ADVICE
“My best friend hates my boyfriend. What do I do?”
That’s an unfortunate situation, but you can’t force them to like him.
Speak with your best friend and ask them why they hate your boyfriend. Perhaps they don’t know him well or have negative assumptions about him, hence, their resentment.
If so, clarify these assumptions about him to help your best friend understand him better. If they’re open to it, you can invite them to do an activity with you, so that they can get to know each other better.
If they’re unwilling, then there’s not much you can do. You might just have to make compromises in consideration of your best friend’s feelings so as not to cause conflicts. But make them understand that they must respect your relationship with your boyfriend.
If you’re truly friends, they will try to accept your boyfriend and be nice to him for the sake of your friendship.
This situation might be difficult to handle. But don’t stress about it too much. Over time, they might appreciate your boyfriend’s good side, especially when they see you happy with him.
