My BFF and I have always spent New Year's Eve at her house watching the ball drop. But this year, I want to mix it up.

My BFF and I are invited to an awesome New Year's Eve bash. My BFF doesn't wanna go, but I do! Should I go?

If you really want to go ... GO! If she is a good friend, she'll understand and maybe even go with you. Explain to her why it's important to you. Just be sure you don't hurt your friend in the process!

--Kristin E., 12

Tell her it would be fun to stay at her house but that it might be even more fun to go to the party! Free food, more buds end probably boys. If she says "no," invite a couple of friends to your house and have a little party there. Happy New Year!

--Sofia J., 12

If your BFF insists on staying in, spend New Year's Day at her house. Make sure she knows your friendship is deeper than this one night and that spending it away from her wouldn't mean a thing in the grand scheme of your relationship.

--Alyssa A., 17

Try to encourage your BFF to go to the party. If she won't, then go solo but be sure to get back to her house in time to watch the ball drop at midnight. This way, you get to check out the party and still show her how important she is to you.

--Caroline V., 13

Get your friend interested by pointing out the cute guys who will be there. If it doesn't work, choose not to go, When you have a real friendship, you make sacrifices. Make your private New Year's Eve together a party to remember on its own.

--Kayla S., 16