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Orinoco asked in Society & CultureEtiquette · 1 decade ago

How should I approach this? One of my female friends is being rude to my girlfriend.?

This female friend of mine (K) is an old dance partner. We never went out or anything like that, but used to dance together at salsa parties. Now that I have a girlfriend (for the past 6 months) and K has come back to the salsa group, K is now ignoring my gf. She says Hi to me, but never says Hi to my gf or even looks at her. She pretends that my gf doesn't exist. Now, K and I have been friends/friendly for many years and I don't want to upset anyone. I'm wary that if I confront K openly about it, things might get worse. How do I get K to be more civil to my girlfriend without causing a major scene?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    You have to confront K on this. It is terrible to say nothing. After all, that is the same thing as agreeing with being rude to your gf. If your gf matters to you, you need to put a stop to it the same way if she was actively saying nasty things.

    Pull K aside sometime or dance with her at salsa and explain that you don't know what is wrong with her but her behavior is not acceptable. If she can't be civil to your gf, then don't bother to say hi to you either. "You act like a snob, which I never thought you were before. Don't make me chose between you--you won't like the answer"

    You've been with your gf 6 months. It's obvious K had a huge crush on you but if that's all it was, she needs to get a grip and stop trying to make your gf jealous. Your gf shouldn't have to tolerate old meaningless crushes being so rude every time she does something you enjoy.

    You don't cause a scene by pulling her aside and telling her this but you also shouldn't do anything that would fuel the jealousy in this fire. Don't take her out on what might be a date for coffee, don't ask her why she's acting like that--b/c you don't want to get into one of those moviesque "I love you" scenes. That would be awkward.

    But you do need to set boundaries that it not ok to cross.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like she liked you and now that you have a girlfriend feels slighted because you didnt catch on to her feelings. But since she never voiced them how would you know. If shes the friend you say she is, confront her she will understand if shes true. And if she still continues being rude and a B*tch then your better off not having her in your lives. I have had similar problems with an ex-manager/co-owner who was my bestfriendr at the time I finally just cut her out of my life completly and I think Im better for it. Good luck and best wishes

  • 1 decade ago

    Is it really a big deal if K doesn't talk to your girlfriend? Do you ever see K outside the salsa class? If not, it's probably not worth a confrontation over. It sounds like there's a jealousy thing going on, but that doesn't necessarily mean that K is *trying* to be hostile to your girlfriend -- perhaps she just feels uncomfortable around her. Try including your girlfriend in a conversation more deliberately. Let her do most of the talking to K for a bit and see if things warm up.

    If things still remain icy, well, you can't always change someone else's heart. Focus on having fun with your girlfriend at salsa and keep interactions with K to a polite minimum for your girlfriend's sake.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Does it bother your girlfriend much? Or is it something she could live with? Sounds like K has feelings for you. You should find out what K's problem is with your girlfriend and tell her to knock it off. I know it is hard to have to choose between 2 people you care about but if one is being irrational for no apparent reason then there is not really a reason to keep them around.

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  • 1 decade ago

    How about taking K out for coffee, and asking her why it appears as if she is giving your girlfriend the cold shoulder? Perhaps K was interested in you as more than a friend but never told you, and sees your girlfriend as a threat. Most women are catty by nature. If another woman is attractive and thin, some women will automatically dislike them without giving them a chance. I can't tell you how many times women will exclude me for no other reason but the fact that the men pay more attention to me. Not once did they consider that this may be because I'm a nice person, not just my looks.

    Give K a chance to explain. If she gets defensive, then you may have to gradually stop associating with her.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Females don't behave like that for no reason. K had a thing for you, and you just didn't pick up on it because you didn't feel the same way.

    You should confront her about her behavior as politely as possible, but let her continue to think you don't realize about her feelings for you. That way, she doesn't get all embarrassed and act like an even bigger witch.

  • It sounds to me like your dance partner secretly liked you while you thought that it was only a friendship when you 2 were dancing and is jealous of your GF. Speak to her. If she's a true friend, she should understand. If not, then she's a b*tch who just showed her true colors. lol

  • Naomi
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Maybe invite her over for dinner with your girlfriend or go bowling or see a movie. Do something social, but maybe get K to bring a friend so that it isnt awkward.

    Spending fun time with K and your gf together in a small group and fun setting should help K to get to know her and see her in a positive light

    Goodluck :)

  • 1 decade ago

    one of them have a problem it might be your friend or it might be your friend you don't know whats going on when you look the other way it might be your irlfriend who's mean to k when your not there. all real men know wiether they admit it or not,a man can't have a friend who's a women without some kind on attraction there,the only way it is posible is if that friend is dog ugly and k sounds like a hottie.

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