This way, you won't resent your mate when he flat-out refuses to see that chick flick or go paint pottery with you. And it's important that he has the one-on-one time with his buddies - your relationship may even depend on it. When he's able to process whatever stresses he has going on - whether it's work or even your relationship - by talking it out with friends, then he can blow off some steam and get a fresh perspective. The problem occurs when it seems he'd rather spend time with his friends than with you. If he's going out almost every night with the guys, or he comes home falling-down drunk when he does go out, then it can be a problem. But for the most part, when you let him hang out with the guys once in a while - without tagging along - he'll appreciate you more.