Hello, dear readers! Today I want to share with you a piece of wisdom that I learned the hard way: an open enemy is better than a hollow friend.

You might be wondering what I mean by that. Well, let me tell you a story. A few months ago, I met a new person at work who seemed very nice and friendly. We had a lot in common and we started hanging out after work. I thought I had found a new best friend.

But soon I realized that this person was not what they appeared to be. They started talking behind my back, spreading rumors and lies about me. They also tried to sabotage my work and make me look bad in front of our boss. They were jealous of me and wanted to bring me down.

I was shocked and hurt by their betrayal. I felt like I had been stabbed in the back by someone I trusted. I wished they had been honest with me from the start and told me they didn't like me. At least then I would have known where I stood and avoided them.

That's when I realized that an open enemy is better than a hollow friend. An open enemy is someone who openly opposes you and makes their intentions clear. You know who they are and what they want. You can prepare yourself and defend yourself against them.

A hollow friend is someone who pretends to be your friend but secretly hates you and works against you. You don't know who they are and what they want. You can't prepare yourself or defend yourself against them. They can hurt you more than an open enemy.

So, my advice to you is: be careful who you trust and who you call your friend. Don't be fooled by appearances or sweet words. Look for actions and consistency. And remember: an open enemy is better than a hollow friend.