Friendship Vocabulary
What is repeated mean behavior that is meant to hurt someone on purpose?
Bullying
Your friend pressures you to lie for them. What is the best choice to protect your values?
Tell them no and walk away
What’s a polite way to tell a friend they hurt your feelings?
Use an “I feel” statement
A friend supports your goals and celebrates your success. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Healthy
A friend tells you a secret that someone might be in danger. What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult
What do we call a person who talks behind others’ backs and spreads untrue stories?
Someone who gossips or spreads rumors
Your friend always laughs when others are teased. What is this behavior showing?
They are encouraging or allowing bullying
What kind of communication is firm but not rude?
Direct and honest
A friend makes you feel nervous or embarrassed often. Is this healthy or unhealthy?
Unhealthy
A friend makes a joke that hurts your feelings. What’s a good first step?
Tell them how it made you feel
What do we call a person who keeps promises and doesn’t tell your secrets?
A trustworthy friend
A friend ignores your feelings and only talks about themselves. What kind of friendship is this?
One-sided or unbalanced friendship
What do you call it when you calmly explain what behavior you won’t accept?
Setting a boundary
A healthy friendship includes honesty, kindness, and what else?
Mutual respect
A friend says, “If you don’t help me cheat, I won’t be your friend.” What is this?
A toxic ultimatum
What is the word for treating friends fairly, kindly, and with care, even in disagreements?
Showing respect
Your friend says sorry but keeps repeating the same harmful behavior. What should you do?
Talk to a trusted adult and take space from the friend
If a friend says sorry but keeps doing the same thing, what are they missing?
Taking responsibility
A friend keeps asking for help but never helps you back. What is this friendship missing?
Equal effort
A friend wants you to stop being friends with someone else. What should you do?
Stand up for your choice of friends
What is it called when you respectfully decide to stop spending time with someone who doesn’t treat you well?
Setting a boundary or ending the friendship respectfully
Your friend tells you that if you don’t do what they want, they won’t talk to you again. What is this called?
Manipulation or emotional blackmail
What should you do if a friend keeps breaking your trust?
End the friendship respectfully
You often feel worse after spending time with a certain friend. What might this mean?
The friendship is harmful
You’ve tried to fix a friendship, but nothing changes. What is your healthiest option?
Walk away and protect your well-being