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Am I a Good Friend?

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Friendships color our lives and offer support when we need it most. Friendships can make us laugh, smile, and enjoy life to the fullest. And to create strong friendships, each of us needs to be a great friend ourselves!

Have you ever wondered whether you're a good friend to your inner circle? Answer these fun, scenario-based questions below, and we'll tell you everything you need to know. Click "Start Quiz" now!

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1. If your friend asks to borrow a pencil, do you give them one?
  1. Yes, always! Even if that means I don’t have a pencil for myself.
  2. Yeah, but only if I have a spare one.
  3. It depends on what sort of mood I’m in.
  4. No, never. They can get their own pencil!
2. Your BFF got hurt while playing a group game. Do you take them to the nurse or keep playing?
  1. Of course I go with them. Forget about tag, my friend needs my help!
  2. If my other friends are ok with me quitting then I’ll take them.
  3. Probably not, but it depends on how badly they’re hurt.
  4. No, they’re fine. Tag is more important!
3. Your BFF broke your trust, but 2 days later they apologized and explained everything. Do you forgive them?
  1. Of course. They’re my friend after all, and if they’re sorry, everything's good.
  2. I was really mad at the time, so I’ll have to think about it first.
  3. Probably not. They betrayed me after all!
  4. No! If they were my friend they'd never have crossed me in the first place.
4. How would your friends describe you:
  1. Honest, loyal, caring.
  2. Funny, kind, sweet.
  3. Shy, wary, honest.
  4. Temperamental, self-centered, brave.
5. You go to your friend’s house for a sleepover, but their parent’s strict rules make for a not-so-fun night...
  1. That’s fine by me! I'll listen to my BFF's parents' rules. I just feel grateful to spend time together.
  2. I’m kind of annoyed, but I follow the rules. I do say “I wish we could stay up later” to my friend though.
  3. I beg my friend to break the rules so we can have fun.
  4. I'm SO annoyed! I tell my friend this sleepover is boring. I might even ask my parents to pick me up.
6. Your BFF thinks you were flirting with their crush, and now they refuse to talk to you. What do you do?
  1. "Omg, I am SO sorry! That was so rude of me! I feel terrible—please forgive me!"
  2. "I'm, sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you, so I don’t think it’s a big deal. Let’s just move on."
  3. I’m annoyed that they got angry, so I ignore them too. Then I realize that that was wrong, so I apologize.
  4. "Bruh, get over it! Yeah, I talked to your crush, but is it the end of the world? I can’t even look at you anymore. Bye."
7. You and your friend are coloring. You pull the pink marker, but they say that they were going to use it. What do you say?
  1. "Omg, I’m SO sorry! Please forgive me! Here’s the pink, I’ll just use blue instead!"
  2. "Oh, um, I was going to use it first, but you can use it...as long as you don’t take too long."
  3. "Sorry but I was using it first, so you’ll have to wait until I’m done."
  4. "Excuse me? Are you for real? You literally saw me take out the marker first."
8. Your friend says your new outfit looks disgusting, but you love it. What's your reply?
  1. "Oh, that’s not nice. You’re usually more supportive. Is something wrong?"
  2. "Oh, I liked it at first, but I guess you’re right…"
  3. I don’t reply—I don’t talk to my friend for the rest of the day.
  4. "I wish I never became friends with you. You’re literally the most awful friend anyone could EVER have!"

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The 411 On Friendship

Friendship is crucial for your happiness, health, and overall life satisfaction. Our friends are our support system we lean on when we need it most, and for many people, they're like a second family. For example, did you know that friendships lead to lower stress, higher happiness, less loneliness, and even increased feelings of purpose? That's the power of friendships! But to foster a healthy friendship, we have to be great friends ourselves. In short, to be a good friend in close relationships, we have to:

  • Show friends respect
  • Be a good listener
  • Refrain from judgment
  • Foster a feeling of trust
  • Be dependable and supportive
  • Use humor to lighten life's load
  • Have honest, open communication

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