There's nothing like a Halloween episode to spice up the tricks (and treats!) on our favorite teen drama. Yet, underneath the costumes, a very real question haunted last night's Gossip Girl: Is it easier to forgive a BF or a friend? Let's chat…

Spoiler alert, Smitten readers!


In the beginning of the ep, Blair sets her sights on winning Chuck's trust back. So, in true B. fashion, she decides to go behind his back to help him secure a liquor license for his new club's opening. Chuck discovers Blair's well-intentioned deceit, and he—eventually—lets her off the hook. But, when Blair crosses Serena to help Chuck out, S. does not forgive or forget her friend's foul play.

Meanwhile, Olivia (Dan's new girlfriend, played by Hilary Duff) tells Dan that she never dated Patrick Robinson, an actor that she filmed a very steamy love scene in a vampire movie with. (Patrick Robinson? Vampire movie? Yep, GG has officially indulged Twilight's Robert Pattinson by referencing his angst-ridden fangs on the show.) Later, Olivia comes clean and reveals that she did in fact date P-Rob on—and off—camera. Dan grants her instant forgiveness.

This brings up a very interesting question: Is it easier to pardon a beau than it is to forgive a friend? I'm torn. I think it all depends on how close I am to the friend and/or the guy. The more intimate the tie, the more likely I am to give that person a second chance.

But, it's all too easy for a bestie to think that your loyalties lie with your boyfriend, or for your guy to think that you're on your friend's side. Argh! I get frustrated just thinking about the intricacies of managing these delicate relationships.

What do you think? Is it usually easier for you to forgive your BF or your friend? And, why is that? Have you ever been stuck in a difficult spot between the two?

P.S. More relationship lessons from Gossip Girl:

Have You ever deceived a guy to get what you want?

Has love ever made you feel vulnerable?

Have you dated a guy who hid a part of himself from you?



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