Friend Kicked Out After Breaking a Priceless Antique Easel

A Reddit user shared a story about their friend Emily, who accidentally broke a priceless antique easel that had been in their family since World War II. The easel was a gift from a Jewish artist to the user’s grandfather, who helped him flee Germany. The user inherited the easel and kept it in their art studio, where it displayed their favorite painting. During a small gathering, Emily went upstairs to use the bathroom and ended up in the art studio, where she accidentally knocked over the easel. The user asked Emily to leave, causing a rift in their friend group. Was the reaction too harsh or justified?

The Easel’s History

Inherited Treasure ️

The Gathering

Emily’s Mishap

Discovering the Damage

Broken Trust and Boundaries

No Excuse

Friend Group Split

Emily’s Background

Restoration Efforts ⚒️

Waiting for Estimates

Feeling Guilty

Realizations

A Weight Lifted

Divided Opinions and Lasting Impact ️

The story of the broken antique easel has left the friend group divided, with some believing the user was too harsh, while others think Emily’s snooping and disregard for boundaries justified the reaction. The user feels guilty about the incident but acknowledges that they took reasonable precautions to protect the heirloom. As they await the restoration estimate, the emotional impact of the incident lingers. What do you think? Share your thoughts and reactions below.

Friend breaks antique easel after ignoring warning sign. NTA.

Friend disregarded sign, broke priceless easel. NTA for kicking out.

Respect boundaries, not easels. NTA for kicking out friend.

Breaking the rules isn’t an accident. NTA for kicking out.

Friend intentionally broke priceless easel, NTA. Trust is gone

Uninvited guest breaks priceless antique easel, gets kicked out. NTA

Friend purposely broke expensive easel, hasn’t offered to pay for repairs

Friend breaks rules, gets kicked out. NTA.

Bathroom mishap leads to justified eviction. NTA

Commenter defends NTA, but replies call out emotional manipulation

Nosey friend gets what she deserves

Friend gets what she deserves for being too nosey

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, commenter says NTA.

NTA. Commenter suggests repairing antique easel at a quality shop

Breaking antique rules? NTA lays down the law

Setting boundaries is important. Respect should be mutual.

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, commenter says NTA.

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, friends defend her.

Standing up for what’s right

Demanding friends pay for priceless antique easel, NTA wins.

Established boundaries were broken. Friendship over? ‍♀️

Suspicious comment reply dismissed, NTA for kicking out friend

Emily is the a**hole

Setting boundaries and respecting sentimental items is important.

Friend snoops, breaks irreplaceable item, gets kicked out. NTA

Friend breaks priceless easel, snoops around house, gets kicked out. NTA

Cut toxic people out of your life.

Friend broke priceless antique easel, but NTA. Time to talk.

Defiende la historia detrás del objeto y pide justicia.

Set boundaries and hold people accountable for their actions

Friend violated privacy and broke antique easel. NTA.

Commenter humorously calls out friend’s stupidity and drunken antics.

Respect is key in any friendship

Hold onto your easels, this commenter is a no-nonsense judge ‍⚖️

No a-hole here!

Some people just can’t resist touching things, even priceless antiques

Friend’s inappropriate behavior leads to priceless antique easel breaking. NTA.

Snooping friend gets kicked out after breaking antique easel

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, commenter is NTA and suggests repairing it professionally.

Friend breaks priceless easel, NTA kicks her out

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, commenter supports OP’s decision.

Repair the easel, have Emily pay deductible. NTA

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, commenter says NTA for cutting ties

Repair the antique easel, get a statement of value, and sue.

Accident or not, deliberate actions caused priceless damage

Hold her accountable

Trust is shattered after a curious friend breaks antique easel

Respect your friend’s privacy

Unknowingly defending a friend who broke a priceless antique easel ‍♀️

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for protecting your property

Accidental or not, a priceless easel is broken . Will trust be restored?

Deliberate act in no-limits room makes NTA clear

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, commenter suggests ending friendship.

Respect boundaries, even as a guest

Respectful guest etiquette: NTA sets boundaries for house guests

Demanding payment for damages: reasonable or petty?

Friend breaks antique easel, doesn’t offer to fix it. NTA.

Asking for context: Would you have reacted differently if closer friends?

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, NTA OP seeks restoration reimbursement

Make her pay or break the friendship?

Heartbreaking story of a priceless antique easel being broken

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, OP not the a**hole.

Snooping and breaking priceless antiques? NTA did the right thing

Respect privacy and sentimental value of others’ belongings

Holding people accountable for their actions post-college

Friend breaks antique easel, tries to hide it. NTA response.

Respect the rules or face the consequences

Friend breaks priceless antique easel, OP responds civilly. NTA.

Hold her accountable! NTA for wanting reparations.