Q: I want to ask my friend's ex-girlfriend to the Debs. They broke up a month ago and he acts like everything is okay between them. What do you think?

A: Talk to your friend before you make any sudden moves. Just because he acts like he's fine with the break-up, you won't know for sure until you ask him point-blank. Be clear with him, and make sure he's clear with you. If he doesn't give you the go-ahead, set your sights on someone else. No Debs date is worth ending a friendship.

Q. My best friend wants to ask this guy to the Debs, 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 Debs 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.

Q: A good friend asked me to the Debs and I said yes. But then this guy I've been flirting with for weeks also asked me and I told him I'd go with him. Help!

A: Ooh, this one's a toughie. No matter what you do, it seems someone is bound to get hurt. Here's a way you can keep your friend without losing your chance at romance:

Since you'd rather go with the flirt, you need to tell your friend and hope he understands. If the friendship means anything to you, tell him that you'll gladly break your date with this other guy and keep your word. If all goes well, he'll step aside and let love prevail. However, if he accepts your offer to keep your word, go to Bachelor #2 and reveal the whole truth: You wanted to go with him so much that you accepted his offer even though you already had a date. Then ask him for a rain check!

Q. I've heard horror stories about girls being dumped the night of the Debs. What do I do if my date stands me up?!

A. Being stood up is every girl's worst nightmare -- let's hope it never happens to you! But if, worst case scenario, it does, stay calm. Under no circumstances should you throw a fit in your new dress.

If you haven't already, try to contact your date. Email, text, call, bebo -- anything and everything to track him down. After all, there may be some kind of emergency. If an hour goes by without a word, it's time to face facts: your date is a no-show. All the waiting in the world won't make a dent of difference. It's up to you. Spend the rest of the night retouching your makeup, or come up with a new game plan.

If you're at a loss for what to do next, enlist the aid of a few trusted friends. Tell them what happened and ask for advice. The same goes for your parents. Talk to them. The more open you are now, the less embarrassed you'll be later. Once you've talked the whole thing out of your system, you'll need to make a key decision. Will you let the creep ruin your night or are you ready to salvage the evening by going solo? Remember, there's no right or wrong decision. And don't forget that if you do decide to go by yourself, it's not like you'll be completely on your own -- your Best buddies will all still be there!

Finally, don't get down on yourself. Everyone's been stood up at some point. The only person who should feel bad is your lousy ex-debs date. So say good riddance and be happy you didn't spend your prom with someone so unworthy.