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It depends. For some girls, having a best friend feels like too much

pressure. For others, it’s the only way to go. If that’s you, here are two

things to remember.

One: Don’t get into a tight relationship with just anybody. If you can’t

be yourself with a girl, then proclaiming yourselves “best friends” isn’t a

good idea. It’s better to let your friendship grow for a while. If you want

to get closer, work on the little conflicts that come along. Let her know

what you enjoy about her friendship and what you would like to see

change.

Two: Even best friends aren’t best friends every single day. Friendships

are like a dance. You get close for a while, then you pull away, and then

you get close again. That’s normal. Keep talking to your friend when

you’re feeling more distant, but be sure you have other friends, too.

Never put all your energy into a single friendship. That way, if you and

your best friend aren’t doing well this week, you aren’t left out in the

cold. In the end, that means a lot less pressure on the friendship.

I like having a group of good

friends who all get along. That

way, no one is singled out as

being better than the others.

I think it’s OK to have a

best friend as long as you

have other friends, too.

I do have a best friend. I don’t

tell my other friends, though,

since I don’t want them to feel

left out.