How to Gain Brownie Points and Win His Friends Over

By: Jessica Danielle Ramirez 

You’ve been to his apartment, met his pets, sibling and maybe even his parents – not necessarily that order – of course. But the two of you have been nothing but close and things cannot be going any sweeter.

Now the time has come to meet his friends. Just like in Girl World, friends play an important role in a man’s life. When it comes to the women in a man’s life, the acceptability may make the relationship easier.

Life coach and psychotherapist Blanca Almeida said, “an important element in a relationship is to honor and respect your significant other’s values including his/her friends.”

There is no doubt that we seek validation from friends about the partner we choose. Having all eyes on you while the friends figure you out definitely feels nerve-racking because you want to make a good impression and feel liked.

AZLatinos.com spoke with four guys who gave us some tips on how to make a good impression when meeting his buddies.

David, 25

“I think what’s most important is trust. Trust your partner to be out with his friends, don’t chastise him for going out to meet the people he’s known longer than you. Every person deserves the right to get out and away from the confines of their relationship to mingle with their male counterparts. Secondly, don’t drill the friends with questions about him. They don’t want to be in your relationship and more importantly it makes you look insecure to them. Lastly, don’t be needy. Let your boyfriend venture around his friends, be open to talking to his buddies and don’t expect him to be by your side 24/7 wherever you go. No woman wants to be put on a short leash and neither does a man.” – David, 25.

Nick, 25

“Ladies, want to know the secret to win over your boyfriend’s friends? I will let you in on a clue. So, by now you have met the crew, and chances are, that you also have gone to a (sports) bar/club with them as well. Scenario: Everyone is having a great time, laughing, enjoying whatever entertainment is at hand. You sneak off to the ‘bathroom’, flag down your waitress/waiter, and order the next round of drinks for the boys. Guys won’t expect you to pay for the shenanigans that they will put you through. So you surprise them! You could even take it up a notch and order a round of shots. Who doesn’t love a Jägerbomb​?” -Nick, 25.