My bestie sent a video of Joyce Meyer some days ago, in which she said that some people believe that people will never hurt them.

And when they have this absolute trust in some people, God makes it a point to arrange for them to be hurt, to show them that only God can be trusted.

She sent the video to me because she knows me and my blind trust in people.

I like to see the good in everyone, give them the benefit of the doubt, and trust that they have good intentions.

But unfortunately, not everyone has the same mindset and heart as I do.

After watching the video, I thought about the types of people we should never fully trust.

Not everyone has our best interests at heart.

Trust is delicate, like a glass vase.

It is precious and beautiful, but once broken, it is nearly impossible to fix.

Yet, in life, we often hand it out like candy, thinking, “Surely they won’t hurt me.”

Trusting the wrong person can turn your world upside down.

Here’s a list of people you should never trust, no matter how convincing they seem.

Types of People You Should Never Trust

1. The Sweet Talker

There’s nothing wrong in learning how to charm people.

After all, it’s a great skill to have in your personal and professional life.

In fact, some nights ago, I told my husband he needed to learn the art of charm.

”I want to be charmed by your words,” I said.

I told him this quality is why women fall in love with ”bad boys.” Hahaha.

Before you get offended and click away from this article, hear me out.

I don’t mean manipulation or deception.

I mean genuine, honest-to-goodness charm.

Charm is about making people feel good in your presence—having an infectious smile and a warm personality.

But some people use charm as a tool to get what they want, often at the expense of others.

They’ll shower you with compliments and make you feel like the most important person in the world, but behind your back, they’re probably plotting their own agenda.

They’re the ones who’ll tell you exactly what you want to hear to make you feel good—whether it’s true or not.

They know how to charm and flatter their way into your good graces, but it’s all a facade to get what they want.

They use their charm to manipulate your emotions or distract you from their true intentions.

You should never trust people who are too sweet and have nothing but praise for you all the time, especially those who are close to you.

No matter how awesome you are, you are not perfect, and someone who pretends you are is not genuine.

People who truly love you will tell you the truth even if you don’t want to hear it.

2. The Gossip

We all know a gossip or two—the ones who always seem to have the latest scoop on everyone’s lives.

If they’re eager to tell you all the juicy details about someone else, believe me, they’re just as quick to spill your secrets to the next ear that’ll listen.

When you confide in them, your secrets become tomorrow’s tea for someone else.

They’re like walking, talking newspapers with breaking news on everyone’s lives – don’t be tomorrow’s headline.

A trustworthy person will hold your confidence without turning it into entertainment.

That’s why I don’t trust people who talk too much about others; I prefer spending time with someone who’d rather talk about ideas or experiences than people’s personal lives.

3. The Drama Magnet

The older I get, the less energy I have for drama.

Not that I ever had energy for drama anyway.

I love my peace and tranquility.

But some people feed on drama and can’t seem to function without it.

They love stirring the pot and creating conflict wherever they go – it’s like oxygen for them.

Don’t be mistaken; they’re not just a lot of noise—they know how to manipulate emotions.

They’ll create chaos or spin situations in their favor to get attention or sympathy from others.

These people may be fun to have around occasionally, but do you want someone who creates unnecessary drama in your life?

Not me – I’m allergic to drama.

4. The Unreliable Promise-Keeper

Only God is the ”waymaker, miracle worker, promise keeper, and light in the darkness.”

No man can play God.

It’s only God that can never fail, but humans?

We are bound to fail and disappoint others—we’re not perfect.

But some people make a habit of it; they always promise big but deliver small.

They’ll say what you want to hear, make commitments, and then drop the ball when it’s time to follow through.

It’s not that they’re being intentionally deceitful—they may genuinely believe they can do what they promise—but their track record shows otherwise.

I’m talking about those friends who never show up for events, colleagues who don’t keep their word on work deadlines, or partners who constantly break promises.

A person’s actions speak louder than words—never trust someone who consistently fails to keep their promises.

I won’t.

5. The Chronic Critic

I know someone who always sees everything wrong in other people’s homes, jobs, styles, etc.

She’ll criticize your home decoration, how you dress, or even how you speak – nothing is ever good enough for her.

At first, I thought she was just being opinionated, but then I noticed she never had anything nice to say about anyone.

It’s like she thrives on putting other people down to make herself feel superior, so I don’t bring her into my space or tell her things.

These types of people are always ready with a snide remark or negative feedback.

Never trust someone who constantly criticizes and belittles others.

They may have their insecurities that they project onto others and bring negativity into your life.

6. The Envious Friend

As much as we want to believe that our friends will always support us and be happy for our successes, unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

There are those friends who, deep down, secretly envy our achievements and can’t help but bring us down with their constant comparisons and jealousy.

They may make backhanded compliments or downplay your accomplishments to make themselves feel better.

Those ones are even better.

You know the worst comes?

The ones who are secretly envious of you.

They may pretend to be supportive and happy for you, but deep down, they can’t stand it when you succeed.

I’ve had my share of envious friends, and I tell you, they are worse than the devil!

Envious friends can harm you.

I mean, literally, harm you.

No matter how a friend tries to hide their envy, you’ll always sense it somehow.

It may be through their body language, tone of voice, or even how they react to your success.

Vibes/energy don’t lie.

If you are sensitive enough, you’ll pick up on their negative vibes and feel drained after spending time with them.

I get that it’s natural to compare ourselves to others.

I mean, we all have that one friend who seems to have it all—the good looks, successful career, happy relationship—and we can’t help but feel a little jealous.

But when that comparison turns into resentment toward our friends, it becomes toxic, and you shouldn’t trust a friend who can’t control their envious feelings.

7. The Overly Competitive Friend

This is similar to the envious friends, but it deserves its category because an envious friend may not necessarily be competitive.

Competition in small doses is healthy.

It pushes us to grow, achieve, and reach for bigger goals.

But when a friend turns everything into a contest, it stops being fun and becomes sus.

You get a promotion, and instead of celebrating with you, they say, “That’s great! But did I tell you I’m also being considered for a bigger role?”

You mention a new fitness goal, and they respond, “That’s cute. I’m actually training for a marathon.”

Hello love.

This isn’t about you!

Focus.

But they can’t because their focus isn’t on supporting you; it’s on proving they’re somehow ahead of you.

The problem with competitive friends is that they often disguise their rivalry as encouragement or playful banter, so you do not know they are competing with you.

They see your wins as a threat to their self-worth.

If a friend constantly tries to outshine you, they’re not in your corner but trying to stay ahead of you.

Know this and know peace.

8. The Too-Fast Friend

Believe me, one of my prayers these days is that God brings loyal and quality friends into my and my children’s lives.

Even the Bible says, ”There’s a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” (Proverbs 18:24)

However, some people come into our lives at the right time but for the wrong reasons.

One of those types is the too-fast friend – who tries to become your best friend overnight and may even pressure you to spend all your free time with them.

You meet them, and within days, they’re calling you their bestie and sharing their life story, expecting you to do the same without earning your trust first.

At first, it feels amazing.

I mean, who doesn’t love instant connection?

But genuine relationships take time, and those that develop too fast often have hidden agendas.

They might be looking for something specific—access to your network, a favor, or just a drama partner.

Let trust build gradually; the good ones will wait.

Trust your instincts, and don’t feel pressured to rush into a friendship before you’re ready.

9. The Liars

”Hurt me with the truth, but never comfort me with a lie.”

We’ve all told a white lie here and there; it’s human nature.

But some people lie more often than they tell the truth.

They are chronic liars.

Jesus!

I just remembered someone who used to be my friend.

She was a friend for five years, but I had to cut her off.

She would constantly lie about everything, even things she didn’t need to lie about.

Trying to keep up with her lies became exhausting, and I couldn’t trust anything she said.

Eventually, the friendship ended because I couldn’t stand being lied to anymore.

You should never trust chronic liars.

At first, their lies might seem harmless.

Maybe they exaggerate a story to make it more entertaining or tell little fibs like, “I’m on my way,” when they haven’t even left their house.

You brush it off, thinking, “It’s not a big deal; everyone does it sometimes.”

Well, when lying becomes a habit, it’s a problem.

Imagine confiding in someone who lies constantly.

How can you trust their advice or believe they’ll keep your secrets?

The worst part is that liars are often skilled at making excuses.

When caught, they might say, “I lied because I didn’t want to hurt you,” or “It was just a little white lie—it’s not a big deal!” Don’t fall for it.

If someone can’t be honest about small things, how can you trust them with bigger things?

You shouldn’t trust these nine types of people if you love yourself.