It’s May. Just about the time you used to get excited for the summer. But now, those invites are filling your mailbox and instead of filling your days at the pool and eating ice cream, you’re facing a summer full of Crate and Barrel, Bed Bath and Beyond, and ice cream makers you have to buy (for someone else).

It’s an age old debate made viral again by this recent YouTube hit, "Why Men And Women Can't Be Friends". But now, the question is shifting from “can” to “should,” as in should men and women be friends in the first place!

Everyone sees them... An awful status update from a friend that makes you question why the hell you were ever friends in the first place. It's bad enough seeing every single “We’re engaged” or “It’s a boy” update, but you’re strong, you can pour yourself a glass of wine and handle it.

Your girlfriends are like your very own personal army and each soldier has a vital role to play in your life. We’ve pinpointed five girlfriends that every woman needs next to her on the front lines…

It’s a fact of life, as we grow up, we start to spread out. Maybe you moved for a new job or your best girl is getting her masters degree across the country. It totally sucks, but you don’t have to be afraid you’re going to lose touch with your college clique. Staying close with your old buddies shouldn’t be a problem if you’re truly best friends.

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I was having a REALLY bad day and one of my girlfriends happened to send this to me. It brought tears to my eyes because it's easy to forget that as bad as it gets... it could always be worse. Sometimes the little things bring us down and prevent us from appreciating all of the great things around us and in our lives.

Last night as I was watching the movie "Love Actually" the introduction quote got me thinking about how much joy and love is out there in the world.

I read the article about the girl who “was dating a guy who was moving in w/her best friend (who at the time had a boyfriend -- but broke up a week later). The guy then breaks up with her & she comes to find out her best friend and he hooked up.

I'm a 17 year old girl and have been in a relationship since i was 15 years old, with the same guy, who is now 19.  He is perfect for me. We got engaged two months ago. I love him more than anything.