Maybe Mary, Joy, Ralph, and Mike just don’t know. Maybe they don’t realize what it means to have real friendships—the kind where nobody is in competition, and everyone is leveling up together. Let’s break it down.

Is Mary Really Joy’s Friend? 🤨💰

Picture this: Mary’s got a six-figure job, living the luxury life, while Joy is making $25K a year and paying $1,000 in rent. But Mary keeps dragging Joy to bougie clubs and fancy restaurants. Why? 🤔

Is Mary paying for everything, or is she just trying to flex? If she truly cared about Joy, she wouldn’t just bring her into expensive spaces—she’d be teaching her how to get there herself. A real friend would be saying, “Let’s hit up the library and learn about financial independence.” They’d be meal-prepping together instead of wasting money on overpriced brunches. That’s what support looks like.

And maybe Mary doesn’t even realize she’s feeding her own ego by keeping Joy around. Maybe Joy doesn’t realize she’s hanging with Mary just because she wants what Mary has. 🤯

But here’s the thing: Joy has a responsibility too. She needs to choose friends who inspire her, not just ones who let her tag along. A real friend lifts you up, encourages you, and shares what they know—so one day, you can do the same for someone else.

Mike & Ralph: Where’s the Balance? 🏋🏽‍♂️💻

Now, let’s talk about Mike and Ralph.

Mike had a growth spurt, hit the gym, got athletic, and suddenly—he’s that guy. Buff, popular, a total ladies’ man. Ralph? He took a different path. He’s smart, a natural at science and computers.

Mike’s always taking Ralph shopping for fresh fits, but why? To put him on game? Or to use Ralph as a background character while he flexes? 🤔

If Mike was a real friend, he wouldn’t just take Ralph shopping—he’d be taking him to the gym, teaching him the workouts that got him in shape. And if Ralph was thinking smart, he’d be showing Mike how to use technology to improve his game. Training apps, data tracking, even planning for life after sports.

💡 Lesson? These two could be learning from each other instead of just playing their roles in each other’s lives. True friendship is about mutual growth, not just showing off.

Real Talk: Choose Your Circle Wisely 🔥🤝

So let’s keep it 💯—real friendships aren’t about flexing or being someone’s charity case. They’re about growth. If you feel like someone is keeping you around because you make them look better, trust your gut. 🚩 And if you’re the one surrounding yourself with people just because you want what they have—check yourself.

✅ Choose friends who teach you.
✅ Choose friends who challenge you.
✅ Choose friends who grow with you.

Because at the end of the day, true friendship isn’t about competition—it’s about elevation. 🚀💯