I know in life one must experience things in order to learn.

First is a frenemy which from your context did justice to every part. I think this frenemy always arise from envy, jealousy, competition, and trying to outclassed the other. Unlike a true friend who is more supportive and mutual in thoughts.

It's good you learn your lessons from those advice they do give and can now determine what to do with them or how to rapport with them if In case you still insist keeping them around you.

Good luck