Just wondering. I wouldn't be happy if the company I kept influenced the opinions guys have of me, but then I can't help but think how I wouldn't go close to certain guys because of their friends.

You know, not to generalize or sound ignorant but the saying "show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are" can be true sometimes.

False

So you wouldn't mind dating a girl even though you dislike her friends with a passion?

I think an Individual shld be given a chance instead of hurriedly being judged by the company he/she keeps.

michelin89: So you wouldn't mind dating a girl even though you dislike her friends with a passion?

I won't

What if these friends continuously interfere in your relationship?

michelin89: What if these friends continuously interfere in your relationship?

Now you are talking... It's simple and short. In every game, there are rules, and in relationships, it's not different!!

YES its fair, especially if their friends are interfering .

Misconception. I would not dump a date for such flimsy excuse of dislike of h/er friends. Until proven that those friends are bad influence to her. I hate being hasty in personal issues.

michelin89: What if these friends continuously interfere in your relationship?

how would you find out if the friends are the ones interfereing? Personally if i dont like my girl's friend i tell her to keep those friends away from me.

glowithdan:

Now you are talking... It's simple and short. In every game, there are rules, and in relationships, it's not different!!

Seriously? Relationship is a game?
Now you wonder why most people are single.

You said date, not wife so . . nothing is set in stone yet.

If her friends influence her in a way I do not want and after talking to her about it, she shows no signs that she cares . . I will take a walk.

EOD

DECOtech: I think an Individual shld be given a chance instead of hurriedly being judged by the company he/she keeps.

Well said!

I don't have any friends.
Just useful acquintances

It is unfair cos I might have a friend who is a slag but it doesn't make me one.

@OP
HELL YEAH!!!!
this is the first impression you have of that person, and sadly, everything counts (especially their entourage).

I think it is reasonable, because at the bare minimum it means the person has poor taste or bad judgment. I try to surround myself with positive, intelligent, engaging people. Even beyond dating, the company one keeps could ruin other opportunities. Yes, I will judge him by his merits, but his merits include the people he respects and appreciates. It is fair to take the people in a potential lover's life into account when determining how to spend your time.

Also, those same friends will probably attempt to undermine the relationship and cause trouble. I don't do drama.

DECOtech: I think an Individual shld be given a chance instead of hurriedly being judged by the company he/she keeps.

I agree.

If he do listens 2 u, u can try 2 make him keep distance with them.

Koolking: Misconception. I would not dump a date for such flimsy excuse of dislike of h/er friends. Until proven that those friends are bad influence to her. I hate being hasty in personal issues.

Well said!!

You're dating Your Lover. Not the Friends. Move on!

michelin89: What if these friends continuously interfere in your relationship?

Michelin are you standing on a street corner at night? hah

that would be a very foolish move. you have to get to know the individual 1st before casting judgements based on the company your date keeps.