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Sisters Before Misters
We've all been there. That terrible moment where you discover that you and one of your friends like the same guy! Gasp! It's moments like this where it is so important to step back and get God's perspective on the situation. Oftentimes when we have butterflies dancing around in our stomachs, and excited emotions toward a particular guy, we can feel tempted to believe that he is more important than our sisterhood friendships. But you have to remember that this is merely a phase in life, and things are most likely going to change. Either she, or you will grow out of that crush and move on. Don't allow drama with guys to tear apart your precious friendships. Make the decision that sisters come before misters!
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Say "No" To Gossip
Gossip, jealousy, and lose lips are one of the fastest ways to destroy strong friendships. If you have a misunderstanding with one of your friends (which is bound to happen, because we're all human!) or are worried about something that happened, talk to her about it right away. Not to another friends. If you have problems with a friend, discuss them openly with that friend, and that friend only. Everyone doesn't need to know what Susie said about you and Sarah, or how deeply she hurt your feelings. Talk to Susie about it and clear things up as quickly as possible, without involving your entire tribe! If you need another ear to hear what's going on, and lend some Godly advice, talk to your Mom, big sister, or an older woman you trust: not your peer group. Gossip is like a wildfire that damages everything in it's past. Even if your intentions are pure, by the time they reach someone else's ears, the entire story might have changed.
Be known as a Godly girl with high integrity. Say "no" to gossip. Let your friends know that you don't want to hear rumors, or talk about people behind their back. Set the standard, and make your space a "no gossip zone." Because if you have friends who gossip with you about other people, who do you think they're talking about when you're not around?
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