A man's honesty with his friend's girlfriend is causing some controversy. When asked if she was fat, he gave his candid opinion, prefacing it with a disclaimer that weight doesn't define a person. However, his opinion upset the girlfriend and caused a rift in their friendship. The man is now turning to Reddit to ask if he was in the wrong for being honest. Some impartial friends are split on the issue, but what do you think? Click to read more.
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Did he cross the line? 😬
When is it okay to be honest with a friend's partner? In a recent incident, a guy who prides himself on being candid was asked by his friend's girlfriend if he thought she was fat. Without hesitation, he gave his honest opinion, but was it too much? Read on to find out what happened and decide for yourself. The situation has caused a rift between the friends and the girlfriend is upset. Some say he was justified in answering honestly while others think he should have kept his opinion to himself. Let's delve into the debate and see what Redditors have to say about the matter.
Is 'radical honesty' always the best policy? ESH.
Left-Car6520 | Left-Car6520
When honesty isn't the best policy 30 Helens agree 😬
Wodan11 | Wodan11
Being truthful doesn't mean being tactless 👍
Observerette | Observerette
British commenter defends answering honestly to weight questions, cultural differences.
UselessUnderscore | UselessUnderscore
Honesty is the best policy 👍. OP tried to be gentle but she insisted 🤷♂️. NTA
Layli2020 | Layli2020
Don't comment on people's bodies - but she asked.
Typical-Vast-7106 | Typical-Vast-7106
Don't be a fishing friend 🎣🚫 Compliments should be genuine.
Fun_Bed_3538 | Fun_Bed_3538
She asked for an honest answer, OP gave her one 🤷♂️
AriesDog82 | AriesDog82
Honesty isn't always the best policy 🤷♂️. Navigating tricky questions.
Spetznazx | Spetznazx
Being honest when asked about appearance is justified. 😂
TranscendantSandwich | TranscendantSandwich
Honesty is the best policy 🤷♀️
Past-Fisherman3228 | Past-Fisherman3228
Honesty is the best policy? ESH but AH could have been more tactful 🤔
Ok-Writer-774 | Ok-Writer-774
Honesty isn't always easy, but it's better than lies 🤥
Darthkhydaeus | Darthkhydaeus
Honesty is the best policy, but not everyone can handle it 😕
yuyunori | yuyunori
Honesty is the best policy. NTA 👍
WetMonkeyTalk | WetMonkeyTalk
When someone asks if they look fat, they want reassurance 💁
akaioi | akaioi
Honesty is the best policy 👍
hijabikababi | hijabikababi
Commenter defends OP with a witty response 🙌
dam11214 | dam11214
NTA for giving an honest answer and encouraging self-confidence 💪
Consistent_Judge7163 | Consistent_Judge7163
Honesty is the best policy 👍, but not everyone can handle it.
Similar_Corner8081 | Similar_Corner8081
Is it okay to ask your boyfriend's friend if you're fat? ESH
sometimesnowing | sometimesnowing
Honesty is the best policy 🤔👍
cesarpanda | cesarpanda
Don't judge too quickly. We don't know the full story 😕
XXuanthecat | XXuanthecat
Honesty is the best policy 🤷♀️ NTA
birblender | birblender
Navigating social subtleties can be tough, but honesty is appreciated 🤝
Wilted_Peony | Wilted_Peony
When you ask for honesty, be ready to hear it 🤷♂️
oj_denni | oj_denni
NTA for being honest when asked. BF needs to be honest too.
4fxsakes | 4fxsakes
Using "my truth" was a mistake. YTA.
SeaOk7514 | SeaOk7514
Body positivity wins - NTA encourages self-love 💕
DandelionSpell | DandelionSpell
NTA for not giving in to Marta's manipulative trap 👌
A_Drunken_Panda | A_Drunken_Panda
Responding to a tricky question about weight, NTA handled it well 😌
Snowconetypebanana | Snowconetypebanana
Being blunt or brutally honest can make you come off as a jerk 💁♂️
stalefuzzball85 | stalefuzzball85
Honesty is the best policy, even if it's uncomfortable 😬
StraightAd7930 | StraightAd7930
Being honest isn't always easy but NTA for being candid 🤷
cgf13 | cgf13
When honesty backfires 😬
Sharp_Connection_377 | Sharp_Connection_377
Honesty is the best policy, even if it's not what's expected. 🤷♀️
Yandoji | Yandoji
Direct question, wild responses. NTA for OP's honest answer.
Medusa_55 | Medusa_55
NTA. OP was honest when asked, Marta should have been prepared.
papercrowns- | papercrowns-
Navigating tricky questions about body image with grace and tact 💪
Tall_Tyrion68 | Tall_Tyrion68
OP is not the a-hole for not respecting immature behavior 🙅
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When honesty isn't the best policy... 🤭
velonaut | velonaut
Honesty is the best policy, but not everyone wants to hear it 🤷♀️
No-Let1428 | No-Let1428
