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5 Reasons to Have a Guy Best Friend and 2 Reasons Not To

Tara Block — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:30:21 PDT

The hashtag #reason2haveguybestfriend is currently trending on Twitter. And it got us thinking, what are the perks of your bestie being a guy vs. a girl? Here's what we came up with.

Reasons to have a guy best friend:

There won't be that underlying competitive streak in the relationship that's sometimes unavoidable with a girlfriend.
Guys understand their fellow gender better than we do, so they have a more accurate jerk-dar when it comes to potential love interests.
From "Does this haircut look good on me?" to "Am I being too needy?" a guy friend won't sugarcoat the truth, which we need sometimes.
Arguments and fights are inevitable in any relationship, but guys tend to put it all out there instead of holding it in and being passive-aggressive.
As antifeminist as it might sound, sometimes it's nice to have a guy friend when your car dies, you need to put together an Ikea bookcase, or there's some sort of bug infestation in your apartment.

Why it's not such a great idea:

A guy friend can never fully "get" what it's like to be a woman, so there will always be those moments when we need a fellow lady friend who doesn't run away when we are being an emotional, irrational basket case.
That inevitable When Harry Met Sally rule: someone in the friendship always falls for the other. We've seen it time and time again; things get complicated the minute one person starts to want more out of the relationship than being "just friends."

Do you think it's better to have your best friend be a guy? Why?

Girls Aren't Mean, Just Exclusive

Colleen Barrett — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:00:55 PST

Boys will be boys, but girls will be mean. That's a cultural stereotype, but now research has pinpointed what causes that amorphous and unpleasant dynamic to flourish so well in estrogen-laden grounds. It's competitive and judgmental, it aims right for the self-conscious, and it's very powerful. But it's not mean; well, not mean-spirited anyway.

Joyce Benenson of Emmanuel College and Harvard University found that women and men socialize in completely different ways. Women prefer close, one-on-one relationships, while men prefer groups. It's why women are far more likely to have best friends than men.

But when conflict arises, men fare better. Because they socialize in groups, they're less likely to be devastated by someone leaving or coming, while women are biologically programmed to feel threatened. Because they're used to having fewer, more intimate relationships, the ousting of a former friend or the coming of a new one causes them to fear exclusion. This, according to Benenson, is what causes females to round up the troops, build a fortress of friends, and get cliquey.

I can say with absolute certainty I've seen this cliquey behavior in men, but I can also say I've seen it even more in women. Whatever. Biology can't sit with us at lunch today!

My DISFunkshion: How to Live With Your Best Friend

OnSugar Blog — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 04:00:14 PDT

Here's a post from OnSugar blog My DISFunkshion.

"Playing house" on the playground in second grade is one thing, but living with your friends is another. Some people will warn you against rooming with your best friends in college but others say it’s no big deal. In my experience, there are important do’s and don’ts:

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Trend Alert: Fancy Thong Flats

FabSugar — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:50:22 PDT

I have I don't even know how many pairs of fancy thong flats. Once hot weather hits I get in the mood for not only flats but fancy, shiny, glittering ones! These are the perfect evening alternative when you don't feel like subjecting your feet to strain or blisters fueled by high heels. Why, I think they can even be wedding appropriate - just look at some of these sparklers.

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Gifts for Your BFF

FabSugar — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 18:00:58 PDT

Put away the passe charm bracelets and broken heart lockets! You and your BFF can now venture out proudly linked in these cute and comfy tees from Brooklyn-based designer 19.23.

And should you ever lose your BFF to your ex (are you listening, Jessica Simpson?), 19.23 offers a wide variety of other fun and funky tee shirts starting at just $34.

Worse comes to worse, maybe you can just stock up on a few of the "other half" tees - you never know when a new BFF will come along!

Workout Clothes For Moms-to-Be, At-Home Highlights, and Outdoor Wedding Gowns: The Best of PopSugarTV This Week

Brittney Stephens — Sun, 27 May 2012 06:27:31 PDT

This week in PopSugarTV, Fit rounded up the most comfortable maternity workout clothes to keep you looking cute throughout your pregnancy. Yum is getting ready for grilling season by giving us a tutorial on how to grill vegetables perfectly, just in time for your Summer barbecues. Bella let us in on how to paint balayage highlights at home for a sun-kissed look, and over on Fab, it was all about finding the best romantic gowns for an outdoor wedding. We also talked to Alicia Silverstone about her eco-friendly beauty collection and her reunion with her Clueless costar Jeremy Sisto. Check out all the videos in the links above and visit PopSugarTV for even more!

Kristen Stewart Rocks Short Shorts to Party With Robert Pattinson

Katie Henry — Sat, 26 May 2012 11:33:00 PDT

Kristen Stewart slipped out of her Reem Acra gown and into a Dolce & Gabbana t-shirt and sexy black shorts for Robert Pattinson's Cosmopolis Cannes Film Festival afterparty. Earlier in the evening, Rob hit the red carpet solo at the film's formal premiere, while Kristen stuck close to his best friend, and her On the Road costar, Tom Sturridge. The trip to France came right in the middle of Kristen's international Snow White and the Huntsman press tour. The film opens in theaters June 1, and Kristen's headed back to the states next week for a few more promotional stops. As for Rob, he's in the running for two of the hottest roles in Hollywood. New reports say Rob's considering the part of Finnick Odair in Catching Fire, the follow-up to The Hunger Games, and he's among the sexy guys competing to play Christian in Fifty Shades of Grey.

How to Rough It and Still Look Red-Carpet Ready

Michele Foley — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:00:56 PDT

I love to camp. And I am, for the most part, pretty OK with whatever the wilderness throws at me. Not the case with everyone - including a few friends of mine who sometimes join me in the outdoor fun. I've learned from them that newbie campers have the most trouble with sleeping outside and abandoning their normal beauty and hygiene regimen. If you know someone like this - or if this is you! - here are a few essentials to make sure that you get a good night's rest and also look your absolute best (without seeming like a princess).

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Say Hello to Summer: 125 of the Best Dresses, Sandals, Swimsuits, and More to Kick It Off Right

Hannah Weil — Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:01 PDT

Since Memorial Day plans have everyone seeking party dresses, fresh Summer shades, and sweet seasonal kicks, we're doing the legwork for you. Just in time for the weekend, we've rounded up the best in Summer sandals, totes, swimwear, dresses, and more to kick off the season as stylishly as possible. The bonus? This ultimate shopping guide is also budget-friendly. Nothing in this crew of essentials is over $100, so feel free to stock up. Click on to shop 125 of our favorite things for Summer.

Photo courtesy of Free People

Pregnant Sienna Miller Goes Boho With Her Maternity Style

Katie Henry — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:55:00 PDT

Pregnant Sienna Miller was all smiles during a stroll through her Primrose Hill neighborhood today. She stepped out in a short flowy dress and accessorized her baby bump with a low-slung belt. Sienna's been hanging in London while her fiancé Tom Sturridge traveled to Cannes for the world premiere of On the Road. Tom cleaned up his beard and wore a suit on the red carpet, where he posed alongside his big-screen costars Kristen Stewart, Garrett Hedlund, and Kirsten Dunst. Tom's best friend Robert Pattinson was also in Cannes to support Kristen and Tom's project. The film is expected in theaters later this year, which gives Tom more time to hang close to home with his own leading lady, Sienna.