6. Getting shy around your friends
The only time you need to worry about your partner being shy and quiet around your friends is if it happens after they have all met at least three times. Some people are naturally gregarious, like maybe your ex met your friends and was instantly the life of the party. Not all people are the same, and it could be that your partner is nervous and shy because they want to make it clear they’re good enough for this group’s close friend.
It’s intimidating coming into social scenes that already have their own particular histories after years of knowing each other. It’s only normal that your partner takes a back seat in the first few hangs to get a sense of the dynamic.
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