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Girlfriend vs Girl Friend?

My longterm girlfriend (Amy) and I have been together over five years. I don't usually have friendships with other girls, but I did start carpooling with another girl (Carolyn) who is sort of "in our group". Carolyn and I rarely hung out after work, and usually Amy was there. Amy decided, after seeing us watching telelvision one night without her, that my relationship with Carolyn was "innapropriate". Let me stress that I am not having an affair with Carolyn nor am I "meeting her secretly" or something. Since then Amy will have nothing to do with Carolyn, and she complains if Carolyn calls to hang out. I no longer carpool, but Carolyn is upset that she no longer can feel comfortable in group settings. Sometimes I find myself unable to hang out with friends because carolyn will be there and I am loathe to be yelled at by Amy. Carolyn wants to patch things up but Amy is unwilling "I just don't like her" and is now upset at me for trying to play mediator. Any advice?

Update:

more: Amy feels that I "run to other girls" when we fight. I do have a tendancy to discuss my relationship with people for a new perspective, and she is also upset that I have talked about THIS situation with carolyn and others. She said "If I have to be best friends with Carolyn than our relationship isn't worth it" which makes me sad that she seems to hate carolyn more than love me. I probably should just call Carolyn and say "hey, don't call me anymore" but I often organize social events for the group and I feel bad excluding her. I don't like exclusion. Plus it is hard when Carolyn is with another friend because suddenly that friend now can't come to dinner or something...I'm not sure what the "right" thing to do is.

Update 2:

About her and other guys: Honestly I don't care. She is in this technical school where she has a lot of group and 1 on 1 projects and she often spends time with other guys. I suppose she isn't going to the movies with "bob". The thing is that I don't really even care about hanging out with Carolyn, it just irritates me that I have to plan events around this and not able to hang out with who I want when I want.

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  • 2 decades ago
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    sounds like Amy has a case of the green eyed demon. Jealousy. Some how while watching you and Carolyn together Amy saw something that looked to her that there was more going on between the two of you. It could have been a sexually chemistry that you and Carolyn have no clue of. Amy now doesn't want you to be around Carolyn out of fear that you will "get closer" to Carolyn. Basically it is fear of losing you to another woman. There is nothing like losing your BF to a mutual friend. So you need to have a heart to heart with Amy and let her know that she is being unreasonable and seeing things that just aren't there and she is being completely unfair to you and Carolyn.

    And stop taking your relationship problems to other women. That will definitely piss your girl off.

  • 2 decades ago

    I believe that your girlfriend is too jealous. You sound like a nice guy who loves your girlfriend. But jealousy can ruin a relationship. There is nothing wrong with having a girl as a good friend. If anything your girlfriend should be happy , you can always ask your friend advice about your girlfriend. like what to buy her and what she may be going through as a female. I would let your girlfriend know where you stand on this. That you love her and you would not hurt her, but you need her to respect you just the same. Good Luck.

  • Gail
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    Well it should be his girlfriend, and he should both sit them down and tell them that he doesnt appriate the fighting thats going on be between the two. He should tell his friend that he needs to respect his girlfriend and his girl friend needs to respect his friend. If they cant compromise then he'll just have to split the two apart, like he can spend time with his girlfriend and then maybe his friend ( although that might start a very bad conflict). If he likes his friend then he needs to tell his girlfriend because it not fair that shes being drag along for nothing.

  • 2 decades ago

    Let me tell you, girls are CATTY, myself included. If I was Amy, I would probably NEVER be comfortable with you hanging out with Carolyn, but I am especially catty and jealous. Either Amy is unnecessarily jealous (such am I) or she seriously thought she saw some sort of a threat in Carolyn. If you really love Amy and want to continue your relationship, maybe Carolyn shouldn't be so important to you if she's not important to Amy. I mean if Amy is like this with other girls and all sorts of people, then that's a different story. My opinion, there's nothing you can say or do to make Amy like Carolyn.

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  • 2 decades ago

    You're in a tough situation. It's time for Amy to grow up. And it sounds like someone is going to have to force her hand on this one.

    Tell Amy to come for a "sit down" meeting. You've got to impress upon her how her imature behavior is adversely affecting all aspects of your life. Wrap up your discussion with your expectations for her to make ammends with Carolyn.

    Be willing to make some accomodation to her, such as including her in more activies or allowing her some away from home time with her friends, or she'll probably book on you.

    This is going to be a critical turning point in your relationship. If you handle it in a mature way, your relationship will grow.

  • orr
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Girl And Friend

  • 2 decades ago

    I think that your girlfriend needs to get that stick out of her butt, and you need to grow a back bone.

    Not being rude, but why do you let her control you like that? It sounds like your girlfriend is insecure about herself and the relationship. I think it's awesome that you respect your girlfriend enough to listen to her opinion, but to completely cut out a friend like that because of another person's jealousy is ridiculous. I think you need to start giving your friend Carolyn a little bit of respect and your girlfriend Amy a little bit of an attitude. She needs to LIGHTEN up.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    Yeah, it does sound like she's insecure with herself and which really isnt fair to you..

    So, just because you were watching tv with a friend that is both of your friends your gf hates her now..? Wow, thats a little drastic.. So, it was okay for you to carpool with her but tv is out of the question..

    Why do women feel threatened by other women.. Its because they are not confident with themselves or confident with the relationship, imo..

    Me personally she is being immature and taking this too deeply...

    Yes, people, it is possible for people of the opposite sex to be friends and just friends...especially if she knew your gf and hung out with her...

    Sounds crazy imo...

    Thats a tough situation though cause it seems no matter which way you choose, you can never win..

    good luck...

  • 2 decades ago

    Its an insecurity. Just reassure her without getting upset at her for having feelings. Understand from her point of view. Would it make you question things if it where her with a guy? Mainly understand this is the way that she is. Is that what you want for the rest of your life? Afterwords make your decision.

  • 2 decades ago

    Your girlfriend just feel insecure around other girls,which is typical.You can try to give her more attention and just show her that she is the only girl for your eyes.I hope that helps!

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