We’ve all heard of the saying, ‘Three’s a crowd’, but what happens when the crowd is a tight-knit group of best friends? Meet our trio: the narrator, Mary, and Helen. They’ve been inseparable since high school, weathering life’s storms together. But when one of them, Helen, decides to start a family, the dynamic changes. Mary and the narrator are childfree by choice, a decision that’s about to put their friendship to the ultimate test.
The Trio: Different Choices, Same Friendship

Helen’s Dream: A Family of Her Own

The Arrival of Baby Joy

Mary’s TikTok Obsession: The Turning Point

Mary’s Bitterness: A Friendship on the Rocks

The Confrontation: Mary’s Exit

The Final Straw: Mary’s Accusation

A Friendship Fractured: The Fallout of Mary’s TikTok Obsession
In a heart-wrenching tale of friendship and choices, our narrator finds herself in a difficult position. As a member of a trio of best friends, she’s always been supportive of her friends’ life choices. But when Mary’s newfound TikTok obsession leads to a bitter resentment of their friend Helen’s choice to become a mother, the bond between the three women starts to crack. After a tense confrontation, Mary is asked to leave the narrator’s house, leading to accusations of betrayal. Now, the internet is left to ponder on this complex situation. Let’s see what the world has to say about this…
NTA. Mary should respect boundaries and not dictate who’s welcome

NTA, social media bubbles create toxic echo chambers.

NTA. Cut her off

Mary’s a terrible friend? NTA agrees.

Friend’s defensive maneuver to protect against changing dynamics. NTA.

Mary’s child-free status isn’t to blame for her unpleasant personality.

Mary turned into an AH! You’re NTA for standing up!

NTA. Mary gives child-free people a bad name

NTA. Friendships change, but toxic behavior and shaming are unacceptable.
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NTA shuts down bad energy in their home

NTA defends Helen against rude friend’s hurtful comments.

“NTA. Mary was out of line. Good on you for standing up for Helen. “

TikTok turning people into lizards? Beware the tiktoxicity!
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NTA. Respect childfree, but dehumanizing a baby is uncalled for.

NTA. Your house, your decision. Mary caused unnecessary drama.

Supportive comments for a new mother facing verbal abuse

Defending a friend with an anti-child attitude

Friendship drama: NTA, but your friend certainly is. ♀️

NTA. Friend’s selfishness causes unnecessary pain for no reason

Defending friends with kids, despite not liking children

NTA. Being a supportive friend through life’s choices

Mary’s bullying behavior towards Helen is completely unfair and uncalled for.

♀️ Reproduction is necessary, but hating kids is weird. NTA.

When child-free ideals turn toxic, friendships are torn apart.

Mary’s concern about growing apart with Helen due to motherhood

“Child-free by choice, but still appreciating the joy of parenthood! “

Dump Mary, keep Helen!

Standing up against bullying: NTA for kicking out the bully!

Friend devalues child, commenter defends children’s rights and respect.

NTA: Mary is being a brat for criticizing Helen’s choices.

Child-free commenter defends their stance against being labeled an a**hole

Accepting friends’ children is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships.

Thought-provoking comment on societal expectations and personal choices.

No a-hole here. Share your perspective on TikTok

NTA: TikTok’s toxic influence on friendships. Stick up for friends!

NTA: Child-free doesn’t excuse being mean to moms

Friendship drama: NTA vs. Mary’s bad attitude

Mary: The Bully Who Ruins Everyone’s Parade
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NTA. Standing up for the child against rude Mary. Counseling needed.

Confusing comment with no replies. ♂️

NTA: Friend’s honesty about children causes tension in friendship.

Engaging with toxic childfree TikTok: NTA tries to intervene

NTA: Acting like a child when you hate children?

Mary’s toxicity causes friendship to crumble.

A trio of friends and a baby, what could go wrong?

Overcoming fear of needles for my son, avoiding judgmental friends
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Mary’s attitude is ruining her friendship with Helen.

NTA. Reproductive choices don’t define superiority. Friendships can adapt.

Respecting childfree, but despising children? Therapy needed. NTA

Protective parent claps back at child-free friend. NTA!

Choosing to be child-free, but excited to be an aunt!

NTA. Child-free doesn’t mean hating kids. Mary needs perspective

NTA. Standing up for what’s right and kind

A TikTok feud escalates: NTA calls out a DICK!

Not the a**hole. Tell us more about the situation!

Mary’s behavior is out of control. You’re a true friend!

NTA Mary’s toxic child-hating: ageist and gross

NTA – Learn the true meaning of ‘best’!

Accepting friends’ kids: mature or not? NTA wins!

Respecting boundaries is key. Mary crossed the line with insults.

Set house rules, kick out rule-breakers. NTA

Child-free TikTok sparks controversy with Mary’s inappropriate comments

You were in the right!

A surprising reaction to a friend’s desire for a child

Friendship prevails! You stuck up for your friend, NTA!

Friendship tested by child-free subs. Internet validation vs. 15-year bond. NTA.

Uncovering hidden desires: NTA’s unexpected connection to homophobia

Standing up for a friend against rude comments.

NTA. Mary got what she deserved for insulting kids

NTA – A personality change? Time for a doctor’s visit!

Mary’s TikTok-inspired personality makes her the only a**hole

NTA. Mary’s hurtful words towards Helen are unacceptable. Stand up!

NTA: Respect others’ choices, but Mary is definitely the AH.
