Anonymous discussion · Need to talk
Navigating Growing Friendships and Partner Boundaries in College
College has made my social circle bigger, and I’ve gotten close again with a friend who’s been really responsive when I feel lonely. I noticed I messaged them first about a meaningful update before telling my partner. Nothing dramatic happened, but… why did telling them feel easier? I may have let this friendship become important without noticing, and I don’t want my partner to find out about the pattern accidentally. I’m trying to figure out whether the issue is the friendship or the fact that we never really discussed boundaries. Is it reasonable to have that conversation now, before this turns into a hidden routine?