Friend Wanted Ad Project
Classified Showcase Healthy Connections Gazette • Issue #1
Featured Position
✦ Immediate Opening Available ✦
WANTED: A Loyal Sidekick & All-Weather Ally!
Seeking a genuine co-pilot for epic laughter, shared adventures, and zero-drama real talk.
Candidate Archetype The Safe & Sunny Ally
Warm heart • Open ears • Ready to laugh
Top 5 Core Qualities
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Unshakable Honesty: Speaks the truth with gentle kindness, never deceptive games.
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Empathy & Compassion: Tunes into feelings and validates your emotions.
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Dependability: Shows up when promised; their word is solid gold.
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Mutual Respect: Embraces differences without mockery or judgment.
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Uplifting Kindness: Cheers your victories and brings sunny support on tough days.
Friendship Perks
Unfiltered Laughter
Adventure Partner
Patient Listening
Number One Hype
Healthy Communication Standard
Core Pact
Listens First: Focuses attentively to truly understand, without interrupting or planning rebuttals.
Direct & Constructive: Talks through tension directly and calmly. Approaches conflicts as "Us vs. the Problem" rather than "Me vs. You."
Sincere Apologies: Owns mistakes promptly without excuses ("I am sorry I hurt you, here is how I will make it right") and readily grants grace.
Trust, Boundaries & Individuality
Sacred Space
The Vault of Confidence: Secrets, vulnerabilities, and family matters stay locked. Trust is never weaponized during arguments or leaked as gossip.
Boundary Champion: A "no" or "I need solo time" is respected immediately—no guilt trips, pressure, or passive-aggressive behavior.
Free to Flourish: Celebrates your unique hobbies, encourages your goals, and cheers your friendships with others without jealousy.
Deal-Breaker: Zero Tolerance
Non-Negotiable
Manipulation, Backstabbing Gossip & Controlling Behavior: Using guilt or shame to dictate choices, speaking ill behind backs, silent treatments as punishment, or trying to isolate someone from others will result in immediate disqualification.
7. The Friendship Motto
"A true friend doesn't just walk beside you in the sunshine—they share their umbrella in the storm and cheer your wings."
Model Exemplar
Project Activity
CREATE YOUR "FRIEND WANTED" AD
Name: _________________________________
Date: _______________ Class: __________
Instructions: Design a creative, eye-catching classified ad for a healthy friend (imaginary or ideal traits). Fill in all 7 key sections with thoughtful descriptions, neat handwriting, and an original visual design!
1. Catchy Headline (Hook the Reader) Bold & Creative
6. One Major Deal-Breaker Unacceptable
Creative Visual / Symbol / Avatar
Draw an avatar, symbol, or paste a cutout:
Draw or design visual here
2. Top 5 Friend Qualities
List 5 healthy traits (e.g., honesty, respect):
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3. Friendship Perks (What makes time together fun?)
Think: laughter, shared interests, mutual encouragement, or adventures.
4. Healthy Communication
Explain how this friend listens, talks through disagreements, or apologizes:
5. Trust, Boundaries & Individuality
Describe how this friend respects your boundaries, keeps secrets, and supports you:
7. Slogan or Memorable Closing Line What a healthy friendship feels like
Project Checklist: Headline 5 Qualities Perks Communication Trust/Respect Deal-Breaker Slogan