Picture this: two best friends, Katie and our protagonist (both 26), are excited to finally go on a summer vacation after a year of lockdowns and restrictions. They plan a trip to an island with two other friends, but when those friends bail, things take a dramatic turn. Our protagonist, recently freed from a toxic relationship, wants to embrace her newfound freedom and have a hot girl summer. However, Katie has other plans and insists on sticking together 24/7. The result? A friendship on the brink of collapse. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale.
Vacation Plans in the Making ️

Friends Bail, Drama Begins

Hot Girl Summer vs. BFF Time

Katie Lays Down the Law

No Double Dates Allowed

A Compromise Offered

Katie’s Furious Response

Slut-Shaming and Gossip

Feeling Hurt and Confused

EDIT: Clearing Up Misconceptions

1. Not Leaving Katie Alone for 7 Days ️

2. One Vacation Only

3. Influencer Image Concerns

4. Katie’s Own Vacation Plans

Friendship on the Rocks: Can They Salvage It?
When their vacation plans fall apart, our protagonist finds herself caught between wanting to have a hot girl summer and keeping her friendship with Katie intact. Despite offering a compromise, Katie lashes out, resorting to slut-shaming and gossip. As the dust settles, our protagonist clears up misconceptions and maintains her stance, but the damage to their friendship may already be done. What do you think of this dramatic situation? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
NTA for cancelling vacation, friend slut-shaming is disgusting. Go hop on some dudes

Validating different interests, NTA cancels immature friend’s vacation plans

Support and encouragement for OP’s hot girl summer plans.

Friend prioritizing boyfriend over OP’s vacation plans. NTA.

Friend wants constant company, but NTA for wanting independence.

Solo vacation vs. fun with friends: ESH but friend’s reaction childish

Friend tries to control vacation, sl*t shames, commenter says NTA

Friend wants OP around for Instagram, not actual friendship. ESH.

Friend wants OP to spend all vacation with her, ESH.

Friend wants OP to spend a week on vacation but expects 24/7 attention. OP wants a hot girl summer. ESH.

Friendship tested as one wants adventure, other a hot girl summer

Compromising on separate trips is the best solution

Friendship on the rocks over vacation plans and dating priorities ♀️

Valid concerns but don’t let casual dating ruin your vacation

Friend is NTA for wanting to travel together, but AH for slut shaming. Safety concern valid but don’t control your friend.

Short trip, big impact: How one week can change everything

Friend calls out selfishness, but reply defends hot girl summer
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Standing up for yourself and being honest is NTA

Immaturity all around: OP’s friend name-calls, OP backs out.

Commenter calls out someone for ruining girls’ vacation plans.

Friendship over hookups: a refreshing perspective

One friend wants to have a hot girl summer, the other doesn’t. NTA.

One friend wants to party, the other wants to relax. NTA.

Two friends’ vacation plans crumble over a ‘hot girl summer’

Can’t sacrifice a ‘hot girl summer’ for a short vacation?

Friend gets called out for abusive behavior, OP enjoys freedom

Commenter deems someone the a**hole. Drama ensues.

One friend’s fear of being seen alone causes tension.

Friendship crumbles as one prioritizes hookups over girls’ getaway

Friendship in jeopardy over vacation plans and name-calling

ESH vacation drama: Friend slut shames, OP prioritizes hookups over friendship. Can they compromise?

Enjoying a hot girl summer responsibly

Prioritizing self-care over hot girl summer, but friend is needy.

Why choose between a vacation and a hot girl summer?

You go girl!

Take time to heal. Hot girl summer can wait

Avoid traveling with toxic friends. NTA, save your friendship.
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Embrace the hot girl summer! NTA for prioritizing your healing ♀️

Friendship saved: Navigating conflicting needs without being the a**hole

Don’t prioritize hookups over friends, but also don’t slut-shame. ESH
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Friend wants a hot girl summer, but ditches her friend. YTA.

Live your best life! Don’t let anyone shame you.

Standing up for boundaries and against slut-shaming. NTA

Third-wheeling or not, should OP let Katie bring her bf?

Friendship on the rocks: One wants a Hot Girl Summer , the other sees betrayal . NTA, spend your holiday as you wish ️
