I have a friendship group of three and I don't really want to hang out with 1 of these people. What should I do?
Hey, I just want to say this is actually a really normal situation in a trio, even though it can feel a bit awkward.
It’s completely okay to acknowledge your feelings and validate them — if you’re not really clicking with someone, that is still a valid feeling and you don’t need to force a friendship that doesn’t feel natural to you. At the same time, it’s important to be mindful that everyone still feels respected and included, even if you are not super close.
You don’t have to be best friends with everyone in the group. It is okay to naturally feel closer to one or two people, and you can still be kind and friendly in group situations without pushing yourself into one-on-one hangouts that don’t feel right for you.
You can also create a bit of space over time by not always initiating plans or by being more selective with what you say yes to, without making it into something dramatic.
Basically, it’s about finding that balance: being honest with yourself about how you feel, while still making sure nobody feels unwelcome or targeted x