Dear Wendi: My friend was supposed to ask this guy if he liked me. Instead, she asked him out herself, and he said yes! When I told her that wasn’t fair, she said, “All’s fair in love and war.” Is she right?
Sad and Mad
Dear Sad and Mad: Don’t let your friend’s catchy little phrase fool you. For one thing, it’s just what people say to justify some lame-o thing they’ve done. For another, you know in your gut — and I bet she does too — that true blues don’t act the way she did. You have every right to be sad and mad! So, next time you want some help in the guy department, pick another friend. This friend needs to do something to earn back your trust (like maybe get a clue about the mean thing she did, be truly sorry and apologize?) before you confide in her again!
Dear Wendi: I really want to ask my little sister’s friend out, but my sister said she’d kill me! Should I go for it?
Worried Big Brother
Dear W.B.B.: You have the right to go for any (available) girl you want — but be ready for a rocky ride if you pursue this girl. See, your sister also has the right to be mad if you interfere with her friendship — which is how she’s gonna see this. After all, how can a girl talk about her annoying big brother if Big Bro is dating the very friend she’s dishing to? And the image of you and her friend getting lovey-dovey probably will make Little Sis downright queasy. (Hey, imagine a guy friend of yours getting involved with your little sis. Gross, huh?) So, before you go for this girl, be as sure as you can that it’s something you want, try to have half a clue that it’s something this girl wants — and be ready for your sis to be UNhappy!
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