Dear Zwinky: Frenemies, Secret Love, Beaus Vs. Buds

Mar. 9th, 2012 at 5:02pm

Hello, my Darlings! How are you all?

So many wonderful holidays have danced past us these past few months, and I hope all of yours were filled with friends, fun, and punch bowls full of love! Now that your New Year’s resolutions have been set and all your lace-trimmed Valentines tucked away, it’s time to take a step back from the chaos and reflect on all that has happened.

Did you let something magical slip through your fingers? Find you the courage to stand up for yourself when the going got tough? No matter how you handled the challenges that faced you, the important thing is to learn, learn, learn from every step along the way. It’s nearly spring and the perfect time to dust off the last of the winter blahs and bad patterns and emerge as a brand new you!

Now, on to some of your letters!

jplovebunny0221: Dear Miss Thang, I’ve been bullied by one of my friends that i have been friends for like almost 4 years. She keeps saying she is prettier than me and says oh your to ugly to be a model when i said i wanted to be a model and i don’t know what to do or to say when she says these things i mean iv’e been an amazing friend to her i don’t know why she is being mean to me now please help me. Love: Julie

Oh, Julie dear. It sounds like a classic case of the FRENEMY. One second she’s a bestie, the next second just a beast. Ideally, your best buds cheer you on and encourage you to fulfill your hopes and dreams – not cut you down and call you names. Did something happen to cause your friend to suddenly be mean to you? Or is this a personality trait you have noticed growing over time? If something happened, perhaps you can approach her and talk it through. If nothing happened, then think hard about what you are getting out of this friendship. When you have been gal pals a long time, it can be hard to separate the awesomeness of yesteryear from the not-so-nice way of today. It’s important to not let a rosy past get confused with a thorny present.

cuddleme78: If u like a boy, and he likes you, but he has a girl friend.. WHAT R U SUPPOSED TO DOOO? D;

Slow down, sweet Cuddles, and take a good look at the facts in this tricky love equation. We all know that people can find their true love when tied to another. But then what? Of course this fellow fancies you (you are wonderful, natch). But…he has to be single before snuggling up to you! If he courts you while attached to another, he is walking a fine line between smitten and sleazy. He’s also hinting that he might having roving eyes, which no girl deserves! Take heed that you don’t become the Other Woman…you should be the Only Woman!

fight4allwrongreason: dear miss thang: my gf is mad at me right now she is mad cause of 1 of my freinds =\ tht iim hangin out with she said 2 chose her or my freind nd i dont know which 2 chose i dont want 2 be mean or hurt any of there feelings.. plz respond bsk -blake

It is a well worn conundrum in love, Blake: Beau vs. Buddy. Miss Thang suspects this scenario might be one of two things. It’s possible your girlfriend is just looking out for you: does your pal have questionable habits or is perhaps a bad influence in some way? If so, your sweetheart may just be concerned that the company you keep prevents you from being as great as you can be. Her complaints might be warranted, so keep them in mind. However, the other possible scenario is a lot simpler. She may just want to spend more time with you. While you shouldn’t have to choose between your partner or your pal, you do need to make sure you are giving each the attention deserved. Confirm to your hunny bunny that your heart beats only for her, and that nothing you do, nor no one you hang with, affects that. That may be all it takes! If she needs more reassurance, figure out scheduling that works for you – or try hanging out all together!

And that’s it for this time, loves. Do you have more advice for your fellow Zwinksters above? Drop it in the comments below!

Love life