Are you a toxic friend?
Take this quiz to find out ✍️
Friendship should be all about trust, support, and good vibes 🫶 But sometimes, our actions can unintentionally hurt our friends. Take this quiz to see if you might be doing things that aren't the best in your friendships – you can note down your answers and score it up at the end ✍️
But remember: this is just a bit of fun, so don’t take this to heart – try to see it as a learning and growth opportunity if there are things you want to do better at 😊
1. Do you often give your friend a hard time about their choices?
a) 😣 Yeah, I often criticise what they do
b) 😅 Sometimes, I give them advice
c) 😊 No, I respect their choices
2. Do you make your friend feel guilty for not hanging out with you?
a) 😔 Yeah, I make them feel bad for not being around
b) 😕 Sometimes, but I don't mean to
c) 😄 No, I get they need their space
3. Are you genuinely happy when your friend does well?
a) 😡 Nah, I get jealous when they succeed
b) 😓 I try to be happy for them, but it's tough
c) 😁 Yeah, I love celebrating their wins
4. Do you spill your friend's secrets without asking them first?
a) 😬 Yeah, sometimes I tell others stuff they said
b) 😅 I mess up sometimes, but I feel bad
c) 😇 No, I respect their privacy
5. Do you mostly talk about yourself in your conversations?
a) 😒 Yeah, I like to talk about me a lot
b) 😐 Sometimes, but I'm trying to change
c) 😃 No, I'm a good listener
6. Do you criticise your friend's relationships or friendships?
a) 😤 Yeah, I don't hold back my disapproval
b) 😕 Sometimes, but I'm trying to be more supportive
c) 😊 No, I respect their choices
7. Do you try to control what your friend does?
a) 😈 Yeah, I like making them do what I want
b) 😥 Sometimes, but I know it's not right
c) 😇 No, I let them be their own boss
8. Do you make your friend feel small or not good enough?
a) 😠 Yeah, I criticise them and make them feel bad
b) 😔 Sometimes, but I feel bad about it
c) 😄 No, I'm there to lift them up
9. Have you ever let your friend down in a big way?
a) 😣 Yeah, I've broken their trust more than once
b) 😅 I've messed up, but I want to make things right
c) 😊 No, I value their trust and loyalty
10. Are you willing to apologise when you mess up?
a) 😡 Nah, I hardly ever say sorry
b) 😓 I say sorry, but it takes me a while
c) 😇 Yeah, I apologise and try to do better
Scoring:
Add up your points based on your answers…
- Give yourself 1 point for each "a" answer.
- Give yourself 2 points for each "b" answer.
- Give yourself 3 points for each "c" answer.
What your score means:
10-19 points: you might be doing some not-so-cool things in your friendships. It's good to think about how you can be a better friend – there’s some ideas on building on friendships in the luna app, plus some on how to support a friend
20-29 points: you know there's room for improvement in your friendships, and that's a good start. Keep working on being a better friend – there’s ideas in the luna app which might inspire you, for example a piece on love languages
30 points: you're already a solid, supportive friend. Keep being awesome and nurturing those positive friendships 😊
Remember, nobody's perfect, but recognising where you can improve your friendships is a big step toward being a better friend👌
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