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‘"Try to bring up [third-wheeling] in a way where you share what you would like to do [instead]," Shula Melamed, MA, MPH, and well-being coach, tells Elite Daily. "In other words, if you don't want to third-wheel, is it because you miss spending individual time with one partner? Is there a way to share how much you would like to start doing some of the things you used to one-on-one?"‘
‘Approaching your friend with compassion can be good way to politely let them know how you feel about constantly third-wheeling them and their partner. "Just letting someone know that you miss spending quality one-on-one time is likely to warm their hearts," Melamed says. "Making it about bonding with them over trying to get out of spending time with them as a couple is a gentler approach that is likely to be received more openly." Try to be gentle here. You don't want your friend to feel bad or attacked, either. But honesty and compassion are the best ways to go.’
‘"Couples usually have some hobbies, preferences, or interests that diverge, and if they converge with yours, that could be the sweet spot for getting some alone time with them," Melamed explains.’
