When a couple breaks up, one person gets to keep the mutual friends while the other must find new ones because being around each other would be too awkward. The person who keeps the friends is said to be granted Friend Custody.
Bob: Why don't you come out with us tonight?
Phil: Because when Jane and I broke up, she got Friend Custody.
Phil: Because when Jane and I broke up, she got Friend Custody.
by thebetterfriend2 March 20, 2010