Ever loved your partner… but couldn’t stand their friends?

In this episode of Honey, We Need to Chat, we unpack the messy reality of when your partner’s friendship group becomes a relationship problem and why it’s never as simple as “just cut them off”.

We talk about the hidden layers: identity, loyalty, history, grief, and the fear of becoming “the controlling partner” plus what it feels like when you’re the one not protected, not included, or treated like the villain. We also explore how friendship dynamics shape your future, why your “social circle” can quietly change what feels normal over time, and the difference between a friend being annoying… vs being genuinely harmful to your relationship.

Inside the episode:

• What to do when you don’t like your partner’s friends (and why it’s so triggering)

• Reddit stories featuring disrespect, boundary violations, exclusion, and reputation damage

• Why group dynamics and “the ex still in the circle” can make you feel invisible

• The research-backed truth: behaviour and mood spreads through social networks

• A practical framework to decide where people belong: Influence vs Access vs Exposure

• How to talk about it without control, blame, or becoming the bad guy

If you’ve ever thought, “I love you… but your friends are exhausting” this one will give you language, clarity, and a way forward.