Forget the mani-pedis—this year it's all about DIY pampering. Why spend money on a service you can give yourself at home? Plus, why invest in someone else when you could be dating your BFF? When was the last time you had a spa night? If you make the time for it now, not only will your skin feel amazing but also your bond with you and your bestie will strengthen. Here are some of our favorite tips to keep in mind: Turn off your phones . There's nothing more annoying than having a friend checking their phone every five seconds. It'll put both of you on edge if they're texting other people or checking Instagram every thirty seconds that night instead of spending quality time with you. Keep it simple . Don't spend too much money or time on this "night." You don't need to go out and buy a ton of new products; just pick some essentials from the drug store and use what you've got at home! If you're really feeling like going all-out on your spa night, then we recommend taking a trip somewhere (like a salon) that offers all the bells and whistles: massages, saunas, cu[removed]ber water...the works. That way you won't feel as guilty about skipping out for frozen yogurt after. Make an activity list . Maybe deep conditioning isn't your thing? Try making a list of five fun things (e.g., dinner, drinks, karaoke) that you can do with your bestie to break the ice. Keep an open mind . Sometimes dating your BFF means doing things you might not normally do. If she's been dying to go rollerblading and you've been dying to have a nine-hour spa session, then there's no reason why you can't indulge in both! Just keep everything balanced so neither of you feels like the third wheel. And remember: all is fair in love and BFFs. Prepare for battle . Next time you're at Chipotle, ask them to add some guacamole on top of whatever it is that you order. It might seem weird ("I just paid $9 for a bowl of rice, beans, and chicken!"), but trust us—it's worth it. Then see who can handle the most amount of guac before their date starts hating them for it. Be confident . If you're dating your BFF then you probably already know that she loves you unconditionally no matter if you go out with a full face of makeup or looking like a zombie. But putting on some rouge will make you feel more confident around her, so why not give it a shot? The only thing worse than walking in with last night's makeup smeared all over your face is walking in feeling self-conscious about yourself! If anything, dating each other will make each of you feel amazing about yourselves by the end of the night because at the end of the day, you're dating your BFF—that's pretty amazing. Don't overthink it . Sometimes her dating tips can get on your nerves (or vice versa), so let loose and forget about trying to impress for once! That said, don't go too crazy with these dating rules...you'll both start feeling like cats on a hot tin roof instead of besties hanging out together. Take lots of selfies . If dating each other is making you feel awkward then just take some silly photos that will help break the ice! At the end of the night, send them to all your mutual friends telling them how much fun you had—they'll love seeing how cute you two look together. You might even make new friends along the way. The dating will come . You'll find that dating your BFF won't turn into a dating nightmare—it could actually lead to cute dates with other people. If you're feeling confident enough, ask her to set you up with one of her friends! After all, dating your bestie just makes dating even easier because she already knows what you like and don't like. Plus she can help prep you before a first date so that it goes as smoothly as possible...even if that means going over dating rules 20 times before the big day. Keep in mind: dating each other doesn't have to be a thing unless both of you want it to be! There's nothing wrong with dating regular folk who aren't your BFF (but hey, if dating your bestie works out then great!). It's all about having fun and dating with confidence. Stay strong . Just because dating each other might be a little hard at first doesn't mean that the friendship will suffer. Be open and honest with each other and you'll find dating as friends really isn't as bad as it seems. In fact, dating your BFF could even help strengthen your bond by showing what you two have been through together—you're pretty much soul sisters now! Who would have ever thought dating one of your good friends could lead to so many amazing things? Good luck with those dating rules! And remember: no matter how weird or awkward it is, just laugh it off and make memories that will last you a lifetime. Title: Best dating tips for dating your BFF Keywords to include: - dating tips for dating your best friend ARTICLE CONTENT: 3 rules of dating when dating your best friend is involved If you're dating someone, it's probably good advice not to hang out with them 24/7. Dating them might entail going on an occasional date or just staying in and watching Netflix together—whatever floats your boat. But if you're dating one of your BFFs then there's a little bit more planning involved...or at least a few more questions. Will they find hanging out so much as friends weird? Does this mean my friendship can't survive? And what about