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Girlfriends: 9 Ways to Be a Better Friend

Could you do better in the friend department? Don't stress. Here's how!
9 Ways to Be a Better Friend
Girlfriends On Vacation
By Charli Penn · Updated October 27, 2020
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Have you fallen behind on your return phone calls and emails? Ever caught yourself asking for more help than you’ve given out? Do you owe a friend a favor? If you just answered, “yes” all around, let’s face it, you could be a better friend.

Before you start beating yourself up – seriously don’t – remember that you’re not a bad person, you just need to step it up a bit.

Here are 9 things you can do to become a better friend right now.