| 20 reasons why a girl mate is far better than a boyfriend |
| 1 A problem shared is a problem halved. Girls understand that. |
| 2. It's more fun to borrow your girl mates' clothes |
| 3. A boyfriend won't be any good at helping highlight your hair. |
| 4. Girl mates understand your crises. They're going through the same ones |
| 5. Your girl mate won't try to kiss you during vital minutes of Everwood |
| 6. You can grow up when you're ready to with your girl mates. |
| 7. Girl mates daon't expect to be adored 24/7 |
| 8. Your boyfriend won't be up for an Orlando video marathon |
| 9. There's less pressure to be 'you-only-better' with a girl mate |
| 10. Girls call when they say they will |
| 11. Johnny or Brad? Amazingly, your boyfriend doesn't care. |
| 12. Your girl mate doesn't lose the plot if you occasionally confuse mountains with molehills |
| 13. You don't have to remind a girl mate te change her socks every once in a while |
| 14. Girl mates get that, if a top's worth buying, it's worth buying in every color |
| 15. Girls don't laugh nervously or wince when you mention periods. |
| 16. You've got a zit just before your night in with the girls. Who cares? |
| 17. Your girl friends can think of better ways to spend a Saturday than watching football |
| 18. Girls mates see you at your worst, but think of you at your best |
| 19. Girls understand that crying can make you feel better |
| 20. You can't borrow your boyfriend's copy of Yes if you leave yours in the bus |