Page 48 - Girl's Life (August - September 2019)

CAN YOU REALLY
BE PLATONIC
PALS WITH A
GUY? THE TRUTH
ABOUT BUDDY-
ING UP WITH A
BOY…AND WHEN
TO BREAK
THE BOND.
BY JIAE KIM

Ahh, guy friends.
From the sporty dude who’s
always down for a game of
kickball to the laid-back boy
you can count on as a dance
date in a pinch, each BGF
adds his own special vibe to
your crew. But sometimes
things can take a turn—and
leave you wondering if you’re
really “friends” or if things
are a bit more complicated.
Find out if your connection
is cool…or if you’re headed
for heartbreak.

You’ve been study buddies since seventh
grade, but now he’s sending signals that
he’s into more than your chem notes. Your BFF begged you to hook her up with
KEEP IT GOING Drop some clear hints (“I’m so your BGF. You knew they weren’t going to
glad we can help each other keep our grades be right for each other...and sure enough,
up”) that you’re content to keep things on they break up in about five seconds.
the no-nonsense narrow. Hopefully, he’ll be
cool with that...so you can maintain your KEEP IT GOING Ditch their drama by institut-
friendship (and your grades). *and* guy. It’ll keep things more calm—and
ing a no-gossip rule with both your best girl
LET IT FADE If he’s feeling you and you’re feel- both friendships solid.
ing, well, nothing, then (gently) let him know
now before he falls further. If he still doesn’t LET IT FADE Sometimes you have to take a
get the hint, you may have to ease up on the stand—and a side. Say your BGF kissed anoth- WESTEND61/GETTY IMAGES
cram sessions for a while. totally torn up. Can you stay pals with the boy
er girl, then ghosted your bestie...and she’s
who brutally broke your BFF’s heart? Only you
know the answer to that.
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