Picture this: you and your best friend have been planning a girls’ trip to an island paradise. You’re both excited to finally get away after a year of lockdowns, but there’s one problem – you want to have a ‘hot girl summer’ and your bestie isn’t on board. This is the story of two friends whose dream vacation quickly turned into a friendship nightmare. One friend, fresh out of an abusive relationship, just wants to let loose and have some fun. But when she suggests going on separate vacations, her bestie doesn’t take it well. ️
Vacation Plans Falling Apart ️
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Down to Two, but at What Cost?
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Hot Girl Summer Dreams
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Bestie’s Boundaries
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Sticking Together, No Matter What?
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A Compromise… or Not? ♀️
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New Plan: Fall Trip
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Bestie’s Harsh Reaction
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S**t-Shaming and Gossip ️
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Feeling Hurt and Confused
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EDIT: Clearing Things Up
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Not Leaving Her Alone All Week ♀️
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One Vacation, One Choice
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Influencer Image Issues
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She Has Her Own Vacation Plans ️
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Besties at Odds: Can Their Friendship Survive?
So, there you have it: a friendship on the rocks over a vacation gone wrong. One friend just wants to have a carefree summer after years of being in a toxic relationship, while the other is hurt and resorting to name-calling. It’s clear that both friends are feeling the strain of this situation, but can they find a way to mend their friendship? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tricky predicament…
NTA commenter supports ‘hot girl summer’ and calls out s**t-shaming
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Validating different vacation interests, but friend is being immature
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Supportive comment encourages ‘hot girl summer’ and warns of toxic friend.
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Friend wants to control vacation, calls OP a s**t. NTA.
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Friend wants to hook up on vacation, other disapproves. ESH.
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NTA. Don’t let her sl*t shame you. Celebrate your freedom!
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Ex-ho calls out prioritizing d**k over friend, ESH for s**t-shaming.
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Ditching a friend for a ‘hot girl summer’ vacation? ESH.
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Friend wants vacation, OP wants ‘hot girl summer’, ESH.
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You do you! NTA for wanting space and a hot girl summer.
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Compromise is key! Both friends were in the wrong.
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Best friends fight over trip and dating choices. ESH.
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Valid concern for safety, but don’t sacrifice your vacation completely. ️
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Don’t be a good little puppy, ditch the controlling friend
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The importance of trip length in friend fallout discussions.
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Both friends are at fault for their actions and reactions ♀️
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Immaturity and name-calling over broken plans? ESH ♀️
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Standing up for yourself and being honest is NTA
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US vs UK: Different views on ditching friends for hookups?
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YTA thinks girls should have fun without guys.
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You have a right to enjoy your trip. NTA
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Vacation priorities differ, but name-calling is uncalled for. #NTA
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Supportive comment applauds friend’s ‘hot girl summer’ and freedom.
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Can’t take a break from ‘hot girl summer’ on a short vacation?
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Friend wants ‘hot girl summer’ over hanging with friends.
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Enjoy your hot girl summer responsibly! NTA for living life.
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Friend resorts to name-calling and s**t-shaming. NTA, reconsider friendship.
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Navigating friendship and hookups on vacation: ESH but compromise possible
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Don’t let a ‘hot girl summer’ ruin your friendship!
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Take time to heal before engaging in self-destructive behavior
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Take time for yourself after an abusive relationship instead of rebounding.
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You go girl! Being upfront about your needs is important. #NTA
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Why choose between vacation and hot girl summer? INFO needed
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Don’t prioritize hookups over friends, but also don’t s**t-shame. ESH.
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Friend wants ‘hot girl summer’, ditches friend on trip. YTA.
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Live your life! Don’t let anyone s**t shame you!
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Friend cancels trip for ‘hot girl summer’ causing fallout. YTA-ish?
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ESH for ditching friend, her for s**t-shaming. D**k is abundant.
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Best friend called out for prioritizing hookups over friendship. YTA.
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ESH for s**t shaming and being a bad friend
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Suggestion to bring her bf to avoid third-wheeling.
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Friendship fallout over ‘hot girl summer’ vacation plans. NTA stands firm.
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Standing up for boundaries and against s**t-shaming.
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Harsh comment calls out selfish behavior in friendship.
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Empowering response to friend shaming ‘hot girl summer’ plans
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Friend wants ‘hot girl summer’ and ditches trip, YTA confirmed
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Planned trip gone wrong, name-calling ensues. ESH. ♀️
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Abandoning a friend for hookups is wrong, but so is manipulation.
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Friendship dilemma: Hot girl summer or last minute plan change?
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Don’t let anyone shame you for wanting a ‘Hot Girl Summer’
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Friend wants ‘hot girl summer’ but bailing on others is lame
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ESH for s**t shaming, but YTA for dropping friend suddenly.
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Respectful ESH comment on differing vacation preferences and safety concerns.
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Both sides have valid points, but s**t-shaming is not okay.
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Friend’s visit turned into a nightmare. NTA. No s**t-shaming.
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Best friends clash over ‘hot girl summer’ vacation plans. ESH.
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Maintaining boundaries in friendships is important for healthy relationships
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Married commenter defends going on trip with single friends. NTA
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Embrace your ‘hot girl summer’ and shut down s**t shaming! ♀️
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Standing up for yourself and setting boundaries is important. NTA
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Friend didn’t support ‘girls night out’ after breakup, ended friendship.
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Celebrate your freedom and have a *hot girl summer*!
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Vacation chaperone? NTA. Individual needs and interests matter.
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Compromise is key for a successful vacation with friends!
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Vacation with a friend is to spend time together. ESH.
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Embrace your freedom and go on a hot girls summer! ♀️
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Going on a girls vacation? Don’t let unhealthy coping mechanisms follow.
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Supportive comment about healthy sexuality and solo travel.
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Live your life, lose the negativity
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NTA wants a wild summer but friend expects constant company.
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Don’t sacrifice your mental health for a codependent friend.
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Don’t let anyone shame you for wanting a ‘hot girl summer’
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Supportive comment calling out toxic friend’s behavior. ♀️
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Enjoy your freedom and be careful! NTA for wanting space
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Be a wing woman, not a hater! NTA
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Vacation conflict with a toxic friend. NTA.
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Friend wants a ‘hot girl summer’, other shames her. NTA.
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Escaping abuse is tough, but you’re NTA for prioritizing yourself
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Last Updated on March 21, 2024 by Diply Social Team