EXPERIMENT 626
"This is my family. I found it all on my own. It's little, and broken, but still good. Yeah... still good."
"Meega nala kweesta!" - Can you prove you're good?
Your best friend is going through a really tough time and needs someone to talk to at 2 AM. You:
Answer immediately and stay up as long as they need - that's what real family does
Answer but try to keep it brief since you have work tomorrow
Text back that you'll call them tomorrow when you're free
Put your phone on silent - they'll figure it out
You witness someone being cruel to a child who clearly has no one to defend them. You:
Step in immediately to protect the child, regardless of potential conflict
Try to distract or redirect the situation to help the child
Report it to authorities later but don't get directly involved
Mind your own business - not your problem
Someone who genuinely cares about you calls you out for hurting their feelings. You:
Listen completely, genuinely apologize, and change your behavior
Apologize but explain why you acted that way
Say sorry just to end the argument
Get defensive and turn it back on them
Your chosen family member (someone you truly care about) makes a serious mistake that could hurt their future. You:
Stand by them while helping them face consequences and grow from it
Support them but keep some distance to protect yourself
Offer advice but let them handle it alone
Distance yourself - their problems aren't your responsibility
You have a chance to gain something important, but it would mean breaking a promise to someone who trusts you. You:
Keep your promise even if it costs you - trust is sacred
Try to find a way to do both somehow
Break the promise but feel bad about it
Take the opportunity - they'll understand eventually
Someone you love is making choices that are genuinely harmful to themselves. You:
Stay with them through it, supporting them while being honest about your concerns
Give them an ultimatum to change or you'll leave
Express concern once then back off
Cut them off - you can't fix people
You're in a position to help someone who has no way to repay you and no one would know if you helped. You:
Help without hesitation - doing good doesn't need an audience
Help but mention it to a few close friends
Help but expect gratitude and recognition
Don't help - what's in it for you?
The people you consider your real family don't look like you, share your background, or fit society's expectations. You:
Defend and celebrate your chosen family proudly - love makes family, not DNA
Love them but keep quiet about it to avoid judgment
Feel conflicted about what others might think
Worry more about social acceptance than genuine connections