No one will tell you with confidence that they like all of their partner’s friends, but everyone will admit that it is an uncomfortable and difficult position. On the one hand, you can’t bear to be with these people, but on the other hand, you don’t want to come between your partner and them, because no one has the right to tell you who to hang out with or not.

So if you’re looking for some help on how to deal with your partner’s friends, you’ve come to the right place. With these tips, you can effectively handle this difficult situation and protect your relationship and peace of mind.

  • Find out what is bothering you

Some people just annoy us and that feeling happens to everyone, but it’s important to get to the bottom of why you feel that way. Think about what exactly bothers you about your partner’s friends. Maybe you disagree with their lifestyle, or maybe they remind you of someone from your past, or just their aura is repulsive and it makes you feel uncomfortable.

Still, these friends may bring out a side of your partner that you don’t often see. Maybe your partner acts differently around them or you worry that they are a bad influence. These are unpleasant feelings, but you shouldn’t attribute them to your partner’s friends, but to your partner himself.

  • Talk to your partner about your feelings

Once you’ve determined exactly what’s bothering you, have an honest conversation with your partner. Try to do this when you are both in a good mood and can hear each other. Talking about it can help you understand why your partner has these friends in his life and help him better understand your perspective on the matter.

  • Try to get to know them better

When you get to know someone better, most of the time your initial opinion changes. So you can invite them to your house if you live together or meet them outside for a coffee or a drink. This will give you the opportunity to get to know them better and maybe they will pleasantly surprise you. In addition, your partner will act as a connecting link between you, which will make you feel more comfortable. In this case, make sure to ask your partner beforehand if you have anything in common with their friend. This way, you will be able to steer the conversation towards a topic that interests both of you and you can talk and bond.

  • Accept them

At the end of the day you should trust your partner’s decisions about who they keep in their life. Acceptance is the best thing you can do for yourself. Learn how to live and be okay with seeing these friends occasionally. This way, you’ll have a better time and protect your peace and your relationship because their presence won’t upset you. And if these don’t work, then you don’t need to push your feelings, follow the following:

  • Set healthy boundaries

You obviously won’t make your partner choose between you and his friends. Instead, set healthy boundaries with your partner’s friends. Find a code for when you’re both comfortable being around them, when it should be just the two of you, and when your partner should meet them alone. This way you’ll create a healthy distance between yourself and the people you don’t like, and your partner won’t have to get in the way.

  • Encourage your partner to see their friends

If your partner cares about you and wants to make you happy, he may subconsciously distance himself from his friends. Surely this will not be good for his psychology and may have an impact on your relationship. So when friends ask him out, encourage him to go out with them without you. In the meantime, this will be a good reason to spend time with yourself. Personal space in relationships is healthy and everyone’s friendships are very important regardless of other people’s opinions.