Picture this: You’ve planned an epic 18th birthday surprise for your best friend, Lucy, involving a thrilling skydiving adventure. You’ve spent months organizing, shelled out hundreds of dollars, and even got your other friend, Rachel, on board. But then, Lucy drops a bombshell: she’s ditched your plans to cover a shift for her crush at work. What would you do? ✈️
The Birthday Plan ✈️
The Emotional Investment
The Big Surprise
The Detailed Itinerary ️
The Confirmation ✅
The Unexpected Twist
The Unbelievable Request
The Refund Rejection ❌
The Tough Decision
The Victim Card
The Unfair Comparison
The Last Straw
The Frustrating Conclusion
Skydiving Ditched for a Crush: A Birthday Betrayal?
So there you have it, folks! A meticulously planned skydiving adventure for Lucy’s 18th birthday, derailed by a last-minute work shift switch for her crush. Despite the non-refundable skydiving tickets, the booked hotel, and the emotional investment, Lucy chose a guy over her friends. Is this a simple case of teenage infatuation, or a betrayal of friendship? And what would you do if you were in their shoes? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this sky-high drama!
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NTA. Skydiving plans ruined by emotional friend, consequences faced. Have fun!
NTA: Friend ruins own birthday, blames coworker and crush.
NTA. She chose her crush over work.
NTA. Wasted ticket sucks, but don’t bend over backwards for Lucy. Her loss.
NTA NTA NTA – He has a girlfriend already. Run!
Skydiving adventure sparks new friendship. NTA, have a blast!
NTA, ignore emotional manipulation, go skydiving and have a great day!
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NTA – Consequences of her actions. Have fun with someone else!
NTA: She brought it upon herself. No whining allowed.
Friendship betrayal: Don’t let her guilt you, enjoy yourselves!
No refunds for skydiving reservation, OP is not the a**hole!
Friendship fiasco: NTA, hope she realizes her mistake. Skydiving fun!
“All because I had to work” – NTA, work-life balance drama
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NTA: Crush’s girlfriend should see the fun and dinner pics!
NTA: Birthday shift swap regrets, no emergency, just curiosity.
NTA: Going all out to make her birthday special
Celebrate guilt-free! Enjoy your day, you’re not the a**hole!
Teaching a lesson: NTA for not tolerating friend’s unhealthy obsession
NTA. Lucy’s missing out on an amazing experience!
“Dumping the girlfriend for the friend? Time for a talk.”
NTA. Enjoy your birthday without her, she made her choice ♂️
NTA – Work on your birthday, not worth losing over men ♀️
NTA. Crush gives up birthday plans, it’s kinda pathetic. Skydiving FTW!
Lucy’s flakiness and prioritizing crushes over friends is a major bummer. NTA.
Sistahs before mistahs! NTA – have fun and enjoy yourself!
A friendship worth skydiving for!
NTA: Your friend prioritized a guy over your friendship
NTA! Send her “wish you were here” pics and plan dinner!
Thoughtful gift for her birthday, but she’s targeting taken guys?
Don’t waste money, go skydiving without her!
Cut ties with Lucy and enjoy your trip! ✈️
NTA: She made her own bed and now can’t skydive. ♂️
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Ditch the friend who prioritizes guys over your friendship!
Looking for a third wheel for their skydiving adventure!
NTA. Share your update on the skydiving fiasco!
Missed out on skydiving for a 12-hour shift?
NTA. Inconsiderate friend ruins skydiving plans. Find new adventure buddy!
NTA. Friend prioritizes work over friendship for stupid reasons.
NTA, go skydiving and continue plans without her
NTA: Skydiving without her? She’ll regret not being there!
NTA. Lucy’s future cringe-worthy interaction.
She’s the a**hole.
NTA. You made plans and paid, she chose work over you.
Age gap and unavailability make it clear: NTA!
Cutting off toxic people: NTA, time to prioritize self-care
NTA. She’s not best friend material.
NTA, your friend is an idiot! Enjoy skydiving
NTA: Shitty friend needs to grow up!
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Don’t let a double-booking ruin your epic adventure!
NTA: You’re a good friend
Friendship betrayed: NTA’s efforts unappreciated. Enjoy skydiving solo!
NTA. Enjoy the thrill of skydiving without any guilt!
Friend’s inability to say no is concerning for her future
Lucy’s fear leads to a flirtatious fiasco. NTA for sure!
NTA. Turning down extra shift on birthday, probably cheating.
Lucy’s crush on an older guy backfires, no birthday celebration!
NTA. Prioritizing friendship over crush and being honest about plans
Controversial comment sparks debate about children’s behavior.
Friendship vs. Flirtation: Priorities and Logic Clash!
Choosing a crush over friends? NTA, give Lucy a reality check!
Friendship tested: Skydiving trip ditched for forgetful guy?
Easy NTA. No a-hole here.
NTA. Double standards and cancelled plans for potential sex?
NTA: She’s dense. Friendship or flirtation gone wrong?
Cut ties with a toxic friend and prioritize true friendship.
No regrets! She made her choice, enjoy the adventure together!
Generous friend receives praise for birthday skydiving adventure!
Crush favors on her birthday? NTA, that’s on her
Skydiving: The ultimate high! Sharing the experience makes it unforgettable! ✈️
Boy crazy girl gets called out.
Lucy’s selfishness ruined her friends’ birthday plans.
Regret and lost friendships await her once the bubble bursts.
Friendship tested: Birthday plans ruined by disrespectful last-minute change!
NTA: Spilling the tea on ex friend’s missed love connection!
Skydiving or love? Age won’t stop this adventurous spirit! ✈️
Lucy’s betrayal: NTA discovers true colors. Friendship shattered.
