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10 Tips On How To Be The Best Friend Ever

During my life, I’ve had really great friends (the girls who are always there no matter what) and I’ve had terrible friends (one BFF went behind my back to date my crush). At the same time, I’ve had my own moments where I’ve been a great friend and times when I’ve been a bad friend (like when I picked a dude over my bestie). We’ve all had moments like these before.

It’s easy to be the bad friend; it takes work to be the girl everyone can count on. Just like a relationship, a friendship takes commitment, effort and dedication. You have to really work to be there for someone and to stand by their side even after being around them constantly. Making a friendship work, even when you truly love and care for the person, can be tough, but it’s definitely not impossible. Want to become the best friend any of your besties has ever had? Here are 10 tips on how to be a good friend: 

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Do you think you’re a good friend or a bad friend? What tips did I forget? Tell me in the comments.

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