Ever wondered if your “ride or die” squad is actually riding with you or just hitching a free ride on your back? Spoiler alert: some of them are sipping your energy like it’s a Starbucks Frappuccino.

Let me break it down for you. You’re out there, fighting life’s battles — stress, bills, Monday mornings — and you’ve got this one friend who’s like, “I’m here for you!” Sounds sweet, right? But wait, are they here for you or here to suck the life out of you like a mosquito at a BBQ?

These are the “energy drinkers.” They stay by your side, sure, but not to help — they’re just soaking up your good vibes and making you look like the bad guy in the process. They’re like those free samples at the mall — nice at first, but eventually, you realize they’re just taking without giving back.

Then, there are the “energy savers.” You know, the real ones. These are the people who not only stay with you but stand with you. When life throws a curveball, they don’t duck — they grab a bat and swing with you. They’re the ones who’ll help you fix the mess, even if it means getting their hands dirty. But what do we do? Do we appreciate them? Nope! We chase after the energy drinkers, valuing their fake support while ignoring the real MVPs.

And that’s the tragedy, isn’t it? The ones who truly care — the ones who stay in the storm and fight by your side — we leave them behind. We take their quiet strength for granted while running after the ones who never even cared to stand. So maybe it’s time to look around. Find your energy savers. Hug them, thank them, and never let them go. Because someday, when you’re out of energy, you’ll realize it’s them who kept you alive all along.