How do you stop your friends from making you the third wheel?

[Anonymous]

[TommyMountainFigure]

That's a good question. Actually, that's a great question.

Be decisive and assertive, but without causing imposition.

For example. When you're all sitting round thinking up places to go, or for things to do. Have something ready which will appeal to the group (It doesn't matter HOW big the group is). Say it in such a way it sounds appealing and exciting, but and this is the important bit. If someone is against it, don't argue.
The more you do that, the more your opinion will be taken more notice of.

[ProbablyClueless]

Getting better friends. I wish there was a better way to handle this situation, but there doesn't seem to be. If your friends aren't making you a priority, you need to find people who will.

[jennifer_bloom]

I was at a bible study party at a restaurant one time and the seating was predetermined by the pastor and then a girl who was assigned to my table asked me if I would be okay with her leaving our table to sit somewhere else, cause one uncoupled person was sitting with an engaged couple in a single table and she did not want them to feel awkward. Bring a 4th friend along when your friends bring each other.

[Nikki1989]

You need better friends if that is happening.

[Lynx122]

It's not possible in some situations you just have to hang out with different people.

[Starrrboy]

You can't.. either accept your place or not lol..

[Pillubi]

I stay out of trios as much a possible.

[WhitneySnow]

Go out in a group

[laly520]

by having better friends

[lmkimcurious]

Don’t hang out with them or talk to them about it

[newNapoleon123]

oh senorita oh madam oh lady please be my lover

[Badgirlnatalia]

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