Dealing with a chronically late friend: a driver’s perspective

Dealing with chronically late friends can be a real struggle

Friend stranded for being chronically late to Ph.D. seminar

Friend leaves chronically late Ph.D. candidate stranded before seminar

Friend leaves for work without chronically tardy Ph.D. candidate friend

Friend leaves her stranded for being chronically late

Friend leaves Ph.D. student in tears after missing seminar

Friend leaves Ph.D. student stranded for lateness; tough love or a**hole?

Friend misses Ph.D. seminar, faces consequences after chronic lateness

When a friendship ends, sometimes it’s for the best

Friend chronically late for Ph.D. seminar, gets left behind
Being punctual is important, especially when it comes to important events like seminars. The friend in this situation , unfortunately, has a chronic lateness problem that has caused her to be left behind. Her friend, who usually picks her up, decided to give her a wake-up call and leave without her when she was not ready on time for her seminar. What happens next is a series of emotional outbursts and broken promises.
But was it the right decision to leave her behind ? Read on to find out what Reddit thought and share your thoughts in the comments below.
Friend continuously late to Ph.D. seminar, left stranded by OP. NTA.

Chronic lateness can ruin friendships and professional relationships. NTA

NTA. Other transportation options were available.

Leaving a chronically late friend is OK. NTA

Chronic lateness is inconsiderate AF, and setting boundaries is important.

Friend misses important event, arrives 20 mins late, gets left behind #NTA

Ph.D. candidate defends punctuality in hilarious response

NTA for not enabling your friend’s chronic tardiness.

Being late to a Ph.D. seminar: valid excuse or not?

Is being right worth losing a friend?

Friend constantly being late, lied and laughed at OP. NTA.

Sibling solidarity NTA shows tough love to teach punctuality.

Let’s give her a break, she has other options

Friend chronically late for Ph.D. seminar, OP leaves her. NTA

Being chronically late is disrespectful. NTA for leaving.

Friend chronically late for work, OP chose minor comfort over friend.

Respect for other’s time is key. NTA made the right call

Setting boundaries with chronically late friend: NTA

NTA with ADHD husband, understands time blindness but sets boundaries.

Commenter suggests alternatives to friend’s tardiness,

Friend chronically late to seminar, commenter not the a**hole

Respect for time is important in some cultures ️

Friend always late for Ph.D. seminar, left stranded. NTA.

Don’t wait for a chronically late friend ❌, NTA.

Respect others’ time, NTA for leaving chronically late friend.

Friend consistently late for Ph.D. seminar, leaves her stranded. NTA.

NTA. Friend needs to learn punctuality before it affects her career ⏰

Commenter suggests Uber for chronically late friend, considers possible ADHD.

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for holding her accountable.

Friend takes advantage of driver, learns lesson the hard way ⏰

Respect your ride’s time. Being chronically late is inexcusable. ️

Setting boundaries is necessary to end chronic lateness. ️

Being chronically late for a Ph.D. seminar? NTA gave a reality check

Setting boundaries is key . Don’t let anyone waste your time.

Friend chronically late to PhD seminar, commenter NTA for leaving her.

Choosing punctuality over friendship? NTA, but losing friends hurts

Driving a chronically late friend is not an obligation.

Friend’s chronic lateness gets old, NTA for leaving her.

Solutions for chronic lateness: Uber, alarm clocks, or therapy?

Respect people’s time, don’t be entitled ⏳

Being chronically late and entitled? NTA did the right thing.

Taking responsibility for being late is key. #NTA

Starting the day earlier could solve lateness issues! ⏰

Setting boundaries is important for personal growth.

Friend chronically late to Ph.D. seminar, OP leaves, NTA.

Not obligated to enable chronic tardiness. NTA

Friend leaves PhD student stranded for being late, both suck.

Commenter praises man who left chronically late friend. NTA

No sympathy for chronic lateness. NTA for leaving friend stranded.

Setting boundaries without being an a**hole

Friend chronically late to her own Ph.D. seminar, NTA leaves her

Being late is no excuse for leaving someone stranded

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for enforcing them

Being NTA doesn’t always mean you’re being a good friend

Clear expectations set, friend responsible for her own transportation. #NTA

Respect your friend’s time or prepare to be left behind ♂️

Managing chronic lateness with ADHD, taking responsibility. ⏳

Chronically late friend misses Ph.D. seminar, laughs at warning. NTA

Respect for others’ time is key to success. #NTA

Friend chronically late to Ph.D. seminar, gets left behind. NTA.

Navigating delicate situations with grace ♀️

Respect matters. Being chronically late is unacceptable. NTA
