I really think one of the hardest things at this time in your life is figuring out relationships. It doesn't matter if it's with boys (and THAT'S a topic for another day!) or your parents or your brothers/sisters or other girls, sometimes it's hard to get it all right.

First, I am so sorry that you are having to deal with someone who is acting like a "mean girl". Sometimes we just aren't as nice to each other as we should be. I'm not sure why this girl is telling your best friend lies. Unfortunately, that is out of your control. She can do what she wants to do and your best friend has the choice to believe her or not to believe her.

So, what can YOU do?

Here are a couple of thoughts...

- You are going to have a lot of chances to have a lot of friends. Remember this experience and "do unto others as you would have them do unto you". Don't ever be a "mean girl". Don't tell lies about others.

- Just be you. The best way to combat lies about you, is to live the truth about you. If your friend doesn't see that the things she's hearing are not true, she must not know you very well. Just keep being you and she'll see the truth.

- Surround yourself with TRUE FRIENDS. What is a true friend? When Elder Richard G. Scott spoke for the first time at General Conference after being called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, he said, "I wish to share with you some of my most treasured friends, that as they have helped me, they may help you now and throughout your life." Check out the talk to find out more about these treasured friends..that can be YOURS too!

Hang in there, missy. Your truest friends will love and see the truth about you...the REAL CLAIRE!