Focusing on the Sincere-Hearted in a world filled with Hypocrities

I once know a lady...hmmm not sure if i should even call her a friend. I regarded her as my friend but she has everything against me for no rhyme or reason. She seems to be always trying hard to gain attention from everyone in everything that she does. I believe she is probably seeking affirmation and popularity becos of her dissatisfaction and unhappiness in life deep down. I guess so because of the responsibility she has to take up at home, with her father down with cancer and all. I tried to be nice and understanding to her but she just appears to be nice to me superficially. Recently, i found out she has been gossiping behind my back. My first impression? Well...i think she is really very free and very shallow to be making those comments. Also, i wish she could think about the statement "Do unto others what you want others to do unto you". She will be in my prayers - for peace in her heart in everything that she says and does.

Then there is these 2 other friends i know. They have once been close to me, sharing my joy, my sorrows...we've had our nice chats and fun times...but recently i found out that they have been also gossiping behind my back....Aren't these people hypocrities?

Having said that, i am glad i still have many good friends and a suportive family who have stood by me all these years. They were there to comfort me when i was down, help me in times of need and were there to share my joy during happy times. Indeed, time can make one tell if a friend is true or not. I've learnt that i shouldn't waste time on hypocritical and superficial people, but to treasure those genuine and sincere friends around me.