Cosmo Q&A

A Friend in Need

Author, blogger, TV and radio presenter - whatever you want to call her, Samantha Brett is, above all, Australia's number one dating and relationships guru. If you have a question on men and sex for Sam, submit it below. Fun, honest, helpful answers guaranteed!

Question:

My friend always picks the wrong guys. Now that we're getting older, it's getting harder for me to keep helping her through the heartbreaks … I tell her that she needs to look for a person of substance, rather than focusing on superficial stuff, but she never listens … how can I get through to her? Anna, via email

Answer:

The sad truth is that sometimes, our mates can be so blinded by love — or lust — they can't see their man's faults, no matter how obvious they seem to others! If you confront your friend, chances are, she'll turn on you, instead of the cad she's dating. So, as horrible as it may be, your pal needs to figure these things out for herself. As Mae West once said, "Women need to experience the bad boy in order to appreciate the nice guy." For more from Samantha, head to www.samanthabrett.com.au.

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