Top 3 ways to pick good friends

As we go through life, our friends are often the ones who make the bad times a little better and the good times great. But, just like in our romantic relationships, it's important that you know how to pick partners who complement you.

Here are a few ways to know if your pals are true-blue or if they're not as nice as they seem.

1. Do they become jealous of your other friends? If your best friend is demanding of your time, or gets annoyed when you make plans with others, it could be a warning sign that they're insecure or emotionally needy.

2. Do they constantly ask for favors? Everybody wants friends they can rely on - whether you need a sympathetic ear after a breakup, a pal to watch The Notebook with, or someone to make you chicken soup when you're under the weather, favors are part of friendship. But, it shouldn't be a one-way street.

3. Does your friend judge or criticize you? Some find themselves forming friendships with those who are critical of their life choices. Though most friendships benefit from honesty, it's important that you feel nurtured - not attacked - by the friends in your life.

Ever let a friend get close, only to wonder if your trust was misplaced? Before calling it quits, consider consulting a psychic for an objective reading on your friends’s motivations and true personality. A psychic reading can reveal things about your friend – and you – that you never realized.