Real vs Toxic Friends

Your friend swears at another classmate. They then blame you.

• Real Friend

• Toxic Friend

Your friend listens to you when you’re speaking.

Your friend encourages you to pretend to be sick, so you miss a team practice with them.

• Real Friend

• Toxic Friend

After a tough day at school, your friend notices you're upset and asks what's wrong. They listen attentively and offer comfort and advice.

• Real Friend

• Toxic Friend

You and your friend both love a certain video game. You often play together and discuss strategies.

Your friend only contacts you when they need something, like help with homework, but doesn't spend time with you otherwise.

• Toxic Friend

• Real Friend

Your friend often makes fun of your appearance or interests, even when you ask them to stop.

• Toxic Friend

• Real Friend

You and your friend sometimes disagree, but you manage to discuss things calmly and reach compromises.

• Real Friend

• Toxic Friend

You confide in your friend about a personal issue, and they keep your confidence and offer support.

You're going through a tough time, but when you try to talk to your friend about it, they change the subject or ignore you.

• Toxic Friend

• Real Friend