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Old Jan 15, 2025, 05:12 AM
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I am confused. I thought the people who are ignoring you are your group of friends, not your girlfriend's friends? In your last post, it seems as though you're saying the opposite. If they are YOUR group of friends, it is illogical to keep close to this group because your gf decided she likes them and now she is making them HER friends. They were your friends to begin with, so you have every right to distance yourself from these people to keep yourself safe and happy. Yes, we sometimes have to tolerate people we don't like for the sake of our partner, but since they are your friends, at least that's what I understood, then it's within your rights to take action in the face of disrespect. Or, like we have suggested here, speak with this group of people directly and confront the issue. Also, know that you have a choice to go to other music venues and see other bands. No one is forcing you to always go to the same bar/venue every week. You can branch out and see other music. I am sure there are plenty of other options wherever you live if there is live music available. You're not being forced to go the same place every week. And again, I don't advise you to continue to bring this issue to your girlfriend - either confront your friends gently but directly, or distance yourself and go elsewhere. In which case you can simply inform your girlfriend of needing to distance because the group is disrespectful towards you. Know that you do not have to tolerate disrespect for the sake of your girlfriend. That would be masochistic. Remember that.
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