Girls’ Life – July 2019

44 GL AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2019

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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.

KEEP IT GOING Drop some clear hints (“I’m so

glad we can help each other keep our grades

up”) that you’re content to keep things on

the no-nonsense narrow. Hopefully, he’ll be

cool with that...so you can maintain your

friendship (and your grades).

LET IT FADE^ If he’s feeling you and you’re feel

ing, well, nothing, then (gently) let him know

now before he falls further. If he still doesn’t

get the hint, you may have to ease up on the

cram sessions for a while.

Your BFF begged you to hook her up with

your BGF. You knew they weren’t going to

be right for each other...and sure enough,

they break up in about five seconds.

KEEP IT GOING Ditch their drama by institut

ing a no-gossip rule with both your best girl -

*and* guy. It’ll keep things more calm—and

both friendships solid.

LET IT FADE Sometimes you have to take a

stand—and a side. Say your BGF kissed anoth

er girl, then ghosted your bestie...and she’s -

totally torn up. Can you stay pals with the boy

who brutally broke your BFF’s heart? Only you

know the answer to that.