Calling all singletons out there! Ever noticed that your friends seem to all be coupling up? Suddenly feel like the sharks in TP have gobbled up all the fish and now there are none left in the sea? Notice that you are suddenly third wheel in nearly every single situation? If so, then you understand more than anyone the annoying things that come along with your best friend having a boyfriend. Yes, it’s fantastic that your friend is all loved up but the Regina George side of you can’t help feeling a teeny weeny bit sickened by her new found happiness. If this is you, you have come to the right place- HCX has compiled a list of the four most annoying things about a friend being in a relationship so you can vent away without feeling too mean!
1) When “Girly Night” becomes “Couples’ Night”
Embarrassingly enough, I know this situation only too well. On one occasion, I actually ended up becoming ninth wheel on a night out. Who knew that ninth wheel was even possible?! Imagine this: you have been slaving away/ procrastinating for hours on end in the library with the thought of Cheesy’s with the girls as your only motivation to keep attempting to work. However, when it comes to the actual evening- your friend slope of with her new found heartthrob and you end up in bed, alone, sober at 11pm.For all those loved up people out there, spare a thought for your single friends! There is nothing more irritating then when you are dancing away to “REACH FOR THE STARS” only to find you are suddenly surrounded by a sea of couples showing their affection to one another. Furthermore, HCX think you’ll find when dancing on your own in Arena, the “cheese” of the place becomes even more prominent (both literally and metaphorically).
2) The never-ending conversation about Glory Boy
Once again this is one that we have all experienced. Have you ever noticed how when your friend is in a relationship they have an incredible ability to make every conversation you have with one another, turn back to Golden Boy? This appears to be a fascinating talent of those in a relationship- fascinating and infuriating. A friend of mine recently informed me that one of her not-so-single friends casually brought up in a conversation the fact that her boyfriend didn’t like pancakes. Now whilst this may have been a riveting fact for those within the relationship, it is not quite so exciting for those who are not involved. Yes, as your friends we love to hear all the nitty-gritty of your relationships but save the less interesting *cough* boring *cough* stuff to yourself.
3) Gaining an extra housemate
Suddenly noticing that your house seems to have gained a new member? Ended up seeing/hearing more of your friend’s boyfriend then you intended? Then once again you know aggravating it is when suddenly your friend’s new flame decides to move in. Understandably, your friend wants to spend time with her new boyfriend, but does it have to be every single night? Sometimes, you just want a night in being girly… But this has to be ruined by the sounds of flirting and laughter from your friend and her boyfriend which you can hear through the paper-thin walls. Also, the fact the boyfriend is here means you always have to do the whole awkward knock on your friends door just so that you don’t have the unfortunate incident of seeing more of your friend’s boyfriend than you were expecting! Then, there is the culmination of the boyfriend’s possessions clogging up the hall. This can unfortunately lead to resentment, owing to the fact you can never get away from the boyfriend as there is always something constantly reminding you about him!
4) When her boyfriend tries to become your new best friend
Okay, so it is always lovely when you get along with your friend’s boyfriend, but when a guy is just a plain suck up in order to gain your approval, it can become a tad irritating. Examples of annoying behaviour of this kind include: making private jokes between you two on your first meeting, nick names, trying to show off his banter and uttering the dreaded line: “I have a friend I can set you up with, lets double date”. It is obvious the boyfriend is trying to impress you so that he is on your good side, but being overly friendly is just too much! Actually, worse is when the boyfriend does not make any effort at all. That again is plain annoying and really quite rude, especially if he expects to stay every night around your house. Admittedly getting the balance is not easy but perfecting it is greatly appreciated.
There you have it then- the most annoying things about your best friend having a boyfriend. Those in a relationship: Take note. Singletons, keep a copy for yourself; you may need it for future reference. If all else fails: print it out and leave it on your best friend’s bed as a subtle hint… and watch all the annoying behaviour vanish into thin air.
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