We all know that awkward feeling when you’re crushing on someone in your friend group. But what happens when you finally make a move, only to be rejected? One guy found himself in this exact situation, and his response has sparked quite the debate. ♂️
The Pool Party Hangout

The Crush: Julie

Taking the Leap

The Awkward Encounter

Clingy Crush?

Spilling the Beans ️

The Uninvited Guest

BFFs with the New Girl? ♀️

The Confrontation

The Fallout ️

Was He Too Harsh? ♂️
After being rejected by his crush Julie, our pool party host found himself in a series of awkward encounters. He finally decided to confront her and ask her not to come around anymore. But now, his friends are calling him out for being too harsh. Was he justified in his actions, or did he cross a line? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this drama-filled situation…
Rejecting someone doesn’t mean kicking them out of friend group

Rejected man kicks friend out of group, YTA according to comment

Excluding someone after rejection is not cool, but Julie’s behavior is strange

Sensible advice on communication and conflict resolution

Rejected man kicks crush out of friend group. YTA confirmed

Rejected and ejected: YTA for kicking Julie out.
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Girl defends man’s decision to kick crush out of house.

Rejected advances led to cruel rejection from friend group

Rejecting someone doesn’t justify creepy behavior and clinginess

Taking control of your guest list. NTA

Rejected friend gets kicked out, YTA and needs to man up

NTA- OP had a right to not invite Julie after rejection

Confusion over friendship status leads to exclusion

Kicking her out for rejecting you? YTA and petty

Rejected friend kicks crush out of group, deemed a**hole

Rejected crush gets kicked out of friend group. YTA confirmed. ♂️

OP accused of manipulating friend and kicking her out. YTA

Setting boundaries after rejection, but excluding may not be justified.

Asking for context and a solution to discomfort

Friend’s crush is toxic, NTA for kicking her out

Rejected friend gets kicked out of group, YTA

Setting boundaries is important. NTA for excluding crush from home

NTA. Rejecting someone doesn’t make you an a**hole.

Rejected friend tries to maintain friendship, but YTA kicks her out

OP sets boundary with crush, deemed TA. Double standard? NTA.

Rejected man gets called out for passive-aggressive behavior

Being rejected doesn’t justify kicking someone out of a friend group

Curious if drinking game incident was a one-time thing

NTA: Invite who you want, toxic people don’t deserve generosity

Gender double standards in dating – NTA for kicking her out

Choosing who to have over in your own home is reasonable

Setting boundaries with crush: NTA, but awkward situation.

Kicking out crush from friend group: NTA or AH?

NAH, commenter defends OP’s actions and group dynamics in rejection aftermath.

NTA for kicking crush out of friend group, maintaining boundaries.

Defending OP’s right to disinvite crush from friend group.

Rejected man kicks crush out of friend group. YTA behavior

Asserting ownership and rationality, but still a bit shitty ♂️

Rejected man not the a**hole, but Julie’s behavior is AH-ish

Rejected man uses friend group as leverage to ostracize crush

Gender bias in support for OP’s discomfort around rejected crush

NTA. Julie’s behavior after rejection is problematic. Other posters disagree.

YTA for kicking out friend after rejection, making it awkward.

Excluding her from your friend group is cruel and unnecessary

Rejected crush becomes clingy and tells others, NTA.

Excluding from social events is messed up, but it’s your home

Setting boundaries after rejection. NTA, but handle kindly

Regretful commenter shares similar experience and advises against abuse of power

User agrees with OP’s actions, questions crush’s behavior.

ESH – Commenter acknowledges both parties’ faults and suggests communication.

Rejection is tough, NTA for needing space and boundaries

Rejected friend gets kicked out of group. YTA

Female commenter defends women playing games in dating. NTA.

NTA for wanting space after rejection, but excluding without explanation is bad.

Respectful distance after rejection is normal behavior. Toxic crush behavior.

Setting boundaries: NTA kicks crush out of friend group

Criticism towards the girl’s actions sparks debate
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NTA for kicking out crush who may be toying with you

Taking space after rejection is NTA, but permanent ban is YTA

OP is NTA for kicking out a clingy and sabotaging friend.

NTA for kicking crush out after she spread private interactions.

Move on, be honest. NTA for setting boundaries

Not the a**hole! Setting boundaries after rejection is understandable

Excluding someone from a group is not the adult way

Setting boundaries and respecting rejection is important. ♂️

Choosing who to invite is your right. Julie seems toxic

Friend group drama: NTA for kicking out crush. ♂️

NTA for kicking crush out of friend group after rejection

NTA for kicking out shady Julie after she made you uncomfortable

Respectful rejection, disrespectful behavior. NTA for setting boundaries.

Respectful rejection, personal space boundaries. NTA.

Rejected crush’s friend group kicked out by controlling member. YTA.

YTA for kicking her out of the group for rejecting you

User calls out toxic behavior towards rejected crush

Moving on is hard, but kicking her out was justified

Setting boundaries at home is fair. NTA

Op is justified in kicking crush out of friend group

User is torn but advises OP to stand up for himself. YNTA.
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NTA kicks crush out of friend group after rejection.

OP is NTA for wanting to kick crush out of group.
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