How do you identify a hype friend within your own circle? Georgina Sturmer, a counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), suggests paying attention to your communication habits. “Which friend do you call when you want to celebrate some good news – a promotion, an opportunity, something exciting? It’s likely to be your hype friend.”

A hype friend, Sturmer says, is truly on your team – they believe in you and they’re reliable, authentic and supportive. You know they’ll never respond to your successes with jealousy or bitterness. “They will support you in private and hold you accountable, and they will also champion you in public. They are realistic about your abilities, but they are also optimistic about what you are capable of.” Ultimately, she says, a hype friend wants you to be happy and healthy, regardless of what’s going on in their own lives.

What makes a good hype friend, however, is one who is emotionally intelligent and a good communicator. “A good hype friend is emotionally attuned – not just to your needs but also to the context within which you operate,” says Bayu Prihandito, a life coach specialising in mental health, relationships and personal development, and the founder of coaching service Life Architekture. “They offer a balanced mix of affirmation and constructive feedback, and they’re present not only when you’re winning but also for your setbacks and mistakes. Their support comes from a deep understanding of who you are and what you’re aiming to achieve.”

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