[header] How to identify a false friend [title] Question whether your friend constantly disappoints you. [step] False friends may frequently lie, break promises, or pull disappearing acts when you need them most. Reflect on the friendship over the past several weeks or months. 
Has this friend regularly let you down in some way? If so, you may be dealing with a fake friend. [substeps] If your friend is constantly disappointing you, you'll have to decide which is the best option-to lower your expectations of the friendship or let them go completely.