We all need a shoulder to lean on from time to time, but what happens when a venting session turns ugly? Our protagonist, James, was struggling with his relationship and decided to confide in his friend. However, things took a turn for the worse when he started discussing his girlfriend’s weight and how it made him look.
James’ Struggles with His Girlfriend

A Coffee Date to Vent ☕

The Weighty Issue

Still Attractive, But…

The Real Problem

No Easy Way Out

A Friend’s Furious Reaction

Name-Calling Ensues

Cutting the Vent Session Short

Torn Between Right and Wrong

A Friendship on the Rocks: Weight-Shaming Takes Center Stage
James, unhappy in his relationship, sought solace in a friend over coffee. But when he started discussing his girlfriend’s weight gain and how it made him look, his friend couldn’t hold back their anger. They called James an a**hole and cut the venting session short, leaving both of them questioning if the reaction was justified. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
NTA. Venting doesn’t absolve you from being an a**hole
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“NTA. Venting turns into fat shaming. Friends call out behavior.”

NTA: Friend’s insecurity about girlfriend’s size causes tension in group

NTA. Sympathy for tough situation turned into gross objectification.

Supportive commenter hopes girlfriend dumps disgusting friend

NTA calls out toxic behavior, sparks curiosity about secret insults

Validating feelings vs. being a shallow friend

“YTA. Being honest about attraction doesn’t excuse being hurtful. “

NTA: Guy’s fat-shaming attitude will haunt him in future relationships

Supportive advice could have prevented a major blow-up. YTA!

YTA: Judgmental comment sparks heated debate.

NTA. Communication is key! ️

Friendship turned sour after weight comment. YTA or NAH?

ESH: Friend’s inappropriate comment leads to heated argument and fallout

“Dump her instead of being ashamed of her”

Supporting a friend’s venting session: YTA vs NTA clash

Heartbreaking past relationship experience with a similar partner

YTA upset about girlfriend’s weight gain – body shaming alert!

Body shaming turns relationship sour.

Missed chance to help friend see girlfriend differently ♂️

Weight gain in relationships: where do you draw the line?

ESH: Real world relationships require communication, not immediate insults.

NTA. Calling out a friend’s unacceptable behavior. Good job!

NTA. Love should be about acceptance, not appearance.

NTA calls out behavior, gets blamed for asking.

NTA for standing up against body-shaming. Bros before body shamers!
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Breaking up a sweet relationship over weight? NTA, own your love
