Friends
Emma asks Lily why she didn't sit with her at lunch. Lily says she needed a break and wanted to sit with a different group for one day. Emma feels rejected.
Emma’s perspective: “She didn’t want to sit with me—did I do something wrong?”
Lily’s perspective: “I just needed a change of pace. It’s not personal.”
Sasha tells her best friend Aria that she has a crush on Lucas. A week later, Aria says she’s dating Lucas.
Sasha’s perspective: “She knew I liked him. Why would she do that?”
Aria’s perspective: “He asked me out and I like him too. I didn’t mean to hurt her.”
Jasmine’s parents don’t let her go to school dances. Her friend Brianna says it’s “so unfair” and “weird.”
Jasmine’s perspective: “I already feel left out. Now I feel judged too.”
Brianna’s perspective: “I don’t get why her parents are so strict—it doesn’t seem fair.”
Taylor always gets straight A’s and her friend Zoe says, “You’re lucky you’re smart.” Taylor feels dismissed because she works hard.
Zoe’s perspective: “I meant it as a compliment!”
Taylor’s perspective: “It feels like she doesn’t see how much effort I put in.”
Kenzie cancels weekend plans last minute to go to a concert. Her friend Maddie feels ditched.
Kenzie’s perspective: “This was a rare chance—I didn’t mean to hurt her.”
Maddie’s perspective: “We made plans. I feel like I didn’t matter.”
Ava planned a sleepover and invited Mia, but forgot to invite their mutual friend Sophie. Mia feels bad about going. Ava thinks it’s okay to have time with one friend.
Mia’s perspective: “I don’t want Sophie to feel left out or think I’m excluding her.”
Ava’s perspective: “I like spending time one-on-one with friends sometimes.”
Layla talks constantly about her new boyfriend. Her friend Maya feels ignored. Layla doesn’t realize it’s bothering her.
Maya’s perspective: “She never asks about me anymore.”
Layla’s perspective: “I thought she’d be excited for me—I didn’t know she felt left out.”
Samantha’s parents let her watch PG-13 movies. Her friend Leah says she’s not allowed and feels like she’s missing out.
Samantha’s perspective: “It’s normal for me. I didn’t mean to make her feel bad.”
Leah’s perspective: “It’s hard when my parents say no and others get to do more.”
Sophie was picked as class president. Her friend Rachel also ran and feels like Sophie didn’t even congratulate her for trying.
Sophie’s perspective: “I didn’t want to make it awkward by bringing it up.”
Rachel’s perspective: “It hurt not to be acknowledged when I worked hard too.”
One friend loves joking and teasing. The other feels like the jokes have gone too far.
Friend A’s perspective: “It’s how I show I care—I thought she knew that.”
Friend B’s perspective: “I laugh, but sometimes the jokes actually hurt.”
Chloe makes a TikTok video using a clip of Zoe dancing at lunch without asking. Chloe thinks it’s funny and harmless. Zoe feels embarrassed.
Chloe’s perspective: “It’s just a fun video. Everyone loved it!”
Zoe’s perspective: “I didn’t want that shared. Now I feel uncomfortable.”
Two friends like the same boy. One wants to talk about it and stay close; the other avoids the topic because it’s too awkward.
Friend A’s perspective: “We should be honest and talk it through.”
Friend B’s perspective: “It’s uncomfortable. I don’t want this to ruin our friendship.”
One friend talks about how annoying her mom is. The other’s mom is in the hospital, and she feels upset hearing complaints.
Friend A’s perspective: “I’m just venting about a rough day.”
Friend B’s perspective: “I wish I had those everyday moments with my mom right now.”
One friend gets in trouble in class for talking. She says the other friend started it. The other says, “Don’t blame me!”
Friend A’s perspective: “It wasn’t fair to take all the blame.”
Friend B’s perspective: “It feels like she threw me under the bus.”
A friend wants to talk about something serious that happened to her. The other changes the subject because it makes her uncomfortable.
Friend A’s perspective: “I needed someone to talk to and she shut me down.”
Friend B’s perspective: “I didn’t know what to say. I felt overwhelmed.”
Nina is upset that Bella told another friend about her secret. Bella thought the secret wasn’t serious and just needed advice.
Nina’s perspective: “I trusted you. Now I feel betrayed.”
Bella’s perspective: “I didn’t want to hurt you—I just didn’t know what to do.”
One friend gives advice about the other's relationship, saying she deserves better. The other feels judged and unsupported.
Advice-giver’s perspective: “I’m just trying to protect her.”
Receiver’s perspective: “It feels like she’s criticizing me, not supporting me.”
Maya’s mom makes her wear certain clothes she doesn’t like. Her friend Ella laughs and says, “You still let your mom dress you?”
Maya’s perspective: “I already feel embarrassed. That just made it worse.”
Ella’s perspective: “I was just joking. I didn’t know it would hurt her feelings.”
One friend wants to do all the group project work herself to make sure they get a good grade. The other feels left out.
Friend A’s perspective: “I just want to make sure it’s done right.”
Friend B’s perspective: “I want to be part of the team too.”
One friend forgets the other’s birthday. When reminded, she texts a quick “happy birthday” with no explanation.
Birthday friend’s perspective: “I was hurt that she forgot.”
Forgetful friend’s perspective: “I feel terrible, but I didn’t know how to fix it.”