A friend will tell you she saw your old boyfriend-and he's a priest.

For those who don't know this is an Erma Bombeck quote, and if you're not familiar with her please google her, she's hysterical and yet so realistic on women's movement issues. Now onto her quote... lets just agree to disagree on this one. It basically says a true friend will lie to you to save face. I don't think true friends should ever lie to you, however I think in the appropriate situation, blurring the lines a little to boost someones self esteem can be a good thing. No one likes to be the dumped person in a relationship, and a true friend knows how hurt you are on the inside when you boast the biggest front of all. Again I never think it's alright to lie, but every now and then the littlest embellishment is totally ok. In fact as a bestie, you might want to consider it your duty if you ever want your wing lady back. So next time after your friend is broken hearted, tell her no one would go near her ex with a ten foot pole at the bar. Tell her that her hair looks better than ever, even if it doesn't. Always be the friend that you would want to have.