It's great that you've found a guy you're so into, and who likes you a lot, too. And it's understandable that being with him is a big priority. But when you spend all your free time with just one person, two things can happen. First, you lose perspective on life. You forget about some of the things you like doing with other people, things you can't do with a boyfriend (get your nails done together, drool over Orlando Bloom, etc.). You can even end up feeling resentful and angry with the other person because they don't fulfill every need you have, even if they're a great person. The second thing is, what happens if the one relationship you have been relying upon ends? Yeah, we never think it's going to happen, and it may not in your case, but it's a possibility. And then you're totally screwed, because you blew off all your friends and they're mad at you now.

I'm not suggesting you dump your boyfriend, or even that he can't be the person in your life you spend the most time with. But relationships are not all or nothing. If you schedule in time for your best friends, (and don't call your boyfriend 50 times when you are out with them, because then it doesn't count), your relationship will be fine. You may need to reassure your boyfriend that you are not blowing him off in any way, but that once in a while you need time to hang with your girls. And if he has trouble sharing you with your friends, that's pretty lame and controlling, and you wouldn't want to be with a guy like that anyway.

Next, you need to apologize to your best friend. She may still have a hard time "sharing" you, especially if she doesn't have a boyfriend and is a tiny bit jealous of you (even if she is happy that you're happy). But having a range of healthy relationships is what makes us whole. No one person can be all things to you; you are way too complex and interesting for that.

— Kate Forest, MSW