6.12.2026

there was never any substitute for those friendships of childhood that survive into adult years

MindPlay Friday
More accurate than a Buzzfeed quiz; less accurate than your therapist’s raised eyebrow.🤨
 
🛝 What Kind of Childhood Friend Were You? 🛝
 
Childhood friendships had their own special magic. Some kids organized grand backyard adventures, some provided steady loyalty, some were the creative dreamers, and some were the quiet companions who made everything feel easier. Looking back, what role did you play in your childhood friend group? Take this quiz to find out.  

1. On a free afternoon as a kid, you were most likely to: 
    A. Invent a big game or adventure for everyone to play. 
    B. Hang out and chat while doing something simple together. 
    C. Build or draw something imaginative. 
    D. Be the dependable one who showed up every time. 
 
2. Your friends probably counted on you to: 
    A. Come up with fun ideas when everyone was bored. 
    B. Listen and keep conversations going. 
    C. Add creativity and imagination to everything. 
    D. Stick by them no matter what. 
 
3. Your ideal childhood hangout spot was: 
    A. A big yard or park where games could unfold. 
    B. A quiet corner where friends could talk for hours. 
    C. Somewhere that sparked imagination—treehouse, art table, blanket fort. 
    D. Wherever your closest friends happened to be. 
 
4. When a problem came up in your group, you usually: 
    A. Turned it into part of the game. 
    B. Talked it through calmly. 
    C. Found a creative solution. 
    D. Stayed loyal and supportive. 
 
5. Looking back, your friendship style was: 
    A. The adventurous ringleader. 
    B. The thoughtful conversationalist. 
    C. The imaginative creator. 
    D. The loyal best friend. 
 
Results in the comments! 
 
[the title quotation is Alexander McCall Smith, from The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency]

2 comments:

  1. 🔑 Results
    Mostly A’s – The Adventure Leader
    You were the one who turned ordinary afternoons into epic quests. Whether it was backyard games, imaginary worlds, or neighborhood explorations, you kept the fun going.
    Mostly B’s – The Great Conversationalist
    You were the friend who listened, talked things through, and kept everyone connected. Even as a kid, people felt comfortable sharing their thoughts with you.
    Mostly C’s – The Imaginative Creator
    Your friendships were fueled by creativity. Art projects, invented stories, blanket forts, and elaborate pretend games often had your fingerprints on them.
    Mostly D’s – The Loyal Companion
    You were steady, dependable, and deeply loyal. Friends knew they could count on you to show up, stick around, and stand by them through everything.

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  2. Surprise: I was the Adventure Leader (with a little sprinkling of Imaginative Creator). I must've burnt that out as a kid.

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