How to Avoid Being a Third Wheel

Being a third wheel on your friends' hot date is never fun. It can make you feel left out and lonely even when you're close friends with the couple. Read on to find out how to tactfully avoid getting stuck in these situations so that you can avoid being a third wheel.

Instructions

1. Decline the invitation if one of your friends asks you to come to dinner or to the movies with her and her boyfriend. Nicely explain to her that while you love hanging out with them, you'd rather let them go out and spend some quality time alone.

2. Make plans with your single friends instead of agreeing to be the third wheel on a date. If you don't make plans with any other friends, you'll be tempted to hang out with the couple when they ask you to since you may not have anything better to do.

3. Invite other friends along when you are going to hang out with a couple. For example, if one of your close friends and his girlfriend really want you to come over, ask another friend to come along so that you don't feel like a third wheel the whole night.

4. Plan a girls' or guys' night out, and invite your friends that are in relationships. This way you'll get to spend time with your friends without their boyfriends or girlfriends attached to their sides, and you won't feel as bad turning down their offers to come along on date night.