How To Share Your Best Friend With Her New Boy
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How To Share Your Best Friend With Her New Boy

Because if you're going to third wheel, might as well do it in style

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We all know the feeling you get when your best friend gets a new guy in her life. I get it, every best friend has been there and it sucks, I know. So here are a few pointers that will help you get over that feeling and become the world's ultimate third wheeler.

1. Get To Know The Guy

You know what they say, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Just kidding, kinda. This guy is going to be around either for the long run or for the time being so there’s no point in resenting him for existing. Embrace the fact that he is now a part of your best friend’s life and it’s okay to be friends.

2. Forget Calling Shotgun

As sad as it is, the time of calling shotgun have officially come to an end. So just get used to the view from the backseat because 9/10 that’s how it’s going to be. The one plus side is all the extra leg room (it makes it a little easier to convince yourself that the backseat is way better than shotgun)

3. Schedule Best Friend Dates

Now that your best friend has a guy, she is no longer going to be available to hang out with you at the drop of a hat. Make sure to tell her when you want to have a Girl's Night and binge watch all the Nicholas Sparks' movies together so she can clear the night and give you all her attention.

4. It Ain't All About You Anymore Sweetheart

For the past however many years you and your best friend have been joined at the hip. Y’all knew the 411 about each other’s lives and all the omg moments others were oblivious to. Now things are different and it’s okay to be a little bit sad about that. It’s not okay to make your friend feel guilty though. Try to avoid dealing the jealousy and harassment card. Give them their space and be happy for her. Your time will come, I promise!

5. New Matchmaker

With a new guy for your friend comes even more new guys for you. Use your best friend’s new love interest to your advantage. Don’t be afraid to ask him if he has any buddies he could set you up with. The double date options are endless!

6. She's Still Your Best Friend

Just because y’all don’t see each other 24/7 like before doesn’t mean y’all aren’t still best friends. And just because she has a new guy in her life does not mean she’s breaking up with you. It’s all about learning to share your best friend. And even though it’s going to be a little strange for you at first, know that your best friend will always be your sister from another mister, and your ride or die.

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