Choices in Friendship

What are some qualities to look for in a friend?

• dishonesty, disloyalty, unkindness, poor communication, and a lack of humor

• unreliability, betrayal, rudeness, lack of communication, and a serious demeanor

• trustworthiness, loyalty, kindness, good communication, and a sense of humor

• deceitfulness, unfaithfulness, meanness, ineffective communication, and a lack of humor

Why is trust important in a friendship?

• Trust is not important in a friendship.

• Trust can lead to betrayal in a friendship.

• Friendship can thrive without trust.

• Trust is important in a friendship because it creates a sense of security, reliability, and openness between friends.

How can you build trust with a friend?

• Ignore their feelings and boundaries, lie to them, break promises, be unreliable, gossip about them, disrespect their boundaries, betray their trust

• Avoid communication, be unresponsive, show no empathy, be judgmental, violate their boundaries, share their secrets with others, be dishonest

• Be inconsistent, make empty promises, be untrustworthy, be self-centered, invade their privacy, be disrespectful, lack empathy

• Be honest, reliable, keep promises, listen actively, show empathy, respect boundaries, maintain confidentiality.

What does loyalty mean in a friendship?

• Being indifferent, unreliable, and uncommitted.

• Being disloyal, unsupportive, and untrustworthy.

• Being committed, supportive, and trustworthy.

• Being selfish, dishonest, and unfaithful.

How can you handle conflicts in a friendship?

• Blame the friend for the conflict and refuse to take any responsibility

• Ignore the conflict and hope it goes away

• Cut off all communication with the friend

• Communicate openly and honestly, listen, find a compromise, apologize and forgive, give space and time

Why is it important to communicate in a friendship?

• Communication is not important in a friendship.

• Friendship can thrive without communication.

• Communication helps build trust, resolve conflicts, and deepen the connection between friends.

• Communication can lead to misunderstandings and conflicts in a friendship.

What are some ways to resolve conflicts peacefully?

• Ignoring the conflict and hoping it will go away

• Blaming others and refusing to take responsibility

• Active listening, finding common ground, compromising, seeking mediation, and practicing empathy.

• Using physical force to resolve the conflict

Why is it important to respect your friend's boundaries?

• Respecting your friend's boundaries is important because it shows that you value their autonomy, privacy, and personal space.

• Respecting your friend's boundaries is not important because it can make them feel suffocated and controlled.

• Respecting your friend's boundaries is not important because it can lead to a lack of trust and understanding.

• Respecting your friend's boundaries is not important because it is unnecessary and can limit your freedom.

How can you show support and empathy to a friend?

• Ignore their feelings and change the subject

• Listen actively, offer words of encouragement, validate their feelings, and be there for them when they need someone to talk to.

• Tell them to get over it and move on

• Minimize their problems and tell them it's not a big deal

Why is it important to be honest with your friends?

• Being honest with your friends is not important because it can make them feel uncomfortable.

• Being honest with your friends is not important because it can damage your reputation.

• Being honest with your friends is not important because it can lead to conflict and arguments.

• Being honest with your friends is important because it builds trust, strengthens relationships, and promotes open communication.