Buckle up, folks! We’ve got a juicy tale of two besties with VERY different love lives. I’m living my best life with my hardworking lawyer boo , while my BFF “V” is stuck in a toxic cycle with her cheating man. When V tries to project her relationship issues onto mine, things get HEATED! I may have snapped and said some harsh things, but hey, sometimes the truth hurts! ♀️ So, let’s dive into this drama and see if I was the a-hole in this situation!
A Tale of Two Couples: My BFF and I Have VERY Different Relationships!

Hardworking Lawyer BF vs. ♀️ Work-Life Balance Loving GF

Agreeing to Date Despite Different Priorities

Meanwhile, My BFF “V” Has a Rocky Relationship…

V Stays with Cheating BF Despite My Advice

S Gets a Promotion and a Flirty New Assistant!

S Notices the Flirting Too, But Promises to Keep Things Professional

Dinner with V and a Quick Stop at S’s Office

Spotting S Working Late with His Flirty Assistant

V Gets Angry and Accuses S of Cheating!

♀️ V Tells Me to “Stake My Claim” on S

V Accuses S of Not Respecting Me Because He Makes More Money

Our Salary Differences and How We Split Bills

I Snap at V: “Just Because You’re a Doormat Doesn’t Mean I Am!”

I Drop Some Harsh Truth Bombs on V About Her Own Relationship

Feeling Guilty for Being Mean to My BFF

The Drama Unfolds: Was I Too Harsh on My Doormat BFF?
Well, well, well… looks like I’ve found myself in quite the predicament! My bestie “V” is convinced that my man is cheating on me with his flirty new assistant, all because he makes more money than me. The audacity! I trust my boo and our relationship, but V just wouldn’t let it go. In a moment of frustration, I may have snapped and called her out for being a doormat in her own toxic relationship. I know, I know, it was harsh… but sometimes you gotta give your friends a reality check, right? Now I’m feeling guilty and wondering if I took it too far. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this juicy drama!
Projection and rudeness – why this person is NTA

Congrats on a mature relationship. Soften the truth, though

Calling out the hypocrisy

Trust is key , and projecting insecurities is not okay.

Don’t let anyone drag you down. Rise above the drama.

Both guilty of bad behavior, but her advice was terrible

Both parties behaved poorly, friend stood up for herself ♀️

Friend projects relationship issues, but calling her doormat is shitty ♀️

ESH, but talking it out is key

Advice taken the wrong way leads to explosive argument. ESH

ESH but with good intentions. Apologize for getting personal.

Respect and trust are key in a relationship

Friend’s man is flirty with assistant, commenter supports her decision

Judging assholishness in two distinct ways – ESH verdict.

Trust is key, NTA for setting boundaries with insecure friend ✌️
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OP’s friend needs a cold hard backhanded slap with truth

Insecurities and jealousy lead to a mutual ESH situation ♀️

Trust is key , NTA stands firm

NTA stands up for herself and advises on friend’s behavior.

Personal shots and a batshit suggestion – ESH in this case

Be vigilant! Long hours with opposite sex colleagues can be tricky

Don’t let your partner’s infidelity affect your relationship. #NTA
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ESH comment gets called out for being overly harsh ♀️

Don’t forget that friendships can be complicated
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Don’t settle for someone who doesn’t treat you right!

Assistant’s ‘crush’ might just be smart work ethic. NTA.

When criticism gets intense, it’s time to drop the conversation ♀️

Trust issues from past relationships, be careful and trust gut

User empathizes with the OP and criticizes a harsh comment.

Setting boundaries in a relationship

Respect is essential in a relationship – OP is 100% right

Supportive coworker defends OP against projecting friend

Secure your relationship with a friendly introduction

ESH, commenter criticizes friend’s boundaries, projecting, and hurtful words.

Self-respect and trust are vital in a healthy relationship ✨

Insightful comment suggests therapy for insecure partner projecting resentment.

Empathetic comment calls out insecurity and offers reassurance ✨

Setting boundaries and respecting them is key. NTA

Mutual trust is key – NTA comment highlights importance

Girlfriend defends herself and calls out cheating boyfriend.

Trust and boundaries are key in a relationship ❤

Trust your partner, document behavior, and don’t take advice from V

Calling out a hypocrite friend who can’t handle the truth

NTA sees through flirty assistant’s intentions

Trust your SO and don’t interfere in their work. NTA

Bluntly shutting down a drama-creating friend.

User defends OP’s actions and criticizes unsolicited advice. NTA

Confident commenter shuts down flirty coworker with sharp wit

Partner working 80 hours a week? Let’s discuss norms.

Friend gives bad advice, OP suggests apologizing to keep friendship

Defending income and shutting down rude friend. NTA

NTA commenter praises communication and trust in relationship.

Friendship advice: Make up with your friend

Communication breakdown leads to ESH judgment in relationships.

Don’t let insecurity ruin your friendship. NTA.

Let your partner have their own free agency ✌️

NTA with a stable relationship, friend projecting insecurities, cheat-proof advice

Understanding the 37.5-hour week at 85k, NTA seems silly
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Honesty hurts: when sharing truth leads to hurt feelings

No A-holes here, just two friends who care.

When work becomes a mistress: balancing job and relationship
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Friend crosses the line with flirty assistant, OP and friend TA

Grand dad’s wisdom prevails – ESH for escalating the argument.

Cutting drama out of life, glass panel rooms and job security

Trust and respect in a relationship are key ❤

Don’t let someone else’s insecurities ruin your trust

Breaking free from insecurities: NTA for standing up.
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Don’t let your friend’s insecurities ruin your relationship

NTA shuts down unsolicited relationship advice like a boss

Don’t let your friend’s drama ruin your relationship

Don’t let her insecurities ruin your relationship.
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NTA commenter thinks cheating girlfriend got what she deserved.
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Friend accused commenter, but got called out for projecting

Blunt but sassy response to projecting partner, NTA

Justified AH comment against insecure friends. ♀️
