We all know that one friend who’s always there to lend a helping hand, especially when it comes to home repairs. But what happens when their goodwill is taken for granted? In this story, a skilled handyman helps his friends renovate their fixer-upper, but things take a dramatic turn when the wife’s careless actions lead to a hidden message on the wall. ️
The Fixer-Upper Friend ️
The Painting Project
Unwanted Guests
Wife Laughs It Off
Hidden Message Time ️
Wife’s Freak Out
Finishing the Job and Leaving
The Apology Debate
No Apology, No Help
The Call for Help
The Gossip Begins ️
Friend Group Feud
No More Help
The Fallout: Friendships and Renovations on the Line
So, our handyman friend stood his ground and refused to apologize for his hidden message, leading to a feud within their friend group. With no one else willing to help, the couple is now left with a half-finished renovation and a divided circle of friends. As the drama unfolds, we must ask: was the painter’s revenge justified or should he have kept his cool? Let’s dive into the internet’s top responses to this messy situation!
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NTA. They didn’t offer to pay, so they aren’t entitled.
“OMFG, if they want you to come back and paint their stupid fixer upper-for *free* then they can suck it up and be *grateful*. Not act like their highnesses are doing you a favor by “letting” you paint on your time off from work. NTA”
NTA: No appreciation, dog incident, friendship taken advantage of
NTA. Painting naughty words is a classic bonding experience
NTA. Scary threat: no free work unless you apologize
“NTA… a bit. Frustrated because of her stupid dog you wrote it on the wall. Then painted over. But she’s got her knickers in a twist. I sort of get it, from her, but she should get a grip, work is being done for free, there’s no harm done, nothing to see. Get over it. And keep your stupid dogs out. Has she apologised for that? Just go LC for a bit. They can paint their own flipping walls, or pay someone. Guess what, contractors sometimes swear… Telling you ‘You can’t come back and work your weekends for free’ well gosh, can’t I. Guess I’ll have to watch tv then.”
NTA. Friend and wife’s insistence on apology backfires. Dogs ruin product.
“Keep the peace” folks have 0 skin in the game
Friendship on the rocks: Marriage changed everything
Spouse’s hidden art: a**hole or harmless fun?
Painting a curse word on a friend’s wall: NTA!
Kicked out while painting for free? What the actual f**k?
A**hole clients get free labor, OP retaliates with a curse word.
Frustrating situation, free labor, and no gratitude. Enjoy your weekends!
Juvenile reaction to a dog’s accident sparks unnecessary drama
NTA. Entitled people demanding favors? Ridiculous!
“Pets and painting don’t mix! Keep them safe and away!”
Don’t give them a second more of your labor!
Friend’s house, friend’s rules. Time for them to DIY!
NTA. Venting frustration harmlessly. Effect is same as swearing aloud.
