As our girlfriends navigate college life on their own, they are for the first time getting into new relationships without us there for constant advice. Soon they spread their wings on their own, and may find themselves in a new relationship, with a someone you have never met. Sooner or later, judgment day arrives and he must face the ultimate right of passage: meeting the best friend.
1. Stalk him on social media.
Before your bestie and this mystery man even get together, you have done your research after she alerted you of her latest prospect.
2. Decide whether or not to be hostile.
Based on your research and anecdotes from your friend, you decide whether or not you want to be inviting and warm, or make him work for your high standard of approval.
3. Assert your dominance.
After all, this is your best friend you're talking about. You make sure he knows that he is just the side guy.
4. Meticulous character analysis.
You take note of his every move and begin to gain a true opinion on whether or not he is worthy of dating your BFF.
5. Establish an acquaintanceship, in hopes that it will blossom into a lovely friendship.
After granting your approval you drop your hostile front and begin to form a friendship. You bond over the fact you are practically dating the same person and both accept the fact that you will be taking turns third wheeling. A beautiful friendship begins to form.
6. But, remind him that you've always got her back.
Still, no matter how friendly you become with this new guy, your girlfriend will always be your priority. He knows that if he hurts her, he has to answer to you.
