4. You’re each considered a part of the other’s family.
Your boyfriend’s whole family is going on vacation. If you’re heading toward marriage, it wouldn’t be so crazy if they invited you to join (though if you’re not invited, it doesn’t mean you’re not going to marry your guy–I wasn’t included in Paul’s giant family cruise…seven years into dating him). Or if you’re all going out for your mom’s birthday, there’s no question (in your parents’ mind, yours, or your boyfriend’s) that he’s coming along.
5. Your friends think of him as their friend, and his buddies consider you their buddy, too.
No worries if you each have a pal or two the other can’t stand. For the most part, though, your guy should be in with your friends and you should be down with his. This is crucial because neither of you should have to give up friendships during marriage, and it’s so much easier to maintain those relationships if you each get along with the other’s crew.
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