Meaningful Friendship Goals For You And Your Best Friend

 

What are friendship goals, and why do you even need them? If you have a best friend, these goals are for you to help maintain your friendship

Everyone has some friends. You may have only a few friends that you keep really close to you and have little to no interest in having a big group of people constantly milling about, or you could be a social butterfly that thrives on being with different people all the time. Most likely, you will have a few groups of people that you categorize into groups: primary school friends, high school friends, work friends, football friends, gaming friends, clubbing friends, the BFF squad… and of course, you might have had your fair share of falling out with some friends, or somehow, you simply just drifted apart. 

Friendships, no matter how easily the both of you click with each other, require a certain amount of work to keep it going. What? Did you think having a best friend is easier than having a boyfriend/girlfriend? It might actually be tougher, to be honest! But don’t worry, this is what the article is about: to help maintain and nourish your friendship! 

What Is The Meaning Of Friendship?

Loosely defined, “friendship” is a relationship of mutual affection between people, and a stronger form of interpersonal bond than an association. Throughout your life, you will meet so many different people. Some come and go, whereas some stay. Even for those who stay, which of them are really your friends? Remember, just because you see them or interact with them on a regular basis does not automatically make you friends. 😊

Friends are those who possibly share a common interest with you, or common values. And even if you don’t have lots of things in common, they respect that; respect you. Friends are people who genuinely care for you without expecting anything in return, and do not measure friendship by your actions. They are there for the happy times, but they are also there to help you through your bad times. They provide a shoulder to lean on, and help you out when you require it. Perhaps it’s easiest to think of friends as your “chosen family”; people who you love and care for deeply, and they feel the same for you. 😀

What Are Friendship Goals?

Friendship goals refer to ideals, values, or experiences to aim for, or general guidelines on the interaction, dynamics, and behavior between two or more friends. You may think that you know how to be a good friend since you’ve had friends since a young age, but we all could use some reminders once in a while, and you may pick up new pointers as well! We would like to stress that friendship goals aren’t rules, but rather guides that will help your friendship as alive as the time you first started cementing your bond! 😍

 

Why Are Friendship Goals Important?

First, friendship goals will help to nurture and improve your friendship by providing your friendship with a direction. You set goals for everything you do, such as aiming for a certain mark in an exam, or wanting to achieve a certain job promotion within a set time frame; so why not set goals for your friendship as well? 😊

Okay, we know, we know. You’re probably thinking that “but I’ve with friends with Lacey since forever, and we don’t do this whole friendship goals thing!” Well, think about it carefully. We’re pretty sure you’ve made plans out loud with each other, and shared your hopes and dreams for the future, possibly even helping each other get there. That’s a prime example of friendship goals: planning and actively doing to achieve! Plus, your friends influence the way you think and act, and affect your overall well-being, so you really want to make sure you and your best friend are on the same page. Therefore, friendship goals are a place for you to keep preparing for your long road of friendship ahead! 👍

 

How Do I Set Friendship Goals?

Before you run headlong into drawing up elaborate lists, charts, and mind maps with your best friend, you’ve got to know yourself first. Consider these questions: What do you want in your friendship, and why? Also, what sort of emotions is tied to these wants? Are you creating these wants based on experiences? After you’ve determined all that, then you can sit down and talk to your friend. 😊

Set friendship goals that are measurable, specific, actionable, realistic, and then attach a deadline. With a deadline, you’ll be more inclined to be more proactive about the goal. You can also categorize your goals into weekly, monthly, or yearly goals if you prefer it that way. Of course, it doesn’t have to be this meticulous or strategic all the time. You can take it easy have a casual chit-chat, and then just jot down whatever comes to you guys at the time. It really doesn’t have to be like a formal meeting. Also, just be careful that you don’t go overboard with the number of goals you set at a given time to avoid feeling overwhelmed! Last but not least, put your goals up somewhere where you can see them easily – they will act as a reminder for you. ❤

Friendship Goals For High School Friends

We all know that in high school, there could be so much drama and peer pressure. However, that’s not all, as many long-lasting friendships begin in high school. High school is the time when personalities start to really be set in stone, and it could also be a confusing time as you try to figure out so many things at once. What makes it better is that there is something by your side to go through it all. In order to maintain a solid friendship, here are some friendship goals for high school friends! 

Spend Lunch Time Together

Especially if you’re not in the same classes, you’ll want to get together during your break in the middle of a school day! There’s nothing better than sharing a meal with your best friend, and exchange some midday stories, whether it’s about that cute guy/girl you’ve been eyeing forever, that annoying teacher, or that high mark you just got back on a test. 😃

Get Involved In A Club Together

Uh, no. Not those clubs. A sports club, language club, chess club… you know. Not only is it a great way to cultivate your interests, but you also get more time to bond with each other. Bonus if you guys get to work on a project together; you’ll have something to call your own, and will always look back on this “my best friend and I worked on this project together” memory fondly! ❤

Help Each Other Out With School Work/Projects

This is practically the number 1 rule of being best friends in school, letting your best friend know that “I gotcha” when it comes to school work or projects, even if you don’t really know what you’re doing as well. Two brains are going to be better than one, right? 💑

Sleepover!

Ah, the ultimate high school activity. You can’t be best friends if you’ve never at least had a sleepover at one of your houses? At least once! It’s where all the deep, dark secrets are exchanged, possibly cementing a lifetime of friendship. And what about those movies and popcorn, truth or dare, video games, pillow fights… you don’t grow up without these! 😄

Discover Each Other’s Hobbies/Interests

And yes, that includes crushes on cute celebrities! A common appreciation can take your friendship a long way! Meanwhile, crushes aside, what does your best friend like? Is he/she into gaming, sports, animals, drawing, or music? What do the both of you have in common, or how can your different interests complement each other? Who knows, you might even partner up to start a company showcasing both your interests in the future! 🤩