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Make your frenemy a true-blue bestie

 

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Ever had a frenemy who you secretly want to be best buds with?  Sure you disagree about things now and then or argue over boys, but way down deep, you two are one of the same. Crossing the friendship line with some people may seem downright impossible, but surprisingly enough, it’s really not that hard. Here are our tricks:


Find a common middle ground
Both of you have an affinity for sports? A love for shopping? A fondness for pets? Take it from there and plan to hang out doing whatever that connection is.  Two gals who dig sports can go to their school’s home game, the ones who love digging through the racks can take a trip to the mall and you pet lovers can volunteer at an animal shelter together.

Figure out what had you two butting heads to begin with
Your disagreements had to begin somewhere, babe. Your biggest task is overcoming those differences so that you can become real BFFs. Tackle ‘em head on with a face-to-face chat. Is it over boys?  Lay down some guy guidelines. Feel like one of you never properly listens to the other? Talk it out! 

Fake it ‘till you make it
 If you act like you’re best friends and spend more time around each other, then you’ll gradually grow closer without even trying. If it makes you feel uncomfortable being by yourself with her when you’re not quite
friends yet, go for a group outing type of thing.  Invite a bunch of your girls out to the movies.  But be sure to sit next to the frenemy and chat her up while you’re out. Before you know it, your probs with this new-found pal will be history!

Blog it in, babes.  Have you got a frenemy you want to turn friend?  Or is it too far gone to try? 
 
 

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BY JORDAN SARNOVSKY ON 3/31/2012 12:00:00 AM

POSTED IN bust my bestie problem, good friend, bad friend, 411 on fighting with friends, how can I make new friends

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Please help! i have this small really red and noticeable pimple on my cheek that has lasted 4 weeks! Normally it would go away in a week or less. I have been patient but now i'm not seeing it fade or anything and I cant pop it either because it doesn't have a head. What can i do to make it go away?


Hey cherrykiss900, be sure you're washing your face every morning and night. Get some Witch Hazel(it has nothing to do with witches, just a funny name lol) from CVS, Rite-Aid, or Walgreens, put some on a cotton ball and dab it on your pimple for a few days. You could aslo try purchasing a bottle Burt's Bees Acne solution. It's about $9 and it works, I've used it before. My friend always dabs toothpaste on her pimples overnight so they can dry up, and in the morning she wipes it off with a warm cloth. Hope one of these work for ya! Xoxo


Lynae P.

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by cherrykiss900 on 4/14/2012 12:08:08 PM

 
 

I have a frenemy I want to be friends with. I don't think it's too far gone to try, so this was really helpful!

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by supersingershannon on 4/9/2012 4:29:32 PM

 
 

Heyy gurls!! Need some first hand, good advice, like this GL poast? On friends, school, work, fitness, fashion, or anything and everything else?!? You can join the club Queens of hearts <3, it is run by our fabulous president honeycakes!!! I am a member and today you should join too!! You can become an officer and share your great advice, or be a member and chat with others, and ask your questions!!

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by Seal17 on 4/5/2012 10:35:26 PM

 
 



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I'm going to a secondary school next year and i'm anxious!! I have never met a new person in my whole 7 years of elementary school!! Do you have any tips on making new friends? The whole: Nice to meet you: is soo lame. Help!! Thank you!!




Hey girlie,

Believe it or not, on the first day of school "Hey I'm ___, nice to meet you!" isn't actually lame... it's TOTALLY normal! The important thing is to be outgoing when you get to your new school and meet friends whenever possible. Pick a lunch table and ask the group there if you can sit with them, then chat and get to know them while you eat. Make small talk with your classmates in each class. Introduce yourself to the girl who has the locker next to yours. Join some new clubs or sports and talk with the people there. It's all about pushing yourself outta your comfort zone, even if it feels a little lame, so you meet as many people as possible and can find the ones you "click" with the best! <3
Lauren C.

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by chick987 on 4/5/2012 10:18:39 PM

 
 

Hey just to let you guys know, this totally works. i hadn't read the article before doing this, but now me and my frenemie are now so close, it's so great. She's my new bff.

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by bluegreen332 on 4/5/2012 7:29:18 PM

 
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