Friend compares my stretch marks to Hitler, AITA for not forgiving her?

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Looking for a bathing suit with a friend turned sour when the friend made a rude comment about stretch marks. The woman is now reconsidering her friendship and wonders if she's overreacting. Read to find out if she's the a**hole for holding a grudge.

Struggling to forgive a friend's insensitive comment, AITA?

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Bathing suit shopping gone wrong, friend compares stretch marks to Hitler 😳

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Embrace your mom bod! Section discusses body positivity and swimsuits.

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Body-shaming friend makes insensitive comparison, seeking validation or apology?

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Body-shaming friend makes insensitive comment about stretch marks 💔

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Stretch marks are common - why would they be compared to Hitler?

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"Body shaming is never okay" 😤

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Tanning not about being sexy, just enjoying the beach ☀️

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Body shaming? Not cool 😒

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OP's friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, AITA for not forgiving?

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Friend brings up old argument, AITA for still holding grudge?

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Redditor compares Hitler's popular vote to politics, sparking controversy

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Comparing stretch marks to Hitler? Not cool 😒

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Body shaming: Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler. Beach canceled.

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Body shaming friend? Ain't nobody got time for that! 🙅

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Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, won't apologize. AITA?

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Struggling with forgiving a friend's hurtful comparison, need advice 😔

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Judgement time: Are they the a**hole?

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Overwhelmed by kindness after friend's hurtful comment. 🙏🏼

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Long-time friend's hurtful comment, struggling to forgive, seeking advice. 😔

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Embrace your body, cake and all! No one's looking 👀

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Excited for a day at the beach with family ☀️🏖️

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Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, AITA for not forgiving her? 🤔

A woman shares her experience of being body-shamed by her friend for having stretch marks and wanting to wear a two-piece bathing suit. The friend went as far as comparing her stretch marks to Hitler, causing a rift in their friendship. The woman is conflicted about whether or not she is overreacting and being petty for not forgiving her friend. The post has received a lot of support from commenters who encourage the woman to wear whatever bathing suit makes her happy and not to take her friend's hurtful comments to heart. In this age of body positivity, it's important to embrace and celebrate all body types. However, body-shaming and comparisons to Hitler are never acceptable. Read on for the reactions and advice of fellow redditors on this controversial topic.

NTA for not forgiving friend who compared stretch marks to Hitler 🤦‍♀️

AdministrationThis77 | AdministrationThis77

NTA, friend's 'brutal honesty' is just an excuse for being mean 😒

MyHomeOnWhoreIsland | MyHomeOnWhoreIsland

Rock your stretch marks, NTA for not forgiving friend's hurtful comment 👏

princessssamm | princessssamm

No need to impress anyone, enjoy the beach, all bodies matter 🏖️

EmpressJainaSolo | EmpressJainaSolo

Supportive NTA comment encourages OP to embrace her 'mom bod' 😉

BroadElderberry | BroadElderberry

Cut the negativity out ✂️ NTA

azh88 | azh88

Comparing stretch marks to Hitler? Not cool. 😒

LopsidedCauliflower8 | LopsidedCauliflower8

Embrace your post-pregnancy body! NTA for not forgiving friend.

kukkelii | kukkelii

The absurdity of societal beauty standards, explained with humor 😂

Cables_For_Days | Cables_For_Days

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, not the a**hole for ending friendship

Different-Secret | Different-Secret

Embrace your body, NTA. 😍 Your 'friend' was projecting her insecurities.

sparkledotcom | sparkledotcom

Cut toxic friends out of your life, 🚫🧑‍🤝‍🧑🤷

Ocean_Spice | Ocean_Spice

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, NTA for not forgiving

bunnywasabi | bunnywasabi

Empathetic commenters support OP against friend's hurtful comment 😠

Lucario1209 | Lucario1209

Body shaming is never okay, NTA for standing up for yourself ❤️

synesthesiah | synesthesiah

NTA embraces self-love, reminds us of society's shallow beauty standards 💕

dodie2599 | dodie2599

Body shaming is never okay! NTA for not forgiving her 💪🏼

baggleboots | baggleboots

Dump the toxic friend! 🗑️ You're definitely NTA.

BurtMacklin_1337 | BurtMacklin_1337

Body-shaming friend gets the boot, you go girl! 👏👏

shannoouns | shannoouns

True friends lift you up 🤝 NTA for standing up

youdidwhatnow10 | youdidwhatnow10

Body shaming friend shown the door, embrace your stretch marks! 🙌

halfpintsmurf | halfpintsmurf

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, NTA for not forgiving

B4pangea | B4pangea

Friend's insensitive comment leads to justified end of friendship 👋🏼

mamaneedsadrink13 | mamaneedsadrink13

Embrace your body, NTA. Your stretch marks are normal and beautiful ❤️

Invisibleamber | Invisibleamber

Toxic friends are not worth forgiving 💔

BeingInternational15 | BeingInternational15

Commenter defends NTA and calls out misogyny in replies. 👏

jutathemagnificent | jutathemagnificent

Cutting off toxic friends is self-care 🌿

kacastro | kacastro

Empathy and reassurance for NTA dealing with body-shaming friend 🤝

Affectionate-Hippo80 | Affectionate-Hippo80

Embrace your body and wear that bikini, NTA for standing up to body shaming 💪👙

sheepinthewoods | sheepinthewoods

Embrace your body, show it off! NTA 💪🏼👙

Nay_nay267 | Nay_nay267

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, friend is NTA

Prior_Lobster_5240 | Prior_Lobster_5240

Stretch marks and Hitler: a bizarre comparison, NTA wins

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Being honest doesn't justify being a bully 👎

CutesPDX | CutesPDX

NTA but let's not compare stretch marks to Hitler 🤔

deathbychips2 | deathbychips2

Savage clapback to Hitler comparison, NTA 🔥👏

lizzyote | lizzyote

Stretch marks are natural and common, friend's comment is unacceptable 👎

ByrdsRoost | ByrdsRoost

Embrace your stretch marks! 🙌 Dump the toxic friend. 👋

SJ2012 | SJ2012

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, NTA for not forgiving.

Ol_Pasta | Ol_Pasta

Embrace your body, NTA. Stretch marks are common and normal 🙌

-Liriel- | -Liriel-

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, NTA for not forgiving.

Past-Ad3676 | Past-Ad3676

Friend crosses the line with Hitler comparison, NTA for standing up

Human-Ad2370 | Human-Ad2370

Dump the toxic friend and get your tan on solo ☀️

Top_Trash_6073 | Top_Trash_6073

Embrace your body! NTA, your friend was a jerk 👎

kkitkat6996 | kkitkat6996

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, NTA for not forgiving.

pinkyhc | pinkyhc

Stretch marks don't define beauty, NTA for cutting off toxicity.

CasTheMagicDragon | CasTheMagicDragon

Body shaming is never okay, NTA for standing up!

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Celebrate your amazing body! 🎉💪 Don't let anyone bring you down.

I_Live_In_Paradise | I_Live_In_Paradise

Body shaming is unacceptable in any era 🙅‍♀️

Fractionleftattract | Fractionleftattract

Don't let anyone shame you for having stretch marks 💪

BeEasyFloatOn | BeEasyFloatOn

Embrace your stretch marks! NTA for not forgiving.

Tea_and_cat | Tea_and_cat

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, commenter uses humor.

CheruthCutestory | CheruthCutestory

Body positivity wins! 💪 NTA for not forgiving her friend.

detecting_nuttiness | detecting_nuttiness

Body positivity and fashion advice, NTA wins!

AbbreviationsNo7397 | AbbreviationsNo7397

Embrace your body, NTA. Drop that toxic friend 👋🏼

fogg_asphyx | fogg_asphyx

Embrace your body, find a better friend 🤝❤️

Panaccolade | Panaccolade

Sassy comeback shuts down friend's body-shaming, NTA wins 👏

GoldenMan1200 | GoldenMan1200

Body-shaming friends are not real friends. Get that bikini 🔥

Thegeekinpink92 | Thegeekinpink92

Standing up against body shaming, NTA 👏🏼

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NTA - Dump her as a friend 💪👊

Pale-Awareness-4922 | Pale-Awareness-4922

True friends don't compare stretch marks to Hitler, NTA 🤝

BpPearl | BpPearl

Friend compares stretch marks to Hitler, NTA for ending friendship 🙅‍♀️

adotfree | adotfree

Celebrate your mom bod! NTA for ditching toxic friend 🎉

intergalacticcircus_ | intergalacticcircus_

Embrace your stretch marks, NTA. 🙌

buru_7 | buru_7

Empowering response to body shaming, NTA 🙌

Beka_Cooper | Beka_Cooper

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