We’ve all encountered people who just can’t seem to let go of a topic, but what happens when that topic is your race? One woman found herself in the middle of a friendship meltdown when her friend’s girlfriend, Josie, couldn’t stop bringing up her racial background. Tired of the constant racial comments, our girl finally snapped and called Josie creepy. Now, their friend group is divided, and everyone’s wondering if she went too far.
Meet the Group

Josie Joins the Gang

Racial Comments Begin

Trying to Change the Topic

Nick’s Explanation

Different Cultures

Boat Day Drama

Josie’s Intrusive Question

Enough is Enough

Calling Josie Creepy

Apology Rejected

Nick’s Reaction

Not My Problem

Friend Group Divided

Was She Too Harsh? ♀️
Tired of Josie’s constant racial comments, our girl finally snapped and called her creepy. Now, their friend group is divided, with some siding with Nick and Josie. She doesn’t think she was wrong for wanting to be respected like everyone else, but others think she was too harsh. So, what does the internet think of this situation? Let’s dive into the top responses and find out!
NTA. Calling out friend’s obsession with race leads to messy situation

Friend’s girlfriend implies OP is white-washed, annoying! NTA

NTA: Friend’s obsession with race is projecting her insecurities

NTA: Set boundaries with friend’s GF obsessed with race

ESH. Misunderstandings and hurt feelings escalated into a heated public confrontation

Blowing up over a common annoyance? YTA. Communicate earlier

NTA: Josie Grossie needs to mind her own

Did you talk it out or immediately escalate the situation?

“Josie’s racial comments sparked a deep discussion on identity and allyship.”

“YTA tbh. You could have communicated your discomfort more clearly.”

NTA – You spoke your truth about race, she needs to respect it

Miscommunication leads to a racial conversation gone wrong

Insightful comments from black readers on racial obsession and validation

Discussing race is important, but why avoid the conversation?

YTA for calling her a creep instead of discussing it calmly

OP accused of racism, but commenters think they overreacted. YTA.

Is public humiliation necessary to correct someone’s behavior?

YTA accused of hypocrisy for dismissing friend’s GF’s racial concerns

NTA, Nick prioritizes his GF’s feelings over yours. Not a good friend

Accused of racism? You may have some unresolved issues…

YTA for insulting her without discussing your discomfort first ♀️

NTA: Friend’s GF’s creepy obsession with race is not okay

Mixed race perspective on the importance of race in identity. ESH.
