Hi everyone. I just need advice on a situation that’s going on. I have been in relationship with my bf for 2 years this past February. We also live together, and we don’t spend much time apart. The only time I went away which was last year something happened but that’s a story for another day. My problem is the following:

One of my best friends is planning a birthday trip for about a week. She said we don’t have to stay the whole time but she’d love if we can come. I really would like to go but the trip coincides with my bf’s birthday. His is the 6th hers is the 4th. I was thinking I can go for a few days and still be here for his birthday but when I told him about the trip he said if I go he would be upset. He didn’t say I couldn’t go, I wouldn’t listen to that anyway. However I do understand not wanting to be alone for your birthday. I haven’t been out of the country in forever and I feel that I deserve a trip. Is it right for him to be mad? How can I go about this where I can still have fun with my friend and not leave my bf out to hang.

Before you say “why not bring him” I don’t want to be that friend that brings her bf everywhere. Like last year he went to the club with us to celebrate her birthday and because he only knew me I felt responsible for not leaving him alone the whole night.