Friendship is one of the bedrock elements of life for a young person. A student’s friends remind them of where they have been and shape who they are becoming. Your students’ peers are a source of fond memories that they will carry with them for years to come. What better tool than a journal for young people to process their relationships and preserve them for decades to come? Here, we provide 70 insightful journal prompts that your students can use to reflect on some of their friendships!
1. Describe the moment you met your best friend.
2. Write about a time when a friend helped you through a tough situation.
3. How do you define a good friend?
4. Describe a shared memory with a friend that always makes you smile.
5. What do you value most in a friendship?
6. How have your friendships shaped your personality?
7. Write a letter to a friend who has moved away.
8. Describe a time when you had a disagreement with a friend. How did you resolve it?
9. Do you have a friend who is very different from you? How do your differences strengthen your friendship?
10. How do you support your friends during their difficult times?
11. Describe a friend who you think is brave. Why do you think so?
12. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve done with a friend?
13. Who is a friend you admire? Why?
14. How do you and your friends handle conflicts?
15. Do you have any long-distance friendships? How do you maintain them?
16. Describe a funny moment you shared with a friend.
17. What’s a quality you wish you could borrow from your friend?
18. Write about the qualities you think are essential in a friend.
19. Have you ever had to end a friendship? What happened?
20. How do you show your friends that you care about them?
21. Write about a time you and a friend learned something new together.
22. What’s the longest friendship you’ve maintained and why has it lasted?
23. Write about a friend who has taught you an important life lesson.
24. How did you and your friends spend your last summer?
25. Have you ever felt jealous of a friend? How did you handle it?
26. Write about a time a friend surprised you.
27. How have your friends helped you in your personal growth?
28. Describe a friend who encourages you to step out of your comfort zone.
29. What does loyalty in a friendship mean to you?
30. Describe a moment when a friend stood up for you.
31. How do your friends inspire you?
32. Describe a friend who understands you without you needing to say anything.
33. Write about the shared hobbies or interests you have with a friend.
34. What is something you and a friend disagree on and how do you handle it?
35. Write about a time you were proud of a friend.
36. How do your friends help you make important decisions?
37. Describe a friend who you consider to be family.
38. What is your fondest shared memory with a friend?
39. Have your friendships changed as you’ve grown older? How?
40. Write about a friend who helps you see things from a different perspective.
41. What are some challenges you’ve faced in maintaining friendships?
42. Write about a friend who is always there for you.
43. How do your friends help you deal with stress or anxiety?
44. What is the most valuable lesson a friend has taught you?
45. Describe a friend who challenges you intellectually.
46. Write about a friend who came into your life at the right time.
47. Have you ever been betrayed by a friend? How did it make you feel?
48. Write about a friend who has helped you become a better person.
49. How do you and your friends spend time together?
50. Write about a friend who makes you laugh like no one else.
51. Describe a friend who you trust completely.
52. How do you handle it when a friend disappoints you?
53. Have you ever had to stand up for a friend? What happened?
54. Describe how a friend influenced your goals in life.
55. Write about a friend you wish you could see more often.
56. Describe a moment when a friend showed you kindness.
57. What is something new you’d like to try with a friend?
58. Write about a friend who pushes you to achieve your goals.
59. How have your friendships influenced your future plans?
60. What traits do you look for in a friend?
61. Write about a tradition or routine you and your friend keep.
62. Have you ever had a friend who moved away? How did it impact you?
63. What is something you’ve always wanted to tell a friend but haven’t yet?
64. Describe a friend who always knows how to cheer you up.
65. Have you ever had a friendship that started online? How is it different from other friendships?
66. What role do your friends play in your life?
67. Write about a situation when a friend helped you understand your own feelings.
68. How do you handle it when a friend is upset with you?
69. Write about a time when a friend helped you see the brighter side of a bad situation.
70. Describe a friend who has had a significant impact on your life. How have they influenced you?