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Are you a good friend? What was your result in the quiz?
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All of my answers are A's,so I'm a good friend
I got 2 a´s and 2 b´s so I guess I am actually a good friend :)
The quiz said I am a great friend, but I shouldn't let my friends take an advantage of me. That's because I can't say "no'' to people but I would really like to.
I think I am a good friend, but it is better to ask my friends.
I think I'm a good friend, but you know, we sometimes need a kittenish time with a friend just to talk a lot of nonsense, enjoying each other's reactions.
The other day, I was to fool around with my friend like usual, ⊂( ･∀･) 彡 =͟͟͞͞ ⌧
but there was an absence of response------(๑•́ω•̀). I thought he might be busy for studying or something important, which is okay, but soon I was told by a classmate that they were together for a travel on that day (๑°⌓°๑)! I somewhat felt a friendship in the distance, not in need... (இдஇ; ) "Would you always be there when your friends need you?"
Sorry to hear that.... but, I'm afraid that you're under the wrong impression that you are friends, I'm saying this for you. Maybe your friend see you as a convenient person or a surface-level friend to excape something else, I don't know. How much do you know about your friend by the way? If there is something your friend wants to stay in the closet, ken, you can't ask your friend to be with you. You might want to get out before you get too involved! Good luck!
Hi Ken
Sorry to hear that. I feel ya! Been there, done that.
The point is that you just wanted to hear a word from your friend in the first place, not from someone who is a bombastic "spokesman"...! You must have felt left out, right?
If you are good friends, why don't you tell your friend how you feel? Don't be traumatized in silence! ;)
And...about your question: "Would you always be there when your friends need you?"
Well, if there's any chance of missing the timing, I'll try to catch up on it and explain (if necessary) to avoid a misunderstanding!
I hope you can build up a good friendship! ;)
Elsa
It is hard to be always around but I'll try my best to be around.
i'm really good friend but sometimes i choose bad decisions
I think now that I have finished the quiz and looked at the results... None of them looked positive on me. Like for example - When you are a good friend and you choose 'Mostly Cs', they will say "...but don't let your friends take advantage of you."
You see, a friend does not always have to act 'kind and helpful' to the person. Sometimes, to be a good friend you just have to go over that 'fence and say NO!'. I mean, there ARE A LOT of people out there who have messed up their lives because of friends that always say "Why not?" or "Umm... Okay!". Take this into consideration and have a healthy relationship with your friends.
Hey D4niel,
Sounds awesome! You say a good thing!
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I don't know if I'm a good frined of not.
Sometimes I think I'm not a good friend, cuz I'm sort of a maverick...
I'm a really good friend lmao
love'it :)
According to the quiz result, I'm a good friend. Even though, 4 questions aren't enough to judge a friend.
Yup, it's quite true!!! ✌
I don´t think that I am an excellent friend, but I know that I am a good friend.
According to quiz result, I'm a bad friend.But just to be a good friend, why should I bother wasting my time going there and taking him/her to my house.Isn't it better to pay for his/her taxi ride rather than picking him up from there. Besides, How can someone help his friend meet and spend more time with their beloved one?
i agree about the love thing, i am not going to ruin my life for THAT, but, on the other hand, you should help your friend with that, why would you bother? not meaning to be mean but what is good in that?
I thought I was a best friend for my friends . But the result shows I am a pretty good friend but not reliable in real emergency. I need to try hard to be a good fri.
I think I'm a pretty good friend. But my biggest problem is that, I can never, ever find a good friend for myself. And even if I do, they just simply leave me for some reason. And some of my closest friends are busy talking to their 'new' friends. But I think I can't just change myself for the sake of friendship, can I?
By the way, about your big problem, I think your friends will not simply leave you without reasons. As you're such a charming person, they may sometimes feel unappreciated by your unconscious actions, such as secretiveness and neglecting. How about imaging yourself in your close friend's shoes sometimes??
Hi Elsa007!
I have considered the point in your comment, and as far as I know, I'm a bad person for secrets. There's nothing I just can't keep inside me. I always share it with my close friends. And since I have just three close friends, I don't think I neglect them. I talk with them equally. In fact, it's them who neglect me. I feel lonely for this very reason at all times. I think the reason friends don't last with me long is because I'm a bit crazy :))))
And unpopular... :(((
And for the shoes, I don't think anyone can have dirtier shoes than mine :b!!! I play a lot after school!!
Hi catastrophe!
Ha ha, your shoes are dirty with mud? Oh no, my shoes are not so dirty but worn out.......!
Would you like to try on? :)))
By the way, it seems that you easily get paranoid??
Be confident being yourself! You're charming and benevolent, which will never let people look away from you. :)) I don't actually think your are a bit crazy, but your friends may be...? :)))
Ha, worn out? Well, I change my shoes every three months! And... Nope, I don't think I'm paranoid. And no, I really am a bit crazy, you know. I sometimes climb on my school benches! And even though you think I'm charming, it's true that I'm unpopular. I don't show off, you see. That's why I'm so. And in my class, well, friends are with you only when you're popular... :(((
Okay, if you think so, you're righ, maybe you know yourself better than other people. But remember, what you feel about yourself is not always the same from what other people think of you. And "unpoular" to whom? If you want to be popular to many and unspecified people, you'll need to be fake and play down to your viewers meaningless to you. Is that what you want?
Me, I'm not popular, some people harasse me. But I'm happy with me being true to be myself and unique! By the way, do you have a sincere friend, catastrophe? :))
What I mean by unpopular is that, my talents go unidentified because of partiality. The showoffs are given much more importance than us. Yeah, there are many more like me, waiting for their talents to be revealed. But as I brood over your comment, I think popularity isn't my problem. I'm popular enough to shine like stars.
My problem is that I look for the good and bad of a person a lot. And my friends always take me for granted. For example, my friend and I have the same ambition. And she seemed quite well for me, a good friend and a tough competitor. But she insults me a lot, to shine over me. I don't approve it.
And no, I don't have any sincere friends. I just hope I get one. What about you Elsa?
Hi catastrophe, thanks for your comment. I fully understand what you say :) You know, the very first story of J.K.Rowling always encourages me. And happy to know that you're popular eough to shine like a diamond! How cool! :)))
However, it's a pity that I can hardly imagine your problem. A frined who insluts you a lot???
I don't have such a "friend", I mean I don't approve such a person as my "friend". You know, come to youself, the person whom you wanted to be friends might be your illusion whom you were longing for when you were not true to be yourself.....
In fact, it's hard to imagine a friend who beats yourself over the head with insluts...
Sounds like a negative relationship. Oh dear, your mum will feel sad to hear that.
To be honest, I have some bitter experiences. It's hard to know if someone is good for me or not at a first glance. Usually, I easily believe a person good, but as time goes on, I sometimes felt put-upon and get disappointed at ME not the "friend" once I thought.
Let it go; Going my way! ;)
Last but not least, I think I have a sincere friend. So far, so good, I believe so.....!
Yup, actually, my role model is JK Rowling! You know what, she was very depressed before writing Harry Potter! Think about it!
And I think even I don't want to consider her a friend. But I like her, you know. She is so positive, and what she is doing is just to gain popularity. A friend is a person who corrects your mistakes. I am a good friend, and I will try to turn her back into what she was.
And thanks for your motivational message!
Good for you catastrophe, go for it!
Bye-bye! :))
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