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We all know that bad friends exist but sometimes we overlook those not-so-great qualities because it’s hard to accept that someone we thought was a friend...isn't. However, you shouldn’t waste your time with bad friends especially when you could be hanging with the kind of people that treat you right. If you have one of the following seven girls in your squad, you might want to re-evaluate.

The green-eyed monster

A friend who wishes she was you more than she is happy for you is not someone you should associate with. Your friends shouldn’t be jealous and tear you down because you have a new cute boyfriend or got good grades, they should support you and congratulate you.

The frenemy

This is the kind of friend where when you get to school you’re not sure if she is going to stab you in the back or be super sweet. The frenemy is someone you may be kind of scared of but have a lot of fun with when she decides they want to be nice. No one should have to deal with the stress of guessing whether or not someone they are close to is going to be their friend or their enemy that day.

The gossip

If a friend can’t keep their lips zipped, then how could you possibly go to her for advice or to talk to her about something personal when afterwards all you do is worry about whether she is going to tell everyone or not. Or worse, if she tries and force you to spill just so she has something to gossip about, it’s time to find someone who can control their mouth.

The clinger

Everyone needs their space every once in a while. Friendships doesn’t mean you need to be talking to your friend 24/7 or be with her every free second of the day and it certainly doesn’t mean that your friend is right in being hurt if you can’t hang out. If you are being kept up at night because your phone is vibrating with texts, you may seriously need to reconsider whether your friend is worth all the time or effort they require.

The self-absorbed one

All the support you give your friend should be returned equally. You shouldn’t have to beg for attention from a friend if you give her all of yours *all* the time. If you find yourself listening to all her problems and never getting a word in to ask for help with yours, you may want to consider ditching the girl. Besides if she loves herself so much, all she needs is her own company.

The cheap chick

You shouldn’t have to break the bank for a friend. It’s perfectly fine to lend a friend money, but not if you are giving her cash every time you see her and she never pays you back. When someone tells you they will pay you back in full, they should deliver—otherwise, you’re getting scammed.

The flake

The complete opposite of a clingy friend would be the chronic canceler. This is the kind of friend that always agrees to plan and then cancels last second because she got a better offer or she just doesn't feel like hanging out. If a friend makes a commitment to hang out with you, it's rude of her to ditch you for someone else or stand you up because she'd rather watch Netflix. There is no such thing as an infinite number of rain checks.

Do any or your friends match one of these descriptions? Let us know below!

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by Maddie Smith | 11/9/2016