Prom Spot - Q&A: Prom Dates: Telling Friend Guy Isn't Into Her?

Q. My best friend wants to ask this guy to the prom, but I know he doesn't like her. Should I tell her to forget the whole thing?

A. This is a tough one. If you tell her the truth, she'll probably get mad at you. But if you aren't honest, she'll have to deal with the pain of being rejected. It's not easy to be the bearer of bad news, but let's face it -- sometimes the truth hurts! You have to ask yourself: Is it better that she finds out from the guy or from a close, trusted friend?

Before you say anything, make sure her prom crush is absolutely, positively, 100 percent not interested in going with her. The worst thing you can do is meddle without having all the facts. Once you know for certain, you may want to find a gentle way to break the news. One good way is to tell her that he's going to ask another girl. Be very vague and nonspecific, but make sure she understands that he's spoken for.

If that doesn't work and she's still bent on asking him, try to set her up with someone else or suggest another guy that she has a better chance with. Technically yeah, you could just keep silent even though it's hard to watch a friend walk straight into major heartbreak. In the end, it's your decision. Whatever you do, keep your friend's feelings in mind.