A man’s honesty with his friend’s girlfriend is causing some controversy. When asked if she was fat, he gave his candid opinion, prefacing it with a disclaimer that weight doesn’t define a person. However, his opinion upset the girlfriend and caused a rift in their friendship. The man is now turning to Reddit to ask if he was in the wrong for being honest. Some impartial friends are split on the issue, but what do you think? Click to read more.
Navigating body image in relationships can be tricky
Being candid vs. being offensive: where’s the line?
Navigating tricky conversations without being an a**hole
Tactfully giving feedback on weight: a tricky situation handled well
Navigating sensitive topics with friends can be tricky
Sharing an honest opinion vs. fishing for compliments.
Seeking validation or self-doubt? Reddit to the rescue. ♂️
Did he cross the line?
When is it okay to be honest with a friend’s partner? In a recent incident, a guy who prides himself on being candid was asked by his friend’s girlfriend if he thought she was fat. Without hesitation, he gave his honest opinion, but was it too much? Read on to find out what happened and decide for yourself. The situation has caused a rift between the friends and the girlfriend is upset. Some say he was justified in answering honestly while others think he should have kept his opinion to himself. Let’s delve into the debate and see what Redditors have to say about the matter.
Is ‘radical honesty’ always the best policy? ESH.
When honesty isn’t the best policy 30 Helens agree
Being truthful doesn’t mean being tactless
British commenter defends answering honestly to weight questions, cultural differences.
Honesty is the best policy . OP tried to be gentle but she insisted ♂️. NTA
Don’t comment on people’s bodies – but she asked.
Don’t be a fishing friend Compliments should be genuine.
She asked for an honest answer, OP gave her one ♂️
Honesty isn’t always the best policy ♂️. Navigating tricky questions.
Being honest when asked about appearance is justified.
Honesty is the best policy ♀️
Honesty is the best policy? ESH but AH could have been more tactful
Honesty isn’t always easy, but it’s better than lies
Honesty is the best policy, but not everyone can handle it
Honesty is the best policy. NTA
When someone asks if they look fat, they want reassurance
Honesty is the best policy
Commenter defends OP with a witty response
NTA for giving an honest answer and encouraging self-confidence
Honesty is the best policy , but not everyone can handle it.
Is it okay to ask your boyfriend’s friend if you’re fat? ESH
Honesty is the best policy
Don’t judge too quickly. We don’t know the full story
Honesty is the best policy ♀️ NTA
Navigating social subtleties can be tough, but honesty is appreciated
When you ask for honesty, be ready to hear it ♂️
NTA for being honest when asked. BF needs to be honest too.
Using “my truth” was a mistake. YTA.
Body positivity wins – NTA encourages self-love
NTA for not giving in to Marta’s manipulative trap
Responding to a tricky question about weight, NTA handled it well
Being blunt or brutally honest can make you come off as a jerk ♂️
Honesty is the best policy, even if it’s uncomfortable
Being honest isn’t always easy but NTA for being candid
When honesty backfires
Honesty is the best policy, even if it’s not what’s expected. ♀️
Direct question, wild responses. NTA for OP’s honest answer.
NTA. OP was honest when asked, Marta should have been prepared.
Navigating tricky questions about body image with grace and tact
OP is not the a-hole for not respecting immature behavior
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When honesty isn’t the best policy…
Honesty is the best policy, but not everyone wants to hear it ♀️
