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Home Relationships Healthy relationships Quiz: How much do you know about healthy relationships?

How much do you know about healthy relationships?

1. A healthy way to show that you are listening to someone is to:
   
   1. Say: "It seems like you're saying you would like me to call you if I'm going to be late."
   2. Look the person in the eye when they are speaking.
   3. Wait until the other person has finished speaking before you say something.
   4. All of the above.
       
2. If you want to talk with your friend about something private, the best way to do this is:
   
   1. Demand to speak with your friend right away when he or she is in a big group of people.
   2. Find your friend when he/she is alone so you can talk privately together.
   3. Don't say anything because it's better to hold your feelings inside.
   4. Stop talking to your friend until he/she asks what's wrong.
       
3. A healthy way to show your hurt feelings is by saying:
   1. "You make me mad when you do that."
   2. "I hate you when you don't do what I want."
   3. "I feel upset when you do that."
   4. "You should know what I'm feeling."
       
4. If you and a good friend are having an argument that you can't seem to work out, you should:
   1. Tell your friend that you won't talk to them until she or he says you're right.
   2. Talk behind her or his back with all your other friends.
   3. Ask a trusted adult for help.
   4. Storm out of the room and slam the door behind you.
       
5. If you and a good friend are going through a tough time, it might help you to:
   1. Ignore your friend and spend all your time with other people.
   2. Blame all the problems on yourself.
   3. Stop listening to what the other person has to say.
   4. Remember that you care about each other and try to listen extra hard to each other.
       
6. What is one way to know if friends really care about you?
   1. They like that you help them with their math homework all the time.
   2. They are happy for you when you do well.
   3. They don't say they are sorry if they hurt your feelings because friends don't have to apologize.
   4. They like to give you advice so that you do things the way that they do them.
       
7. Which one of these will not help you make new friends?
   1. Introducing yourself and remembering people's names.
   2. Not joining a new club because you are not sure you will like it.
   3. Getting involved in after-school activities.
   4. Being sensitive to other people's feelings.
       
8. What should you do if your friends pressure you to drink?
   1. Be strong and say "I don't want to."
   2. Spend time with other friends who don't pressure you, and also make new friends.
   3. Suggest other things that you and your friends can do for fun.
   4. All of the above.
       

Content last updated September 22, 2009

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