Recognizing a real friend is something that is often very hard to do. When you have people around that seem to support you in your endeavors you have to be willing to ask yourself the tough questions about these friends and really honestly assess the answers to these questions about each friend.

Do your friends support you in what you do? Do they show up to encourage you at functions, do they help out where they can, and get out of the way of your dreams when they can't?

Are your friends really there for you? If you have ever really wondered if a friend is going to be there for you when times are tough, take note to see how they react when even the smallest bits of adversity come your way. If a person isn't a plus in your life when you face smaller challenges, chances are they won't be there for you when you face bigger challenges that will help promote you to achieve your dreams.