Healthy Relationships Journaling Prompts for Young Girls

One day someone’s your closest friend, the next they’re ignoring you at lunch. It happens. Friendships in elementary or early middle school can feel exciting, confusing, or even exhausting—sometimes all in the same week. But instead of holding everything in or acting like nothing’s wrong, writing gives space to slow down and figure out how you really feel.

These prompts are for checking in with yourself. Think of them like questions you get to answer in your own way—drawings, one word, a full story, or just thinking quietly in your head while looking at the page.

10 Healthy Relationship Journaling Prompts for Young Girls

1. What makes someone a real friend, not just someone I know?
List the things that matter to you, not what others say.

2. Who do I trust to keep a secret? What have they done to earn that trust?
Think about actions, not just words.

3. When someone says something unkind, how do I usually react?
Write what you’ve done before and what you wish you could say next time.

4. Do I ever feel like I have to change how I act just to keep a friend? Why?
It’s okay to want to belong—but not at the cost of yourself.

5. What’s something a friend has done that made me feel included?
Even small things can mean a lot.

6. Has someone ever hurt me, then said it was “just a joke”? How did that make me feel?
Your feelings are real—even if someone else brushes them off.

7. What does it mean to me when someone says “sorry”?
Think about what makes it feel real—or not.

8. When I make a mistake, who gives me space to learn instead of making me feel bad?
Pay attention to who gives you room to grow.

9. Do I feel like I can be honest with my friends—or do I hold things back?
Write about why that is.

10. If someone I care about makes me uncomfortable, what are three things I can do?
This prompt is a good one to practice.

Building Relationship Skills Through Writing

Sometimes, writing helps you notice things that don’t come up in everyday conversations. You might realize you always feel nervous around someone, even if they’re nice to others. Or you might see that certain friendships make you feel proud and calm, while others leave you second-guessing yourself. These patterns matter.

The more you practice listening to how people make you feel, the easier it becomes to choose who you want to keep close—and how you want to show up for others, too. Your thoughts are worth hearing, even when they stay on the page.