Friendship Test Template
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4There's an unspoken contract in friendship: You be there for me, I'll be there for you. But what if
one of you isn't living up to her end of the deal? (What if it's you?) Sometimes it's okay to keep
score, says Martha Beck. Just go through this who-does-what-for-whom list, and find out how
you score.
1. Initiate contact between the two of you (by calling, e-mailing, dropping by for a visit,
sending an invitation to an event, etc.).
I do this for my friend:
never
rarely
sometimes
often
always
My friend does this for me:
never
rarely
sometimes
often
always
2. Create a supportive atmosphere, making a point of being cheerful, encouraging, and
caring enough to make the other person feel good.
I do this for my friend:
never
rarely
sometimes
often
always
My friend does this for me:
never
rarely
sometimes
often
always
3. Prepare a special event (a dinner, birthday party, fun activity) for both of you to do
together.
I do this for my friend:
never
rarely
sometimes
often
always
My friend does this for me:
never
rarely
sometimes
often
always
4. Stand up for the friend with other people; defend or support her when people aren't
treating her well.
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