They make you feel guilty when you don’t spend time with them. “I never see you anymore. Why aren’t you ever in my life?” “How come we never hang out? It sucks to feel like you don’t like me.” They break their promises, or make promises you know they can’t keep. “That party sounds amazing! I’ll totally plan it with you! I can bring games and chips and I’ll invite all my friends from school, it’ll be so fun!” “Ugh, I’m so sorry I couldn’t make it, something came up at the last minute… Next time, I promise!” They expect you to cater to their needs over your own. “I know you have that big tournament tomorrow, but I’m totally gonna fail this test if you don’t come up help me study. Please?” “I know you’re at that big family dinner, but could you maybe leave early? It’s my dance recital tonight and you have to be there.” They make things all about them. “You got a 90% on the test? I mean, that’s good! I got a 95%.” “That’s cool you got that award. I wanted that one, but then I heard that this one’s more important anyways, so...” They’re passive-aggressive. “That’s cool you got a B- on the quiz, that’s really good for you!” “Your essay was really good, who edited it for you?” They gossip about other people frequently. “She acts like she’s so happy, but I heard her boyfriend just broke up with her.” “I heard he’s never even held hands with a girl…” They use you for their own means whenever they can. “You’re so good at math, I’m so jealous! Any chance you’d be willing to help me out?” “Thanks for inviting me over! I heard your mom works at a record company...any chance she’s around? I’ve always wanted to work in the music industry.”