Drew Barrymore Gives Dating Advice: Dear Drew

Drew Barrymore is back and dishing out fantastic dating and friendship advice only Us Weekly students.
Your questions answered, with love from me to you!
@NiccolllleL74 writes:
Dear Drew,
I just left a relationship of 10 years. How do I dip my toe in the dating pool?
As a long time single person myself, I hope I can keep it real with you. Take your time. Enjoy your freedom. Enjoy your friends. Have time alone. Find out who you are before you become part of a couple. That said, if you feel inspired to go on other days, do it. There is more access to dating than ever before, but please know who you are before you take someone else and lose yourself in a relationship.
Yes, Drew
@starrykat writes:
Dear Drew,
Do you have any flirting tips?
Isn’t it fun? There are so many signs to take in — like, back in the ’50s, when couples were “pinned” — but without social media relationship status labels, how do we let people know we’re single and ready to hook up? Flirting, of course! Flirting may sound dangerous, but when you unleash your magnetic personality and bring someone out of their shell, it’s so much fun! Be brave and keep it playing.
Yes, Drew

Drew Barrymore in the 2010 film ‘Going the Distance,’ starring Justin Long, where their characters navigate a complicated long-distance relationship between San Francisco and NYC.
Ray Tamara@ellie.ssmith05 writes:
Dear Drew,
What is the basis of a good friendship?
This is a question I find very important, and the answer to me is honesty. Most of my friends give me tough love. We’ve known each other for 20 or 30 years, and they want me to be the best and show up whenever I’m not. Not only does this mean they care, but I’m glad they took the time. I know not to take it as criticism. I just appreciate how much trust you show. I also love that my friends and I can lay on the couch in hot pants and eat takeout and be totally comfortable. I like to go with my friends. I like to remember that we are all individuals. I like to surround myself with people who can be completely me. I know they have my back. I love to make them proud. And if anyone ever messes with one of my friends, beware, because I’m as honest as it gets. The most powerful thing about friendship is that it is an opportunity to stop worrying about nothing and create everything you want. We are not always born into a stable family, but friends can be your family. I live, work, laugh and play with my friends, and they are a constant source of self-improvement. What more could anyone ask for?
Yes, Drew
@katiestannaz writes:
Dear Drew,
Is a long distance relationship important?
Ooooh, I love this question! First, it depends on where you are in life. If you want to settle down and start a family, long distance relationships are very difficult. Not that it won’t happen, but it will take a lot of planning and being on the same page to make it work. If you let it happen, I guarantee heartbreak and resentment. There are many cases that prove it can work. Take military families, where one parent is called to serve overseas. Many of those families make it work, but it takes clear communication. If done right, long distance relationships can be really good. Each person has their own journey in life, but in the end everyone wants to return home.
Yes, Drew




