SPOTLIGHT ON.............When Romance gets in the way of friendships

Have u ever heard the saying "boyfriends and girlfriends come and go,but friendships are forever"?It's a nice saying,but in reality,its not 100% true.In fact,some boyfriends and girlfriends do last forever,while some friendships fade away.
No matter how you feel above the above quote,the truth is when a friend becomes romantically interested in someone,whether it's a just crush or a full-on relationship,it can put a strain on the friendship.Suddenly,time spent between friends comes second to time spent with a boyfriend or girlfriend.Sure,they still want to hang out with you,but only if their crush isn't available.Or maybe your friend is heartbroken by a crush,and nothing you do can make her feel any better.The things the two of you used to enjoy together just suddenly don't seem as fun.
While you can't control how your friend handles it when he or she is in a relationship or crushing hard on someone,here are some ways to make sure that when you're in that position,you don't jeopardize your friendships:
- Keep balance in your life...........there's enough time to hang out with your friends and your crush seperately.
- Continue doing things with your friends that are unique to the two of you.
- Don't blow off your friends at the last minute if a better offer comes along from a boyfriend or girlfriend.
- Talk to a sibling or parent and ask them if they think you're keeping things in perspective.
sometimes when you're "in it,"its hard to see whats really going on.