This statistic shows the results of a 2013 survey among Americans aged 16 and older on statements regarding themselves and their friendships. About 42 percent of the respondents agreed to be a good friend.
Which of these statements about you and friendship do you agree with?
Characteristic
Share of respondents who agree
I am confident that I am a good friend
42%
I'm a good friend to friends in tough times
41%
I am confident my friends value my friendship
37%
I don't pick my friends strategically; friendships just seem to emerge
36%
I am often surprised by who turns out to really be there for me
19%
When bad things happen to me, I call friends first and family second
17%
Sometimes I worry that my friends won't be there for me in a crisis
11%
Sometimes I think I spend too much time with the wrong friends
6%
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