002: Boyfriends v. friends

I know, it's been a while. I was so caught up in trying to be oh-so-cool and say quippy things that I just didn't end up blogging.

Today's musing is why the hell girls feel the need to bring their boyfriends/significant other with them everywhere.

My two best friends are in relationships. My one best friend is actually enfianceed, and the other one is in a long-term-ish relationship. So, Enfianceed has been bringing her boyfriend everywhere. She's great and always asks/lets us know that her fiancee will be joining us. Long Term usually does the same thing -- warns slash asks if the beau can come along.

What I don't understand is, why do they have to come along for everything? They say it has something to do with including their boyfriends in their activities. They like spending time with them. They want them (the boyfriends) to spend time with us (the friends) so we can all be happy and merry together. Whatever.

What happened to the independent women I knew? They still are, sure, but why do boyfriends always have to come along. I mean really. I don't bring it up because it will either a) piss them off, b) piss me off or c) some unfortunate combination of both. However, more insight into the situation would be greatly appreciated.