We all know friendships can be complicated, but what happens when a friend refuses to help another during their darkest hour? 😢 One woman found herself in this exact situation after her friend's husband passed away, leaving her with four kids and a dwindling bank account. The twist? This same friend had refused to help her years before, blaming her for her own partner's infidelity. 😡 Now, it's time to dive into this tale of friendship, betrayal, and the ultimate question: is it ever okay to refuse help to a friend in need? 🤔
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This story of friendship and betrayal has us all questioning where we draw the line when it comes to helping friends in need. 😕 While the woman had been there for Amy in numerous ways, she couldn't bring herself to babysit her kids, especially after Amy had once blamed her for her own partner's infidelity. 😡 The two friends exchanged bitter words, leading to a potential end of their friendship. 💔 Let's see what the internet thinks of this situation...
Karma's a b*tch! NTA comment section celebrates poetic justice 😍
PartyySnacks | PartyySnacks
NTA for standing up to a rude friend, but maybe time to move on? 🤔
I_Spot_Assholes | I_Spot_Assholes
Cutting ties with a toxic friend - NTA 👏
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Don't stoop to her level, respectfully disengage from toxic friendship. 👍
TBDID | TBDID
ESH comment and replies: OP's revenge on a grieving friend is low 😒
geekspice | geekspice
ESH. OP and Amy both made hurtful choices during grief. 😞
CatlynR19 | CatlynR19
A no-win situation: both friends acted poorly. 🤷♀️🤷♂️
narsfweasels | narsfweasels
Both parties are in the wrong, everyone sucks here. 🤷🏼
LNLV | LNLV
Friend calls OP an a**hole, but OP is NTA. End friendship.
perhapsnew | perhapsnew
Friendship drama: NTA stands up for grieving friend 🙏
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Navigating the complexities of grief and friendship. 💔
knittedjedi | knittedjedi
Holding onto resentment? YTA for using it to hurt friend.
lucyf0rd6 | lucyf0rd6
Commenter defends denying help to grieving friend. 😒
TypicalManagement680 | TypicalManagement680
When friendship ends: a heartless but justified verdict 😢
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Friend's past comment not the only reason for denial of help. 😐
privacyishard | privacyishard
Cutting ties with toxic friends: 👍 or 🤷♀️?
Kerlysis | Kerlysis
Friend's past words scarred friendship, but petty revenge unjustified. 🤷♀️
SandwichOtter | SandwichOtter
Eye for an eye mentality makes the world a shithole 😱
michiganproud | michiganproud
Friendship turned sour after husband's death. Both equally at fault. 💔
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OP and friend both suck, but OP should apologize 🚫
Cupcake489 | Cupcake489
Unexpected post outcome, but commenter is NTA 👍
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Commenters show lack of empathy towards grieving woman 😢
Quiet-Pop-1939 | Quiet-Pop-1939
Cutting off toxic friends is hard but necessary 👍
seba_make | seba_make
Is it time to cut ties with this toxic friend? 🤷♀️
daryzun | daryzun
Navigating complicated friendships after divorce 💔
littlemagpie2 | littlemagpie2
Two wrongs don't make a right. ESH in a tough situation.
GrWr44 | GrWr44
Commenter calls out OP and Amy for their behavior. ESH.
disguised_hashbrown | disguised_hashbrown
Friend refuses to help after husband's death. NTA stands firm.
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Both parties need to be mature and move past the past 🤓
abel_runner_5 | abel_runner_5
Commenter calls out both parties for wrong behavior. 🙅
cammarinne | cammarinne
Commenter calls out OP for lack of empathy and vindictiveness 😕
IcyIssue | IcyIssue
Setting boundaries doesn't mean being an a**hole too 🤷♀️
rachelthislife | rachelthislife
Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself: NTA wins!
SinglePastryChefLife | SinglePastryChefLife
When karma serves a feast, is it okay to shove it?
cosmic_medusa | cosmic_medusa
Commenter believes friend is not the a**hole for denying help
Avatar_013 | Avatar_013
Commenter advocates for not helping friend, with aggressive language 👊
baseball22017 | baseball22017
Harsh but fair judgment of friend's behavior. Cut ties.
addictivemischief | addictivemischief
Curiosity strikes: Why maintain friendship with unsympathetic person?
bestphilly | bestphilly
Both parties acted poorly, but holding onto grudges is toxic. 🤷
Predd1tor | Predd1tor
Karma strikes back! NTA's ex-friend gets a taste of her medicine 😜
Objective-Ice1677 | Objective-Ice1677
Commenter calls out hypocrisy in a heated exchange 🤨
TiredWisp | TiredWisp
NTA for being rude to someone who was unbelievably awful.
laurenlegends23 | laurenlegends23
Amy's not the a**hole for not helping, but why no daycare?
ItzLog | ItzLog
Commenter believes friend deserved to be denied help. 🤔
sneeky_seer | sneeky_seer
Commenter says 'NTA', advises woman to grow up 👍
mazimai | mazimai
Rise above the negativity and be the hero she needs 🤪
Kaiser_Hawke | Kaiser_Hawke
Friends prioritize wealth over supporting each other in tragedy. ESH 😒
Timmetie | Timmetie
Choosing to teach a lesson made you an ESH ❌
moniquemagique | moniquemagique
Both friends were bad to each other. Move on 👍
barleyqueen | barleyqueen
Commenter calls out OP for insensitive comment. ESH.
mowgli0423 | mowgli0423
Harsh comment and lack of empathy towards grieving friend. 😔
saradil25 | saradil25
Amy's lack of apology raises questions about her sincerity. 🤔
Felix_Leadfingers | Felix_Leadfingers
Friend refuses to help after husband's death. NTA, but harsh.
PurpleWatermelonz | PurpleWatermelonz
Commenter refuses to help friend in need, cites karma.
gaepeople12 | gaepeople12
Short and not so sweet: commenter says NTA, no sympathy here 🤬
mesmerizedd | mesmerizedd
Cutting off toxic friends is sometimes necessary. #NoRegrets 👍
movieholic-92 | movieholic-92
Commenter defends person judged unfairly, karma strikes back 😱
Miss_Melody_Pond | Miss_Melody_Pond
Harsh words come back to bite. NTA, Amy's the AH. 😠
FrenchIrishFaerie | FrenchIrishFaerie
Ending a friendship could have prevented this heartless situation 🤷♀️
HoratioKane | HoratioKane
Friend denied help after husband's death. Commenter calls out entitlement.
brubran75 | brubran75
Savage reply to a justified NTA comment 🤬
megastewp | megastewp
True friends support each other, NTA for cutting ties 👍
thelone_voyager | thelone_voyager
Commenter approves with a tasty twist 😋👌
gaygender | gaygender
Friend refuses to help after husband's death, but justified. 😱
Shadowofregret | Shadowofregret
Ouch! Harsh response to a difficult situation. 🤨
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Rising above bad behavior: ESH comment section. 🙌
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