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Posted on: 08/21/2006
Question
I dated this guy for about a month and then we broke up, he said it was because we never saw each other, but recently he told me that he still loved me and that the reason we broke up was because he didn't like my friends. He said he wanted to date me this school year but he didn't want my friends to be part of the "deal", I really like him still, but I'm not just going to dump my friends because of some guy, even a guy I REALLY like...what should I do?
Answer
Your instincts are really good - trust them! This guy should make you very nervous because he is obviously very controlling and wants you all to himself - two "danger signs" that suggest it would not be a healthy relationship.
Boyfriends will come and go but girlfriends stay forever! Tell him you are sorry, but conditional relationships are not right for you!