Why is it so hard to join a group ? My boyfriend has his group of friends (both males and females) but every time we hang out with them, I feel left out because I don’t have history with them and they all have their inside jokes and stories. He said I need to try more to interact with them but honestly I feel like certain friends mostly his female bestie is trying to not include me. I’ve tried to become friends with her but she’s not putting in effort to get to know me … I need advice.

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Real friendships are made naturally. It’s better to have less friends than being friends with the wrong people. If the vibe and connection are not there, don’t force it. Just give them time.

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All you can do is try to immerse yourself in the group and try to have conversations with them. After awhile, your bf should acknowledge it if you are making the effort and they are not. Just keep in mind, sometimes shy people struggle to understand they aren’t doing enough. That applies to both you and the friends.

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Friendship is more a result of exposure. Give yourself time to integrate into the group

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Also don't be afraid to give yourself permission to not be ok with the female bestie. That works for some people but not for everyone.

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Definitely make an effort but def be okay with yourself if you can’t build a relationship. I’m not friends with all my fiancés friends and I have no issue with it. I have no qualms with them either. Pure indifference.

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Give it some time. You'll soon know who the real ones are. Also, keep I mind that not everyone is conscious enough to notice that you're not feeling included and it's nothing personal/intentional.

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