We’ve all been in arguments with our best friends before - it’s awful, but it happens. Most of the time it’s over something stupid like cancelled plans, or jealousy issues. Fighting with your best friend is the worst thing ever, and if you’re anything like me- (stubborn) it can be even more unbearable as it is most likely sometimes hard to admit when you’re wrong. I have had my share of fights with my best friend, some that were absolutely impossible to get through, and others that had to happen in order to bring us closer. Reflecting back on the discrepancies we’ve encountered I am able to provide a list of some of the fights you will, or most likely have already, encountered with your BFF and how it has to be handled.
1. The “Why didn’t you text me back am I not important enough?” fight
We all do this - we read a message and then completely forget to answer. Whether it be that it slipped your mind, or you were tied up at work, just reassure your BFF that of course she’s important you just weren’t near your phone. She’s your best friend, she knows if it were an emergency and she really needed you, you would be there.
2. The “You like her better” fight
Probably the most common problem among two best friends - a third party. It can be tough when one of you starts to get a little to close with someone else. It is important to take this argument and look at it from every side. Instead of tossing it aside as her being overly jealous, and only wanting you to hang out with her and no one else try and see it from her view. She may just be afraid to lose you, make sure you remind her that you can have more than one close friend but it won’t ever take away from the relationship you two share.
3. The “You’re with your boyfriend too much” fight
If you’re single you’re probably just jealous - knock it off. Just kidding, but again, look at it from both sides; is she really with him too much or are you just alone and out of chick flicks? As long as she’s not blowing you off for him try and be more understanding and put yourself in her position.
4. The “Why would you do that, get your life together” fight
Because she is your best friend she has every right to tell you when you’re doing something stupid. Should she have said it so harshly? Probably not. This fight can go a little deep, my advice is to let it run its course, but keep in mind she’s only being your second mom because she cares and wants you to be happy.
5. The “Check your attitude” fight
Typically happens when one of you are having a bad day, and take it out on each other. What to do? Stop being a brat and then remind her that she’s you best friend and you would be lost without her.
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