Friend’s Weight Dilemma: Scooter or Stay Home?

We’ve all had our fair share of shopping trips with friends, but what happens when one friend’s weight becomes a burden on the group’s experience? One person faced this dilemma and decided to offer their 350-pound friend a mobility scooter as a solution. But did this well-intended suggestion go too far? Let’s dive into the story and find out.

The Heavyweight Context ️‍♀️

Mall Struggles

Whining and Walking ‍♀️

Debating the Invite

The Scooter Solution

FaceTime Confrontation

Offended and Upset

Trying to Help ‍♀️

Selfish Accusations

The Ultimatum

Cussing and Hanging Up

Friends’ Support

Mom’s Opinion ‍♀️

Doubting the Decision

Scooter Solution: Helpful or Hurtful? ‍♀️

When a 350-pound friend’s constant need to rest during shopping trips becomes too much, one person suggests using a mobility scooter to keep up. But the friend takes offense, accusing the group of calling her fat and being awful people. In the heat of the moment, an ultimatum is given: use the scooter or stay home. With friends supporting the decision and even mom admitting she might have done the same, the question remains: was this a helpful solution or a hurtful ultimatum? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

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NTA – Shopping frustrations and accommodating friends with mobility issues.

Engaging caption: NTA challenges friend’s denial of weight issue, suggests inclusive activity

“NTA. She may be okay with being a burden to herself and destroying her body but it’s not okay that she burdens you as well.”

NTA. Inspiring weight loss journey and tough love for friend.

Feeling humiliated for using a scooter, but realizing no one cares.

NTA – Frustrated with friend’s complaints, suggest she catch up or get a scooter.

Walking in the mall is a great exercise option!

Suggesting a scooter was kind, but approach and empathy lacked ‍♀️

Friend’s weight dilemma: Seeking help for morbid obesity

Public mobility scooters are slow, frustrating, and poorly maintained

Setting boundaries with a friend’s weight dilemma while shopping.

Engaging in a weight dilemma debate: ESH, but what’s the solution?

ESH: Awkward confrontation, missed opportunity for a reasonable discussion.

Gentle YTA, consider a private call and be more empathetic

NTA. Reasonable suggestion met with insecurity. Annoying but relatable.

Empathy for friends with weight issues and avoiding body shaming.

Soft YTA: Lack of compassion and judgement. Consider her needs

ESH. Frustration with weight, but let’s be understanding and supportive.

ESH: Friend inconveniences and humiliates OP with weight dilemma.

The harsh reality of weight and its consequences