 Number four, backhanded compliments. Does your so-called friend often give you snide remarks and backhanded compliments or send you mixed signals with their passive aggressiveness? Only to insist that nothing is wrong, behaviors like this indicate that there might be some lingering resentment between you and your friend. And we all know that nothing ruins a friendship faster than holding onto past crudges and refusing to ever talk about it. According to a study by Dickies White and Van Tigum, they might also be more irritable around you. And want to spend less time with you for this very reason. Number five, self-absorbed conversations. If there's someone in particular you want to know secretly dislikes you, think back to your last few conversations with them. What do you usually talk about? If the answer is usually them and what's going on in their lives, then it's probably safe to assume that this person dislikes you. Why? Well, according to communication expert Amin Moravian, who published a study in 2017 titled, Communication Without Words, unsighted and self-absorbed conversations signal that this person doesn't actually like you as a person, but rather the attention you pay to them. Number six, social exclusion. Have you ever found out that your friends got together and went somewhere without you or that they threw a party and forgot to invite you? No matter how good their excuses might seem, if it keeps happening again and again, then it's intentional social exclusion. And according to a study by Kellen Rutland and Jampol, when someone socially excludes you, it means that they either dislike you, don't really consider you a friend, or are friends with someone who dislikes you. Number seven, missed calls or left on red. Last, but certainly not the least, if you wanna know how someone really feels about you, check your phone history with them. How many missed calls did they never return? How many times did they leave you on red or delivered? According to researchers Yapp Francisco and Gopiz, who published a study in 2021 titled, From Best Friends to Silent Ends, exploring the concepts of ghosting and non-romantic relationships. And this day and age of constant connectivity has really no excusing this kind of behavior anymore. Sure, they might just need their space or might be feeling socially drained at times, but when it's just you that they seem to ghost, then it means they've either already lost interest or never had it in the first place. So do you relate to any of the things we've mentioned here? Did going through these signs bring to mind anyone in particular? They say that ignorance is bliss, and it might feel that way if having your eyes open to these signs hurt you, but trust us, it's always better to know who your true friends really are. And if there's someone in your life right now that secretly dislikes, is only pretending to be your friend or harboring ill feelings towards you, then you're better off distancing yourself from these people and not forcing them to like you. Know your own worth, nurture the positive relationships in your life, and let go of the things you can't control, like how someone feels about you. If you think there are some signs we missed, let us know in the comments below. What do you think is the best way to tell if someone dislikes us?