Old Friends
1. Just chillinâ. You just enjoy each otherâs company, and youâre spending time somewhere that the only thing that matters is both of you, doing your thing. 2. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Hey man, my car broke down. Also, I might have to come stay with you a while because my significant other kicked me out... One of you is in a pickle! Time to test how far this friendship can go. 3. Bros b4 hos, man. Chicks b4 dicks. Iâm really happy for your success in finding someone who might be interested in seeing you naked, but you need to remember that your friends need time too. Jealousy and friendly concern regarding relationships go here. 4. Weâre gonna paint the town. Inflicting your friendship upon society. Maybe youâre going out for a party, maybe youâre just driving around. DO something together! Try something new! 5. I get by with a little help from my friends. You or your friend is in need of some emotional support during a difficult time. Whether itâs a shit situation or just whining, a friend is obligated to deal and give advice. Or are they? 6. Get in, loser, weâre going shopping. Whirlwind adventure time! Kidnap your a friend from their mundane schedule and play hookey! Run away together! 7. I love you, man. Showing your appreciation and affection for your friend, be it in gifts, gestures, or just an outright thank you. 8. Gurl, hold my poodle. A fight has broken out, and either one or both of you are involved. Do you/the friend break up the fight or jump right in to defend? Or maybe youâre in a situation neither of you could avoid - perhaps itâs war instead. What sort of team are you? 9. Long-lost. Youâve been driven apart by distance or circumstances, but you finally have the chance to see one another again. Whatâs the reunion like? 10. Misery loves company. Commiserating together. Maybe youâre stuck at a really boring afair, maybe youâre complaining about men/women/work. Youâre allowed to be as nasty as you want in front of your best friends! 11. E tu, Brute? Betrayal. Whether intentional or not, one of you has let the other down. Theyâre not the person you thought they were. 12. I only tell you this because I care. Advice, possibly unsolicited. Your friend has been doing something you donât like and youâre going to let them know. Yes, that dress does make you look fat. 13. Thinking of you. So I saw this hat on my way through the mall and thought of you! I found this cool/funny video and thought Iâd pass it on! I felt like baking cookies and thought you might appreciate some. 14. Why are we friends, again? Argument! Know someone long enough and youâre bound to get in a few! Is someone just in a terrible mood? Or is there an actual issue? Fight it out, big or small! Small to big? 15. Too good of friends. Make-up prompt. You two got into it, and now itâs someoneâs turn to step up and be the bigger person to preserve the friendship. How do you show youâre sorry? Is forgiveness possible? 16. Obligatory wildcard. Pick your own!
New Friends Icebreakers for new interactions!
Reasons (Optional):
1. Convenience. You work together and carpool. Youâre neighbors. You have the same classes. Itâs just easier to get along than ignore each other. 2. Through an Acquaintance. Theyâre a friend of a friend, so naturally, youâve had to deal with them every so often. But maybe you want to see what theyâre like when itâs just the two of you? 3. Hardship. They came to help you out when you needed it, despite being a stranger. Comrades in arms. 4. Intrigue. You seem pretty cool. Want to hang out sometime?
Prompts
1. Party. So you should be friends with me, because I can drink a yard of beer and Iâve got the moves like Jagger. 2. Venue. Going to the movies, having lunch together, checking out the fair that came through town. Itâs like a date, except getting to know them doesnât come tied with a relationship. 3. Favor. Hey, Iâm going out for a weekend. Would you mind feeding my cat? Can I borrow a little bit of money and pay you back later? 4. TMI. Um. No, I didnât know you had a foot fetish! And Iâm really not sure how I feel about it. I really donât care how many cats you have. Iâm not at liberty to discuss how much money I have. 5. Advice. Hey, do you mind giving a second opinion? Also, you never knew this about me, but Iâm actually a ninja as a night job and I can give you some help with that self-defense issue youâve been having? 6. Philosophy. Friendshipâs first deep, serious conversation. What do you think of this current issue? Whatâs your religious standing? 7. Call me, text me. Hey, whatâs up? NM here, just bored at work. Want to play Words with Friends? Casual conversations at a distance. 8. Forced association. Well, Iâd better get going... nevermind, it looks like itâs flooding outside. Um. Usually the drive is ten minutes, but usually traffic isnât a fifty-car pile-up... know any showtunes? 9. Upgrading. Roll from the Old Friends category and see if this friend is able to take the leap! 10. Wildcard Yep. |