Are You Best Friends?

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Acquaintance. Friend. Bestie. When you’re friendly with someone, it’s totally valid and natural to want to put a label on your relationship. But just how close are you and your friend in question?

Hit “Start Quiz” to take a good look at where you and your friend stand—and what you can do to become even closer.

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Questions Overview

1. You just broke up with your partner. How does your friend find out?
  1. I call them immediately after it happens.
  2. I’ll shoot them a text the next morning.
  3. I’ll tell them about it next time I see them.
  4. They’ll find out when I change my relationship status online.
2. Do you feel like you can be yourself around them?
  1. Absolutely! I feel like the most authentic version of myself when I’m with them.
  2. Usually. It’s not that hard to keep it real with them.
  3. Sometimes. I don’t always feel like I can be myself around them, though.
  4. Not really. I put on a polite, overly friendly front when I’m around them.
3. How often do you chat with them?
  1. Every day! I just got a text from them, actually.
  2. Several times a week—we don’t talk every day.
  3. Occasionally. We don’t talk all that much.
  4. Rarely. We’ll sometimes interact on social media.
4. You’ve got a big crush on your co-worker. Are you spilling the beans to your friend?
  1. Bold of you to assume they don’t know already.
  2. For sure! I know I can trust them.
  3. I might, but I’m not completely sure.
  4. Probably not. We’re not super close, y’know?
5. You stayed up all night binging a new show instead of studying. What does your friend say?
  1. “Ooh, which one?! Tell me all about it!”
  2. “I can relate. I’ve definitely done that before!”
  3. “Oof. Hope you're able to catch up on sleep.”
  4. “Oh, that's cool. Anyway, I'm thinking of throwing a party next weekend.”
6. In any given conversation, who does most of the talking?
  1. We spend equal amounts of time talking and listening.
  2. Sometimes one of us talks a little bit more than the other.
  3. One of us definitely tends to take over the conversation.
  4. Our convos are hardly ever balanced.
7. How well does your friend know your family?
  1. They’re practically a part of my family at this point.
  2. They get along great!
  3. They don’t know each other that well.
  4. They don’t know each other at all.
8. You’ve just had a really bad day. Do you feel comfortable crying around them?
  1. Absolutely! They’re always my shoulder to cry on.
  2. Yeah, but I don’t cry around them super often.
  3. Not really—we aren’t that close.
  4. I don’t hang out with them enough to cry around them.
9. You just got a raise at work. How does your friend congratulate you?
  1. They give me a huge hug and take me out to dinner.
  2. They send me a long text expressing how proud they are.
  3. They shoot me a quick “Congratulations!” text.
  4. They like the announcement post I make on social media.
10. You and your friend got into an argument. How do you resolve things?
  1. We talk it out! There are no secrets between us.
  2. We might vent about it to another friend before talking things out.
  3. We give vague apologies and consider things settled.
  4. We don’t spend enough time together to get into fights.
11. Your friend wants to hit the club, but you aren’t really in the mood. How does your friend react?
  1. “That’s totally fine! What would you like to do instead?”
  2. “Oh, dang. Would you be interested in going next week?”
  3. “Do you mind if I go anyways? It’ll be a lot of fun!”
  4. “I’m still gonna go out. I’ll see you around!”
12. You make plans with your friend to hang out this weekend. Are they late to the meet-up?
  1. Nope! They arrive right on time.
  2. They’re 10 minutes late, but they have a good excuse.
  3. They sometimes cancel at the last minute.
  4. I’m not sure—we don’t hang out enough for me to say.
13. How do you feel about yourself when you are around your friend?
  1. I feel like I get a boost in how I feel about myself when I'm around them.
  2. I feel fine about myself when I'm around them.
  3. I sometimes feel slightly worse about myself when I'm around them.
  4. I feel like my self-esteem is a lot lower when I'm around them.
14. How do you feel when you are with your friend?
  1. I feel very excited to be around them.
  2. I feel very content and relaxed.
  3. I feel neutral.
  4. I feel down when I’m around them.
15. Do you and your friend share the same values?
  1. Very much so.
  2. For the most part.
  3. Somewhat, but not completely.
  4. Absolutely not.

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The ABCs of Friendship

Whether you’re friendly acquaintances or besties, what matters most is having a relationship rooted in support, love, and respect. The healthier your friendship is, the closer and more long-lasting your relationship will be for years to come.

Signs of a Healthy Friendship

  • You feel uplifted when you’re around them. Whether it’s a sleepover, a casual hangout, or just a phone call, you feel happy and recharged whenever you spend any amount of time with them.
  • You both spend equal amounts of time sharing and listening. Neither of you monopolizes the conversation—instead, you each take time to share, listen, and react to each other.
  • You feel comfortable being yourself when you’re with them. You never feel like you have to change your interests, values, or personality when you spend time together.
  • You respect and trust each other completely. You feel comfortable being vulnerable around each other, and you know that your secrets are safe with one another.
  • You’re there for one another unconditionally. Your love and support for one another is unwavering, and you know you’ll always have each other’s back.

Friendship-Strengthening Tips

  • Offer a listening ear when they’re struggling. Don’t automatically assume that your friend is looking for advice when they’re going through a rough time. Instead, take time to listen as they vent and share how they’re feeling. You can always offer advice later if they ask for it.
  • Check in with them regularly. A quick text, call, or social media DM can help you stay plugged in and up-to-date with your friend’s life. Even if your chat isn’t super long, a quick “How are you?” or “Any big plans for the week?” can go a long way.
  • Share how much you care about them. Whenever the moment feels right, say something like: “I’m so grateful to have you as a friend. You bring so much joy and happiness to my life, and I always love spending time with you.”
  • Ask what you can do to help if they’re going through a tough time. Don’t worry about saying the “right” thing when your friend is struggling. Instead, just ask “How can I help?” or “Is there anything I can do?” Even if your friend doesn’t need help, they’ll be grateful for the offer of support.
  • Be honest but nonjudgmental. A true friend isn’t afraid to tell it like it is—but not at the expense of the other person’s feelings. If you disagree with a friend’s idea or decision, let them know politely, tactfully, and respectfully.

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