Q.   My boyfriend often goes out with his mates and their girlfriends, but the only time he's ever invited me was on his birthday.  Is he ashamed of me?


A.   You need to tell him how you feel.  Don't accuse him of being ashamed of you, or of leaving you out.  Have you considered that he may be ashamed of his friends, not you?  He's probably oblivious to how much this is upsetting you, but if he cares about you, he'll invite you out more.