A woman friend of mine is in the rush of a new romance. Because we're quite close, she's eager I meet the lad. But I'm reluctant to comply because, simply, I'm not dating at the moment myselfand hanging with a new (especially a "new") couple can make me depressed. This unappealing emotion (let's call it envy) has hit me hard more than once before--in fact, once with her and a different guy--so I'm on guard about it.
While I'm happy for her, I worry I'll behave badly if forced into third wheel-ness. She's already started hinting it is time I meet her boy. My preference would be to meet them at some larger social gathering, where I could excuse myself more easily if my mood sours.
Should I tell her how I feel or just keep declining the invites as they arrive?
Any advice?


and hanging with a new (especially a "new") couple can make me depressed. This unappealing emotion (let's call it envy) has hit me hard more than once before--in fact, once with her and a different guy--so I'm on guard about it.
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