Is this normal boyfriend friends tease me?

[Anonymous]

Is it normal for your boyfriend's friends to tease you a lot does that mean they like you?

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm, teasing can sometimes be guys' way of bonding and messing around, but it really depends on what kind of teasing it is. If it feels like they're genuinely just joking and busting your balls in a friendly way, then it's probably not a big deal.

But if the teasing feels more mean-spirited or they're making comments that really embarrass you or make you uncomfortable, then that's a different story. No one wants to hang out with people who are just bullying them, you know?

My advice would be pay attention to how your boyfriend reacts when they tease you too. If he's also chuckling along like it's no big deal, then maybe it is just friendly messing around. But if you notice him getting defensive of you or telling them to knock it off, then that would be a good sign.

At the end of the day, you wanna feel respected by your boyfriend's crew. If the teasing always leaves you feeling annoyed or self-conscious, then have a talk with your guy and let him know they need to tone it down. Any real friends will want you to feel included and comfortable when you all hang out. Don't be afraid to speak up if you need to!

[AviatorTom]

The opposite of like is apathy, not hate. If someone is taking the time to tease you, there must be some part of like there.

[BadApple69]

If they didn’t like you… they probably wouldn’t tease you.

[CubaPirate]

How does he tease you? With sexual undertones perhaps.