3 times it's OK to tell your bestie's secret

You heart your BFF and would do anything to protect her. When she tells you a secret, you obvs have to keep it. Her new crush’s name is for your ears only and you’ll never spill. But is there ever a time...

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Bombshell: My bud told me her dad abuses her

My friend told me her dad abuses her and is always drunk. Her parents are divorced so she only has to go over to his house every other weekend and a day in the week. I don’t know what I...

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Help! My BGF has a serious medical condition

My guy friend was just diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. I don’t know how to act around him because he has changed so much. He is very weird and alone now. When I text him, he doesn't answer. I’m worried. Is he OK? ...

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5 secrets to dealing with a catty friend

We know you heart your hunnies, but have you ever had a friend that sometimes goes to the dark side? You know, maybe she started offering backhanded compliments or dissing other darlings behind their back. When this babe’s behavior gets to be too...

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Copycat alert! Help your friend find her own style

Your friend is always joining the same clubs and doing everything that you do. You like her, of course, but you’re tired of seeing her every second of every day. So how do you get your pal to work on her own...

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My BFF is a liar, liar, pants on fire

One of my best friends lies all the time. No joke. She always makes up stories about her sister and brother (if she even has any). One time I called her house, and she pretended to be her sister. I knew it...

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10 ways to brighten your bud's day

Wanna make your BGF’s day? Cheer up your bestie after she flunked that science test? Destress your sis in seconds? Keep readin’ girlie and you’ll basically be Miss Congeniality in no time! Smile. Walk the halls beaming at your classmates. Seeing your pearly...

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Should you fib for your friend? The 411

Telling a fib to help your bud wiggle out of a sticky sitch is totally a no-brainer, right? Wrong! Covering for your bud can be harmless…sometimes. Other times, it can land you both up to your ears in big trouble. The no-shame game Your...

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From bullying bud back to bestie

My bestie and I have been friends since we were little, but lately she’s been doing some mean things. Sometimes she’ll destroy my lunch before I get to eat it or take my phone and text people inappropriate things. Sometimes she even gets...

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My friend needs help

I have a friend who is in denial. She needs therapy, but she says counseling is for messed-up kids. We tell her she needs to talk to someone, but she says she is fine and tries to change the subject. How do...

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