Friends for Life Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1A friend describes a difficult decision but has not asked for advice. What is the clearest way to support their autonomy?
  • Offer your recommendation early so they have a useful starting point.
  • List the likely consequences without endorsing a choice.
  • Ask whether they want listening, brainstorming, practical help, or another kind of support.
  • Avoid responding until they decide what they need.
• 2A close friend has less time after beginning a new relationship. What response best combines honesty with respect for changing circumstances?
  • Match their reduced contact so the effort remains balanced.
  • Say you miss spending time together and invite a conversation about flexible ways to connect.
  • Wait for the new relationship to become less intense before raising the issue.
  • Remind them how much time they previously promised the friendship.
• 3You invite a friend to an event, and they decline because they need time alone. Which response best respects their boundary?
  • Stop inviting them until they take the initiative.
  • Ask for a detailed explanation so you can judge whether the reason is fair.
  • Accept the answer without punishment and, if useful, suggest connecting another time.
  • Persuade them to attend briefly as a compromise.