Are you someone who finds it easy to ask family or friends for help, or do you tend to struggle alone?

B Natural answer

I’d say I’m fairly comfortable asking family or friends for help, especially when the issue is practical or when I need a second opinion. I don’t like making a big drama out of small problems, so if something is bothering me, I usually reach out quite early. At the same time, I don’t rely on other people for every decision. I prefer to weigh things up first and see whether I can solve it myself. If I’ve tried and still feel stuck, then I’m happy to lean on them a bit. That usually saves time and stops me from overthinking. I think the key is knowing the difference between being independent and being stubborn, and I’ve got better at that over the years.

Key phrases in this answer

• reach out — contact someone to ask for help or support“I reached out to my cousin when I needed advice.”
• weigh things up — carefully compare options before deciding“I like to weigh things up before I make a big choice.”
• lean on them — depend on people for support when needed“When life gets busy, I lean on them for practical help.”
• keep things to myself — avoid telling others about a problem or worry“When I’m stressed, I sometimes keep things to myself for a while.”
• ask for a hand — ask someone to help you“If the boxes are heavy, just ask for a hand.”
• sort it out on my own — solve a problem without help“I tried to sort it out on my own before asking for advice.”