Is it fair to him if I go to a party with other guys, but don't take my boyfriend?
Question Posted Monday June 25 2012, 3:05 pm
20/f I've had a boyfriend for over a year. We usually do everything together, but some of my college friends have asked me to go out with them, specifically one of my good (girl) friends from school. She wants to go to a party at a house that will be coed so there will be other guys. She never said I could invite my boyfriend, would it be wrong for me to go to the party (not talk to guys flirtatiously at all) without my boyfriend? I want him to come, but I think if she wanted him to come she would have asked. I feel awkward now and I don't know what to do. Thanks
Xui answered Monday June 25 2012, 8:02 pm: I honestly think you should ask your boyfriend to go, It is a social gathering and would be the right thing to do. If you wanted to spend one on one time with a friend then I would find that more an appropriate time to leave the boyfriend at home. It is a bit rude to not invite him to go to a party at least. If you are feeling the need for a day off from him then go out alone with the girls. [ Xui's advice column | Ask Xui A Question ]
JustJessOx answered Monday June 25 2012, 5:49 pm: Hey there,
Personally I don't see it as a problem at all should you chose to go. In fact if I were you I would go!
It's completely healthy for boyfriends and girlfriends to do things separately. It shouldn't be an issue. Like you said you are going with your friend to have a good time and guys will happen to be there,it doesn't mean you are going to do anything with them.
You need to be able to socialize without your boyfriend from time to time.
I go out all the time without my boyfriend and vice versa. We trust each other completely so it isn't an issue.
Why not ask your friend is it okay if he comes along? I don't see the problem she probably forgot to mention. Or maybe she just wants a girls night?
Talk to your boyfriend about it if he is feeling insecure and reassure him that nothing will happen with other guys. He needs to be able to give you this space though and allow you to go out on your own from time to time.
Good Luck and Much <3
Jess 18/f [ JustJessOx's advice column | Ask JustJessOx A Question ]
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