Ever had a friendship that’s been through thick and thin (no pun intended)? Our protagonist, a 26-year-old woman, has been best friends with her gal pal since they were toddlers. They’ve grown up together and shared countless memories, but now, their friendship is on the line over something that might seem trivial to some: weight. Our protagonist is quite slender and takes pride in her weight and health, while her best friend has always struggled with her own weight. But when a dinner with her boyfriend and best friend turns into an awkward encounter, will their friendship survive? ️
Friendship on the Line?
Growing Up Together ♀️
Proud of My Weight
Dinner Drama ️
Awkward Encounter
Tension Rising ️
Why I Might Be the A**hole
Her Heartbreak
EDIT: Clarifying My Pride
All Bodies Are Awesome
EDIT: Wording Issues
My Struggles, Too
We Both Could’ve Handled It Better
Thank You for the Insights
EDIT: Friendship Update!
Skinny vs. Struggling: Whose Side Are You On?
Our slender protagonist has had enough of her best friend’s constant remarks about her weight. After snapping during a dinner with her boyfriend, their friendship is on the rocks. But is our protagonist really the a**hole here? She knows her friend has struggled with her weight and has even had her heart broken by a guy who made a rude comment about her size. Our protagonist tries to clarify her stance on body positivity, but it seems the damage has been done. Can these two friends work through their differences and come out stronger on the other side? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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