How to be a good friend

What is one reason the speaker gives for why people struggle with friendship?

• They do not value friendships.

• They do not have a clear idea of what a good friend is like.

• They are too busy with work.

• They are afraid of getting hurt.

According to the speaker, what does an ideal friend do with their vulnerabilities?

• Hides them from others.

• Uses them to manipulate.

• Shares them to show trust.

• Ignores them completely.

How does the ideal friend react to our weaknesses?

• They judge us harshly.

• They are indifferent.

• They assume we are imperfect like them.

• They try to change us.

What role does reaffirmation play in friendship according to the speaker?

• It is unnecessary.

• It helps friends lose perspective.

• It helps friends face difficulties.

• It creates more problems.

How does a true friend help in self-understanding?

• They tell us what to think.

• They listen to us and help us articulate our thoughts.

• They ignore our feelings.

• They criticize our opinions.

What does the speaker imply about how friends perceive our deficiencies?

• Friends are blind to them.

• Friends see them as endearing.

• Friends feel annoyed by them.

• Friends only focus on the negative.

According to the speaker, what is a common misconception about true friends?

• They must always be available.

• They must have similar interests.

• They must be physically present all the time.

• They must be older than us.

What is the purpose of the 'confession game' mentioned in the video?

• Create competition among friends.

• Facilitate more honest conversations.

• Teach about friendship.

• Entertain without depth.

How does the ideal friend help deal with self-pity?

• Encourages us to stay in it.

• Makes us laugh at ourselves.

• Ignores our feelings.

• Criticizes us for feeling this way.

What does the speaker suggest about the internalization of a friend's characteristics?

• We forget them over time.

• They become part of us.

• They are only relevant at the moment.

• They are less important than our own traits.