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The How-To Lounge: Mixing Your Friends and Boyfriend

Mon, 06/16/2008 - 11:00am by DearSugar
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A boyfriend who can’t stand his girlfriend's friends can wreak havoc on an otherwise happy relationship, while having a boyfriend who enjoys her friends' company is a huge asset in a budding relationship. To check out my advice on how to make the latter an easy task, just read more.

  • Though it’s likely that your significant other will be willing to spend time with your friends simply because he’s a good guy and wants to make you happy, avoid having him see them every time you get together. Not only will it wear on your friends, but your boyfriend may start to feel resentful instead of more than happy to oblige.
  • Conversely, don’t be afraid to invite your boyfriend along every once and a while even if he seems resistant at first. It’s important that he gets accustomed to your friends and that your friends don’t think he has some aversion to getting to know them.
  • Only include your boyfriend in activities or events he will enjoy. He may not love going out for wine with the girls, but he might really like a co-ed BBQ at your friend’s house.
  • Don’t feel like you need to oversell your boyfriend to your friends or vice versa. You care about all of these people for a reason, and with enough time, they should be able to figure out why on their own.
  • If you're really having a tricky time incorporating your boyfriend into your group, plan a get-together for both your friends and your boyfriend’s friends. That way your boyfriend will be in his comfort zone while spending time with your friends, too.

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  • skigurl's picture
    skigurl
    1

    what about the opposite? when your friends don't like your boyfriend?

    because girls will be girls, and because your friends always have your best interest at heart, its very common that girlfriends will not like/accept/approve of new boyfriends!

    on the other hand, i find that my boyfriends have always liked most of my girlfriends, because they're fun, funny, nice, and boys are boys - they're easygoing and like everyone

    22 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • Sporky's picture
    Sporky
    3

    My ex-husband hated all of my girlfriends and never really gave any good reason why. I ended up without girlfriends after a while. he hated my sister too, who was always very nice to him. The "new" bf (well, it's been over 5 years but you get the idea) is the opposite, he really likes all my friends and loves be in on the chat when they come over. Then he'll go upstairs and leave us be. he's really great that way.

    22 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • em113's picture
    em113
    4

    Ugh I really dislike my friend's boyfriend. She is guilty of bringing him along EVERY time our group hangs out. She even brought him with her to say goodbye to me before I went home for the summer (I'm in college). I wouldn't like him regardless of her behavior, but its certainly made it worse because now I don't like the dependent person she's become around him. It's weird when a guy makes you lose respect for your friends...

    22 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • emalove's picture
    emalove
    5

    Thankfully, my best friends love my husband...he's outgoing, fun, upbeat...they love to have him around!

    22 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment
  • glamorouswink's picture
    glamorouswink
    6

    I actually want to keep my friend and my man separate because the time i spend with him OUR time. I could hang out with my friends anytime and i only see him once every few weeks Sad(

    22 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment

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