grass.

This is reality.

And it doesn't suck.

This is opinion of world, but I think every individual one you meet in life is actually Snake is the grass.
Trust me
No matter how much they love you, Once you become better than them, the same friend who could have given his life for you, can take your life today.
In life, we always have to learn to walk alone, no one is yours. What only matter is this cruel world is POWER.