Fake people. They’re everywhere. In your life, on the edges of it, passing through briefly—until you realize what they are. The ones who come on strong, showering you with attention, messages, promises… and then vanish when they’ve taken what they wanted. The ones who assure you they’ll help, they’ll follow up, they’ll “be in touch”—and then? Silence. And let’s not forget the contractors and business contacts who seem earnest, tell you exactly what you want to hear, and then simply… don’t deliver.
It’s a strange breed, the fake person. Some are outright manipulators, extracting what they can from you before disappearing. Others aren’t necessarily malicious—just flaky, unreliable, and wrapped up in their own little worlds where you’re only important for a moment, until something shinier comes along. Social media has only made this more obvious. Fake heroes with fake followers, generating fake engagement. And for what?
Maybe we need fake people to remind us who the real ones are. Maybe they serve as contrast—like cheap costume jewelry making real gold shine brighter. There are still genuine people, though they’re rare. Not necessarily the kind who will move mountains for you, but at least the ones who are consistently pleasant, reliable, and capable of keeping their word. Those are the ones worth keeping close.
If you’re looking for unwavering loyalty, maybe you’re better off getting a dog. Or a cat, if you don’t mind occasional indifference. At least they’re honest about who they are.
So what’s the solution? Nothing, really. Just recognize it for what it is. Some people are fake, and there’s not much you can do about it—except laugh, maybe, at how absurd it all is. Fake friends, fake heroes, fake promises. The best you can do is find those rare, real connections and hold onto them. They might be few, but they make all the difference.
