Thu. Jul 23, 2009 | 3:41 PM

What if YOUR man loved his BF more than YOU?

bromance.pngWe expect our men to want to have guys' night at the bar. Or to hit up a football game with their boys. But what happens when your guy spends more time with his male friend than he does with you? Or when he puts his boy's needs before yours? That, ladies, is what we call a bromance. The guys on this show have made their girlfriends take a backseat to the REAL priorities in their lives -- their best guy friends! What will happen when these jealous and oh-so-unhappy girlfriends confront their boyfriends about these bromances? Let's just say it won't be pretty!

You tell us: What would you do if your man chose his best friend over you? Would you break up his bromance?


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I unfortunately missed this show, but I can totally relate to this beyond anything else! In fact...I don't need a show to point out the obvious! Sadly, if he is without certain relationship experience, it is hard for him to understand my position on this matter. Yet it doesn't make it any less frustrating!!!!!!!
Posted by KG 11/20/09 11:53 PM
 
I was actually really disappointed in this show. Tyra always protrays herself as a open minded, political active, progressive woman. I found this show to be the complete opposite. It was hypocritical, ignorant, and prejudice. These male friends were criticised for being close, loving each other, wearing matching clothing, and wanting to purchase rings to symobolize friendship. Women and young girls do these these things from a small age, and are even encouraged to do so. Stores sell matching 'best friend' necklaces, rings, and braclets. People need to stop judging men so harshly when they protray what society views as 'feminine' qualities.
Posted by C 10/03/09 9:25 PM
 
I unfortunately missed the episode on the Bromance and was hoping to be able to view the entire show on your website. Will there be another showing of that particular episode soon? If so, please email so I can know when. Thanks a lot and you are doing a wonderful job. David
Posted by David 08/11/09 5:30 AM
 
i could really relate to this is crazy scary but I was glad to see what this really was between my bf and his friend.iv been w/my bf for about almost 2 years iv known him for 4 years though.recently he's been saying he needs more 'me' time, what that means i dont know but he's become very obssed w/the gym and also hanging out w/this new friend of his thats he's only known for about 5 months. is this just a phase or is this him being selfish and a way of telling me he's not ready for our relationship? (btw this has been going on for the past 6 months)
Posted by jessica 08/07/09 2:41 PM
 
The bromance episode was on at acutely the perfect time this week. It has been two weeks or so that I have been able to be one on one with my bf of 5 months & almost 3 weeks. Granted he needs his guy time and I need my girl time but it has become ridiculous in my opinion. Calling or texting him hasnt worked for some time and recently I decided if he wont give me the time of day why should I for him? I am frustrated that he cant talk to me or at least have a decent conversation with me let alone find some time so we can be together. A few times even he has gotten upset cuz he thinks I talk to his cousin and friend more than him but the reason is I do talk to him he just never responds back to me(meaning by text). Going off of what the previous commenter amanda said I think is another possible issue, the lack of maturity and balancing time with both the gf and best friend. And if he isnt mature enough for that then why waste the effort to sit around and wait til hes not hanging with his friends. I am still young, only 17, but mature for my age and to downgrade a boys bromance is not my responsibility, if he cant find time to sit down with me and talk about the situation its time to move on no matter how hard it may be.
Posted by Briana 08/07/09 11:33 AM
 
I watched this show, and I felt embarrassed for the women who were struggling with their man and the ongoing bromance. A bromance can be a beautiful and healthy thing, but it seems like some of the men that appeared lack the maturity to balance both a best friend and a girlfriend. If I were in that situation, I would not argue with my boyfriend and demand he ditch his best bud. That would only come across selfish and convince him that I am just whining and being needy. No man is going to feel conveyed to make a change if he perceives that. Rather, I would sit down with him and explain that it hurts to have to fight with his best friend for attention. And if his response is apathetic, then I would just say my goodbyes, because I obviously would not mean that much to him. And who needs a man like that? These women need to value themselves before anyone else. I believe it is most definitely NOT their job to break up the bromance. That is just immature and a waste of effort. Either the boyfriend learns to balance time with both the girlfriend and the friend, or the relationship is done. No long-term relationship can last if one party lacks the maturity to take it seriously.
Posted by Amanda 08/03/09 11:02 AM
 
the guy on the right , Quentin used to go to my school, i think its pretty cool that someone that went to my school is on your show. I heard he is kinda rude though so i am not surprised that he was a difficult person to convice.
Posted by melissa 07/28/09 4:09 PM
 
im in this situation . I wouldn't break it up . rather , id make him find a balance between me and his best friend .
Posted by Nicole R 07/27/09 4:46 PM
 
I agee with Vicky. In other countries, it's not seen as gay for males to be closer then what we americans deem decent. Nowe, I think they guys in the show were a little extreme to compare but the idea is still the same. In Egypt and other Arabic countries for example...
Posted by Monika 07/26/09 4:09 PM
 
First off...HELL 2da-NI-No!!! These guys were GAY GAY GAY....and for Tyra to not call them OUT!! She's Fake, fake, fake...I like her too...but it seems like she gave them a pass to be "politically" correct. WOW! I just knew she was going to at least let an audience member comment. Yet, No AVAIL. What's up with that T-baby? I didn't like that at all. And that guest expert...Gay...obviously, because he had no problem with the first Bromance...2df!! He was a joke...holding hands, while eating??? I'm not a gay basher at all, that's between the man and/or woman and GOD. However, the in-the-closet B.S. is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE...and for the women...honey boo!! Because when they find out their true colors, Surprise, Surprise!!
Posted by Davalicious 07/25/09 8:53 PM
 
tyra i need your help im 19 and going through depression i feel like you can help me it is a relationship problem i need yor help i have no one to tell my problems to because i dont like telling anyone my problems i just need you to listien or read and give me adive your such a stron woman who i admire please email me thank you bunches p.s my story is juicy im 19 he's 28 and im in major need of help love u
Posted by ruby sanchez 07/25/09 12:39 PM
 
I think these guys are all closet cases. Especially the last couple. Men do not act that way. We are just not that affectionate, at least not with other men. Even in other countries were it is ok for men to show more affection to each other they still do not act like these guys. Sorry but my gaydar went off the charts with these guys. these are the guys that will go out to a bar to pick up women but instead go home with a guy. You know the ones that pay way too much attention to other men, but they are straight. Yeah and I am the Queen of England.
Posted by Anonymous 07/24/09 4:04 PM
 
These women should move on, What this about man having a Bromance i think they are using these women to cover up there true relationship. Stop hiding already;
Posted by Anonymous 07/24/09 3:08 PM
 
Haha. i thought this was a funny topic. I thought the first bromance was a good friendship. I don't find anything weird with it. =) Lol. I've seen "bromance" and i think it's something fun and cute BUT of course, it can only go so far before it's weird. haha. I think it maybe weird in the American society, just cause Americans like their space (personal bubble), but in other countries guys are closer friendship wise and it doesn't mean they're gay. =)
Posted by Vicky 07/24/09 2:20 PM
 
tyra, for the first time in my life i have this problem and it is not with just one of his friends, a day to day happening is he goes to work at 8am, i spend 30 minutes with him, i go to work at 3 and get home around 8 to 10pm. he gets off at 5pm but doesnt get home until after 8. and then sometimes he may go to another friends house or even just say he is tired and go to bed, he even spends the weekend, the only time we both have off with his boss who he spends at least 2 hours after work every day. every man i have ever been with has always wanted to come home to me not his bros. it is definately hard to deal with oh by the way we are having a baby in decenmber and we talk about marriage what am i missing?
Posted by kerston 07/24/09 2:17 PM



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