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Free Friendship Quiz

A brief check to understand the scope of your friendship changes, what is driving them, and why this loss matters more than you might think.

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Understanding Your Friendship Loss

A brief check to understand the scope of your friendship changes, what is driving them, and why this loss matters more than you might think.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR losing friends specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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Free · 5 min · 100% private

This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Robin Dunbar's friendship research (Oxford), Surgeon General's loneliness advisory, and social neuroscience data

This is a screening tool, not a clinical assessment. If you are experiencing persistent sadness, isolation, or hopelessness, please reach out to a mental health professional.

Understanding Your Score

Early Friendship Changes(Score 1-3)

Your social circle is shifting, and you are noticing it. This is a natural part of midlife, but natural does not mean insignificant. Dunbar's research shows that friendships have a built-in decay func

Significant Friendship Loss(Score 4-6)

Your friendship losses are meaningful and affecting your well-being. Whether through the slow fade, life-stage divergence, or a triggering event like divorce, the shrinking of your social world has le

Severe Social Isolation(Score 7-10)

Your level of friendship loss and social isolation is significant. Not having someone to call in a crisis, carrying the weight of loneliness that affects your mood and identity: these are not small th

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this friendship quiz measure?

This friendship quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions to assess the severity and impact of losing friends on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this friendship quiz?

This screening tool is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical frameworks. While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of losing friends severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this friendship quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 5 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about losing friends at wellls.com/problems/losing-friends, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing losing friends.

Read the full losing friends article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).