Often, when we think of a bully, we think about that big brute who pushes people around in the playground or that internet troll who spouts nastiness on social media.

But the truth is, sometimes this kind of behaviour can be so subtle that you don’t see it happening before your very eyes. Thanks Girlfriend Magazine for sharing our tips on how to show a real friend from a fake friend.

True friends are those who:

• help each other
• write each other encouraging messages
• show kindness
• see you
• believe what you say
• sit with you and stand by you

Real the whole article here.