Even though it's upsetting, try to recognize that your friends love you and have your back, which is a pretty amazing thing. They know you care about this guy, and that his cheating really hurt you, so of course they're angry with him. Yes, he said he was sorry and you two worked it out, but it actually may take your pals longer to forgive him that it took you.

It sounds like things are going to be a bit awkward for a while, but over time, as your friends see that your guy is being loyal to you, they'll start to relax a bit and let him back into their lives. For now, though, you can't really force things. If your friends really don't want to hang out with him, let it go for now. It's not fair to them, or your guy, to push them all together when they're not ready. You shouldn't have to choose, though. Maybe you'll need to spend time with your friends and your boyfriend separately until things cool down. If either of them asks you to ditch the other, that's not okay, and you can explain that you care about all of them and want them all in your life and that this isn't some popularity contest. You can also firmly let your friends know that you understand they are mad at him, but it's not okay to keep talking badly about him to you, either. Just tell them that if they don't have anything nice to say, not to say anything at all. Be patient, and with time your friends should come around.

Here's what you shouldn't do: Cut your friends out of your life. They care about you, and they're there for you, and if things go awry with you and your dude, you'll want to have friends who aren't going to go anywhere, no matter what. Treat them with respect, make time for them, and don't try to make them join your boyfriend's fan club if they don't want to. They are entitled to their opinions, and as long as they aren't constantly belittling someone you care about, then it's okay for you all to agree to disagree.

Good luck, and we hope things work out all around!

—Andrea Pyros