Over the past month, my girlfriend has expressed disapproval of my relationship with a few of my platonic female friends, which led to a handful of arguments and failed comfort tests on my behalf. These arguments, in conjunction with an incident where I had to cancel plans with her, have left her feeling insecure and unhappy. Too much dread, you could say. She has been unusually distant and withdrawn, and I don’t think she trusts me.

How can I mend this relationship? I have been trying to increase my level of comfort and eliminate dread, but not much has changed.