Putting Friends First, Choosing Between Friends and Boyfriend

We know it can be tempting to live in honeymoonville 24/7 and make your partner your priority. And we know sometimes you're going to opt out of brunch plans with your friends because your guy wants to drive to the beach and you really, really want to go with him. But it's all about balance, and there will also be times when you must give a rain check to your boyfriend and be there for your best girl instead. Here are eight of them.

1. When she's just been dumped. The aftermath of a breakup often requires a support team, and that's especially true if your friend's former flame did the dumping. Whether she was taken by surprise or brokenheartedly saw the end coming, she'll need you more than your guy needs, say, an evening snuggle buddy.

2. When she's just dumped her latest dude—even if you hated him. Raise a glass with your boyfriend and cheers that "Ding dong the d—k is gone!" But then get your adorable buns over to your BFF and support her in whatever way she might need, because any breakup—even one she initiates, even when you couldn't be happier he's gone—still sucks.

3. When it's been six weeks since your last girls' night out. Sure, another movie marathon or a fine dining experience with your favorite man is always awesome, but you need girl time too. Make sure you're logging regular hours with your BFF, and slip her into your schedule whenever too much time has passed.

4. When she has a DIY emergency. If she's got 72 hours to cut 400 pink-hued elephants from construction paper so she can hand-string garland for her sister's baby shower, drop your boy like a bad habit and come to her apartment bearing scissors.