My GF and I have been going out for just over a year. She's not from this country so doesn't have a lot of friends (she has some in London and who she works with but not really a dependable social life).
We've spent almost every weekend together since we started going out.
The problem is that I find it hard to do things I used to do, like go round a mates for the night to chill with other male friends (i.e. not a girl-type atmosphere) because I feel bad blowing her out on a Friday or Saturday night.
Also when we go to pubs with friends she takes aaaages to drink, so when everyone wants to move on to a different place, it puts me in a difficult position where I'm trying to hurry her up without pissing her off and trying not to look like my GF is difficult and I'm under the thumb.
For example, my friend has invited me round tonight to chill with friends I haven't seen for a while (all guys) but I've arranged to see the GF (as with every Friday night). Now I feel really awkward - I'd like to see my GF, but at the same time I haven't seen my friends for ages and would be cool to do that. But I know if I go to my friends, my GF will have nothing to do.
Help!