Man Refuses to Support Friend in Breakup Over Birth Control

A man finds himself in a tough spot when his friend, Ben, breaks up with his girlfriend of two years over her decision to stop taking birth control. The situation escalates when the man refuses to take Ben’s side in the breakup, leading to a heated debate among their group of friends. As they discuss the issue, the man questions whether he should have just empathized with Ben instead of pointing out his flawed perspective on birth control.

The Breakup Story

Ben’s Reaction

Meeting at the Bar

Taking a Stand ️

Defending the Girlfriend ️

Bro Code Debate

Second Thoughts

Clarification

TLDR:

Summary: A Divided Friendship

In a heated debate among friends, a man refuses to support his buddy, Ben, in a breakup over his girlfriend’s decision to stop taking birth control. While the majority of their friends side with Ben, the man argues that it’s the girlfriend’s choice and calls Ben’s reaction ‘toxic.’ This leads to questions about the bro code and whether the man should have just empathized with Ben instead of pointing out his flawed perspective. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions below.

NTA for calling out friend prioritizing pleasure over girlfriend’s health.

Commenter sarcastically praises the rational and supportive friend.

28-year-old acts like high schooler in breakup over birth control

Friend stands up for girl’s right to choose birth control

NTA- OP’s comment made an impact in standing up for women’s rights

Male friend learns from male friend’s criticism of his behavior

Standing up for what’s right, even with friends

When friendship values clash over sensitive topics

Debate over girlfriend’s unilateral decision to stop taking birth control.

Honesty is the best policy. NTA for not supporting breakup.

Friend refuses to support ex-GF in birth control decision. Commenters call out toxic behavior.

NTA OP! Thank you for speaking up for women’s birth control.

NTA! Educating your friend on birth control is important

Supporting a friend through a breakup shouldn’t require misogyny

Condoms are important and real friends tell the truth.

Friend refuses to support breakup over birth control. Condom options discussed

Commenter calls out friend’s bad timing, but supports his opinion.

Contraceptive responsibility in relationships: a**hole or NAH?

Engaging discussion on birth control and relationship dynamics.

Supporting a friend doesn’t mean endorsing their bad decisions

Being NTA makes you a true friend

NTA agrees that they should have discussed birth control options.

Clear communication or not, he still refused to support her.

Standing up for what’s right, NTA calls out toxic behavior

Insurance didn’t cover birth control, ex flipped out.

Calling out BS: NTA’s timing may have been bad, but necessary.

NTA for standing up against toxic birth control opinions

Commenter calls out self-absorbed behavior in breakup situation

Supportive husband offers vasectomy instead of birth control. NTA.

Supporting a friend in a breakup: NTA or ESH?

Supporting women’s health choices

Supporting a friend doesn’t mean condoning negative behavior.

Supporting birth control isn’t just a woman’s responsibility

Empowering support for a woman’s right to choose birth control

Being honest with a friend vs being a condescending dick

Breaking the bro code: NTA, but F**K it for enabling BS

Supporting a friend doesn’t mean agreeing with their actions.

Partner’s choice to take birth control, NTA for not supporting.

Taking responsibility for birth control is not just a woman’s job

Being a real bro means telling the truth

Not the a**hole! But why? Read on for the explanation.

Giving tough love to a friend in a breakup situation

NTA for not supporting friend’s breakup over birth control

Supporting a friend through a breakup doesn’t mean controlling them

Friendship fail? Commenter says NTA, calls friend a jerk

Tough love or bad timing? ESH in friend’s breakup.