Typically once a friend gets romantically involved with someone, most—if not all—of their attention is given to their significant other.
We've all witnessed how things go when a friend is in the honeymoon phase. While one friend we may see less of, another might go completely MIA because they're so distracted with their relationship.
Regardless of how happy one is in a relationship, it's crucial to maintain a balance between spending time with your family, friends, and partner. Of course, people can't provide an equal amount of time to spend with everyone, but don't completely isolate your friends and family for your S.O.
Your friends and family were there before you met this person and they will be there for you long after your relationship potentially ends (not to sound pessimistic to you hopeless romantics).
Do you really want to lose a friendship—or several friends—at the cost of a relationship? If your relationship crumbles who will you have then?
Then again, you'll often find your way back to your sincerest friends. However, not everyone is so forgiving.
Unfortunately, many friendships end because people allow their romantic relationship to hinder their priorities toward others. Never feel like you have to choose between your S.O. and your friends.
It's not uncommon for a person's partner to intentionally keep them away from those closest to them. It's one thing if you ditch your friends for your S.O. Do not let your S.O. control your world to fit their world's needs.
Realize that it's not healthy to hold your partner higher than friends and family. They are just as significant—if not more—than your S.O.