If you're going to pretend to have a boyfriend in front of your pals, you'll need to get past the surface and invent a well-rounded tale. Believability entails avoiding making your boyfriend appear overly ideal. He shouldn't be your best friend's brother or some other person too good to be true. Your friends should believe that you are dating someone when they first meet him. If they don't, then you've gone beyond pretending and have entered into lie land. Even if you aren't actually together, it isn't fair for you to lead your friend into a relationship just because you feel like it. She may not agree with you one bit! It is okay to have some private time together as a couple. You don't need to always have a reason for being apart from your friend. Just like you'd want your partner to do for you, your friends deserve the same respect. You can show your love by doing things together out of the presence of others. This could be going on adventures or simply spending time at home watching movies. Don't be afraid to express your feelings towards your friend's boyfriend. It's important to let them know if you think he's too good for her or not enough about her other relationships.