From busting stress to being confident, GI girls are #blessed with besties who’ve doled out a+ lessons you won’t find in the classroom. Toss aside your pencil, ditch the spiral notebook and study up on these awesome life secrets.
![“My BFF Taught Me Everything”](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/2749/356137/5d19d1ea66d34/Relationships-School-Friendship.jpg)
“BREAK OUT OF YOUR SHELL”
Heading back to school means all-new everything: classes, friends, extracurriculars—sometimes even a new school. But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming to connect with a new crew. Take Carolyn W., 16, for example. For months, she had a tough time making friends—until one day she opened up and talked to a new girl (now her best friend). “From that point on, she basically dragged me everywhere: lunch, parties, the movies,” Carolyn tells us. “I met my closest friends that way.” After a while, Carolyn became so comfy around others that she was introducing friends to her BFF. And, yeah, she’s not going back to the shy life any time soon.
“GET BACK OUT THERE”
The lazy days of vacay morph into the crazy days of BTS...fast. In those moments, it’s great to have a bestie who can keep you grounded (and sane). That’s one reason Taylor J., 14, is grateful for her optimistic BFF. “Whenever I have a bad day, she shows me the bright side of things,” she says. That sunny influence makes stressful days seem less intense and gives some perspective when you’re turning a tiny problem into a major worry mountain.
“SMART GIRLS STICK TOGETHER”
この記事は Girls' Life magazine の August/September 2019 版に掲載されています。
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この記事は Girls' Life magazine の August/September 2019 版に掲載されています。
7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、9,000 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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![YOUR CLOSET IS ACTUALLY FULL OF Cash](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2749/1691662/0eMiAWjqM1716815631772/YOUR-CLOSET-IS-ACTUALLY-FULL-OF-CASH.jpg)
YOUR CLOSET IS ACTUALLY FULL OF Cash
You're about to clean your room, help the planet *and* find your aesthetic.
![WHAT'S YOUR LIFE PATH NUMBER?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2749/1691662/_UP_CL-iH1716815271006/WHATS-YOUR-LIFE-PATH-NUMBER.jpg)
WHAT'S YOUR LIFE PATH NUMBER?
ASTROLOGY GIRLIES, LISTEN UP: NUMEROLOGY JUST BECAME YOUR NEWEST OBSESSION.
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NO MORE SUMMERTIME Sadness
School's out, the sun is shining and you're feeling...down in the dumps? Despite sleeping in, the newfound freedom from homework assignments, endless hours of leisure time and pool days aplenty, something's got you in a major funk.
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Hey girl drink your water
In case you needed another reason to hit *add to cart* on that trendy tumbler...
![grief](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2749/1691662/t-z-lmUTs1716814824440/GRIEF.jpg)
grief
KENNEDY MURPHY WAS JUST 5 YEARS OLD WHEN HER DAD DIED-AND HER WORLD WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. A DECADE LATER, SHE'S SHARING HOW SHE LIVES WITH LOSS AND HOW SHE HELPS OTHER KIDS COPE.
![Who's Your sunny Szn Bestie?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2749/1691662/G4SA2FMzN1716814632057/WHOS-YOUR-SUNNY-SZN-BESTIE.jpg)
Who's Your sunny Szn Bestie?
Your bsf packed her bags for sleepaway camp, leaving you stuck at home, hoping to find a friend to fill her flip-flops. So, in her absence, who's your go-to gal gonna be for the next 10 weeks?
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PRESENTING YOUR no drama summer
You tell your dad you’re grabbing pizza with the girls…when you’re really headed on a date with that cutie from swim team.
![Dear Carol](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/2749/1691662/dbxeYBTBm1716814019093/DEAR-CAROL.jpg)
Dear Carol
FRIENDS OR MORE? So I'm friends with this boy. People always assume he likes me because he is super nice to me and always smiles at me and stuff. What should I do?
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5 SUMMERY LOVEVE RULES TO LIVE BY
Sooo what exactly does a girl have to do to make her \"Cruel Summer\" fantasy a reality?
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WE KNOW WHAT YOUR CRUSH IS THINKING
That infamous \"I think we should break up\" text pops up (ouch). Or your situationship keeps saying they can't wait to hang out with you...until band practice, math homework, a pickup game and, well, just about anything else happens to get in the way.