It’s hard having a best friend
with a boyfriend and you’re stuck in Single Land. Especially when you were best
friends for years before her boyfriend was even in the picture. Once Mr.
Perfect shows up, it’s like you don’t exist because he’s all she spends time
with. When she does hang out with you, she’s on the phone with him, texting
him, talking about him 24/7; all you can do is nod with the occasional “Mhmm” and
stare off into space, wishing you had a boyfriend you could gush about and
maybe make her feel jealous, too.
The worst part is when he comes
over “unexpectedly” while you two are supposed to be having some girl-time. Then
he stays there for hours and you just sit alone watching one of your favorite chick
flicks while they’re cuddling on the couch whispering sweet nothings to each
other. It’s hard feeling happy for your best friend when seeing her happy makes
you feel lonely and miserable.
What else can you do? You can’t
really ditch your best friend because of her new beau; you two are joined at
the hip and no boyfriend wedge should separate that. You can feel bitter on the
inside without displaying it. Once it’s just the two of you, tell her outright
that it upsets you that her boyfriend comes over when you’re hanging out with
her or that he’s all she talks about, and it makes you feel like you’re being
replaced. If you’re open with her, she’ll take your feelings into account and
both of you will be happier, and your friendship will thank you. When they have
a fight, who is she going to come crying to for advice? You, her best friend. They
say boyfriend trumps best friend, but if you’re honest and loyal to her, you’re
irreplaceable.
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