Let's be honest. We all have that friend. You know the friend I am talking about. The Samantha Jones. The Blanche Devereaux . The Don Draper. The friend whose sole purpose in life is to ask “looking?” The friend you go to the bar with only to have them disappear with a guy after the first round of cocktails. The friend who keeps a spare toothbrush in their car. The friend we refer to as the common whore.
This person can be found in every friend group, in all environments–bars, churches, politics–and is always on the prowl. They do not discriminate, and they do not understand commitment or objects that signify commitment, such as wedding rings.
Let me pause to say, I'm not judging. If anything, I'm jealous. Who wants a scoop of vanilla when you can sample multiple flavors?
With that being said, though, I've learned it can be tricky to navigate friendships with those whose libidos are more powerful than their ability to text their friend back. So I came up with a list of tips for dealing with this friend:
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First and foremost, make sure this friend is being safe. STDs are a real thing.
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When going out with this friend, make sure you always bring a backup friend that won't ditch you
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Remind this friend to share their location with you before a night out. Being a good friend means being able to find your friend if they have been with a stranger for 24+ hours.
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Don't let them get drunk around people you don't want them to sleep with (E.g., your boss, your crush, your father)
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Come up with a code word between yourself and your friend so you can rescue him/her in emergency dating situations
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Make sure they have enough money for a Lyft ride home
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Never judge this friend for what they put in their mouth
Remember this is your friend, and they will always have the best stories and offer the best dating advice. Keep them around and try and learn from them.
*If you have additional suggestions for dealing with the Samantha Jones in the group, let us know!