How to Deal (2003)
Halley is convinced true love doesn't exist based on the crazy relationships around her. Her mother is divorcing her father who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her crazed sister is planning a wedding but has second thoughts and her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time leaving Halley to feel even more alone. high school, parent child relationship, teenage girl, best friend, divorce, teenage love, divorced parents, woman director, teenage romance, based on young adult novel