This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at BC chapter.
- Talk to Them: First, it’s important to find out why your roommates don’t like your boyfriend. They may just be looking out for your best interests.
- Don’t Vent to Them About Your Boyfriend: This may be obvious, but sometimes we all need to vent. In this case, it might be a better idea to vent to someone who doesn’t hate your boyfriend. This will only add fuel to the fire.
- Let Them Get To Know Him: Maybe your roommates or friends just don’t know a lot about your boyfriend. Try to get them all together so they can get to know each other.
- If That Doesn’t Work, Try Giving Them Space: If that doesn’t work, you can try limiting the time that the two groups are together. Maybe your roommate has a problem with your boyfriend because he’s always over and she just wants to hang out with you or even be alone. If you can see that the sight of your boyfriend aggravates your roommate, maybe go to his room or hang out somewhere else.
- Most important, do what makes you happy: If you go around life, trying to please everyone but yourself you’re going to end up unhappy. If your boyfriend makes you happy and treats you right, your friends should support you and your decision to be with him. If they don’t, maybe they aren’t the kind of friends you need.