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Purpose
To help youths reflect on their underlying beliefs about friendship and how those beliefs influence the way they show up, connect, and care in relationships
Objectives
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Spark self-awareness around friendship mindsets
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Highlight different ways people connect
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Normalize diverse friendship styles
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Encourage deeper conversations through shared results
MEET YOUR PERSONAS!
THE HUSTLER
Traits:
You’re driven, focused, and always on the move — school, work, personal goals, you’re busy & juggling a lot.
Friendship matters to you, but it often takes a backseat when time runs low. You may not always show up, but when you do, you’re present and sincere.
THE THING IS...
Friendship doesn’t need big plans.
Start with small things, a check-in, a meme, a quick “how are u doing?”
Because even hustlers need a support system.
The little things are what build closeness over time.
THE PROJECT PAL
Traits:
You’re the kind of friend who shows up when there’s a purpose — group projects, planning outings, helping organize stuff. You connect through doing.
You’re dependable, and friendships often form through shared tasks or fun experiences. But sometimes, you believe friendships are seasonal — people come and go.
THE THING IS...
Not every friend is just for a season.
Some are worth holding on to.
They’ve been there through a chapter of your life,
maybe they’re meant to be part of more.
So don’t drop them too fast.
They might just become your next real one.
THE SURFACE SWIMMER
Traits:
You keep things chill.
Conversations stay light, funny & nothing too deep.
But sometimes, you avoid going deeper, afraid of
opening up & being vulnerable.
THE THING IS...
If you want real connection, you gotta let people in.
Don’t have to be all at once,
just one real moment at a time
A simple “I’ve been sad lately” is enough too.
Because closeness starts with something real.
THE CHILL GHOST
Traits:
You’re someone who values space and low-pressure vibes. You may not text all the time, but when you do reconnect, it feels natural, like nothing’s changed.
But sometimes, “low maintenance” may turn into “no maintenance” without noticing as you are too comfortable with them.
THE THING IS...
Low-maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance.
Even solid friendships need a little fuel.
It can be a “let’s meet soon,” or
just a “you crossed my mind.”
Small steps like that keep the bond alive.
Because even chill friendships need love too.
THE INTENTIONAL CHILLER
traits:
You’re the calm, grounding presence in your circle.
You make time to check in, listen, and hold space for others.
Whether it’s a deep conversation or just sharing moments, you bring warmth and care into your friendships.
THE THING IS...
Keep doing what you’re doing
— and inspire others by example.
Friendship doesn’t always need big gestures,
just consistency, kindness, and being real.
