Know when to call it off with your best gal pal.
There's a painful part of friendship that no one wants to talk about -- when best girlfriends simply drift apart. Sometimes it happens gradually; occasionally in an instant. Still, the dreaded "Girlfriend Divorce" is common -- and, here are some good reasons to call it quits:
You're A Full-time Therapist
Everyone knows you've got to lend an ear to a friend -- but when her demands become deafening, something's gotta give. You can't solve all her problems -- and if she wants you to, let her know you're not a shrink.
She's Creeping up on Your Man
Yeah, you know how great it was at first when your BFF got along with your BF? That joy quickly dulled when you realized she was moving in for the kill. If your friend is flirting with your honey -- and he's doing the same -- it's time to kick both to the curb.
Drunken Discomfort
For too many nights on the town, she's gotten smashed and humiliated you -- and herself. If she doesn't heed your advice to put a cork in it, she might have a problem -- and enabling her won't help the situation.
So how do you make a clean getaway? Write a letter. It's more thoughtful and, unlike an email, she can't forward it to all your friends. And remember -- it's not mean to do the healthy thing in your life. Sometimes a girlfriend divorce is just the kind of split you both need.
