Imagine having a long-awaited reunion with your best friend, only for it to be ruined by a rude and insensitive remark from someone you’ve never met. That’s exactly what happened to our 26-year-old protagonist when her boyfriend’s friend, Richard, insulted her gay best friend, Cam, during a get-together. The situation escalated quickly, and our heroine was forced to make a tough decision. Let’s dive into the story and see what went down.
The Long-Awaited Reunion
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A Birthday Invitation
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More Guests Arriving
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Cam’s Arrival
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Meeting Jay’s Friend
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The Insult
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Cam’s Reaction
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A Painful Past
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Jay’s Apology
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Taking a Stand
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Laying Down the Law
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Jay’s Loyalty ❤️
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Richard’s Dilemma
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Second Thoughts
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Was She Right to Kick Him Out? ♀️
Our heroine was caught in a difficult situation, having to choose between her gay best friend’s feelings and her boyfriend’s friend’s well-being. She ultimately decided to kick Richard out, but she’s now questioning if it was an overreaction. What do you think? Was she right to stand up for her friend, or should she have been more understanding of Richard’s situation? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA kicks out bigoted friend, praised for standing up for friend

NTA for kicking out homophobic friend, boyfriend and friend supportive

NTA. Supportive boyfriend and friends kick out homophobic insult-thrower

Defending a friend from bigotry. NTA

No justification for bigotry

NTA and a supportive boyfriend!

Standing up for a friend always pays off

NTA. Commenters speculate if Richard’s views were previously hidden.

NTA stands up to homophobia, kicks out toxic friend.

Traveling with only cash? NTA’s comment sparks discussion.

NTA stands up for LGBTQ+ friend, kicks out homophobic friend

Defending your best friend makes you NTA

Why did the boyfriend not kick out his own friend?

NTA. Richard was rude and refused to leave, Jay should have helped.

Standing up to disrespect in your own home. #NTA

Friendship and love win, NTA for standing up against hate!

Standing up against homophobia.

Standing up against bigotry with swift consequences

Trash taken out ️ NTA wins the game

Homophobic guest kicked out of birthday party. NTA wins!

Heartfelt comment receives no replies, let’s send virtual hugs!

Being a great friend pays off! NTA

NTA stands up against bigotry and kicks out the asshole

Bye Richard! NTA for standing up for your friend

Don’t feel bad for standing up for your friend. NTA

Standing up for a friend and not tolerating hate.

Birthday girl kicks out bigot, NTA

Creating a safe and accepting home environment

Standing up against intolerance. NTA for kicking out friend.

Standing up to bigotry and being a great friend

Homophobic insult gets friend kicked out of house party. NTA.

NTA kicks out homophobic friend, commenters suggest more violent revenge
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NTA. Bye, Felicia! Hope your bf drops him.

Guest insults host’s friend, gets kicked out. NTA

Standing up for your friend is never an overreaction

Curious how Dick knew Cam was gay without meeting him

Standing up for a friend NTA wins the day.

Commenter supports OP and insults offending friend with humor

Be a good ally and friend , stand your ground

Supportive comment, calls out rude behavior with humor

No room for abuse. NTA for kicking out boyfriend’s friend

Standing up against bigotry and toxic masculinity. NTA

Bigotry won’t keep you warm

NTA for kicking out boyfriend’s friend for insulting gay friend

Standing up against disrespect and bigotry. NTA

NTA shuts down insulting friend with clever wordplay

NTA stands up for friend, doubts boyfriend’s excuse

Standing up against hate and bigotry.

Bigot gets what he deserves, insults only make it worse

Standing up for a friend, NTA. Disrespecting a guest is unacceptable

Swift justice for homophobic friend. NTA takes no BS

NTA for kicking out homophobic guest, but why not Jay?

Standing up for her friend and setting boundaries with toxic people.
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Cam found his true family in friends #ProudOfHim #NTA

NTA. Good for her for standing up for her friend

Standing up for what’s right. NTA for kicking out friend

Standing up to bigotry. NTA kicks out AH friend.

NTA stands up for gay best friend against disrespectful friend
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NTA! Don’t tolerate homophobic insults from anyone.

Standing up for friends is always the right thing. #NTA

Friendship over Richard’s homophobia. NTA wins the day.

NTA. Don’t be a jerk and expect free lodging.

Insulting the host’s guest? Not cool, don’t be a Richard

Standing up to homophobia and misogyny in your own home

NTA. Bigoted a**hole gets what he deserves

Standing up to hate. Good job! NTA

NTA and supportive bf – commenter suggests cheap YMCA rooms.

Standing up to bullies is important for mental health

NTA shuts down homophobia with no mercy

NTA comment shuts down insulting friend with a curse word.

Setting boundaries and standing up for friends

Not the a**hole, standing up for her friend.
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NTA for kicking out rude guest. Don’t insult the hosts’ guests

NTA – Standing up for friends

NTA! Good on you and your bf for standing up!

Standing up for your friends is always the right move

NTA! You did the right thing standing up for your friend.
