We all have that one friend who picks up a new hobby, and we’re more than happy to support them, even if it means walking around with wonky nail art for a while. But what happens when one friend refuses to support the hobby, only to come back later expecting to reap the rewards? This is the story of Abby, Bella, and the nail art drama that unfolded between them. Let’s dive into the details…
Abby’s Nail Art Journey Begins

Supportive Friends… Except Bella

Bella’s Harsh Words

Abby’s Skills Improve

Bella Wants In… For Free

Abby’s Offer and Bella’s Fit

Folk Tale Comparison

Bella’s Blocking Spree

Understanding Bella’s Side

The Big Question: AITA?

Edit: Paying for Materials

Nail Art Drama: The Verdict ️
So, there you have it – Abby’s nail art journey took a dramatic turn when Bella, who initially refused to support her friend’s hobby, came back asking for free nail art. Abby’s response? Pay the average rate for a set of acrylics. Now, Bella’s on a blocking spree, and our storyteller is left wondering if they’re in the wrong for siding with Abby. Let’s see what the internet has to say about this nail-biting situation…
Friend excluded for not supporting nail art hobby. NTA wins.

Friend expects free nail sets after not supporting Abby’s hobby

NTA. Abby’s real friends supported her nail art journey

Support your friends through their hobbies or lose them

Friend excluded for not supporting nail art. NTA stands up.
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Supporting a hobby is optional, NTA for not helping ♀️

A humorous retelling of a classic tale with a NTA judgement.

Supporting a friend’s hobby should be optional, NTA wins

Setting boundaries with friends who expect free services. NTA.

Friend excluded for not supporting hobby, now wants free stuff? NTA.

Politeness pays off: Abby stands up for herself and her hobby

Lazy friends excluded, baker enjoys delicious nails…errr, bread alone

Supporting a friend’s hobby doesn’t entitle them to free labor

Clearing up the confusion: NTA not excluding anyone, friend is.

Friend stands up for herself in nail art money dispute

OP is NTA for excluding friend from nail art group.

Little Red Hen story used to justify friend charging for nails

Friend excluded for not supporting hobby. NTA, time to reconsider.

Asking for a niece: Any beginner nail art kit recs?
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Setting boundaries in a friendship feud. Navigating Bella and Abby’s drama

Bella was NTA for declining, but became TA for being mean

Supportive comment defends Abby and calls out Bella’s behavior.
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NTA commenter defends exclusion of friend from nail art group.

Friend excluded for not supporting hobby, NTA explains why.

Free nail art? Time to start paying or at least tipping

NTA. Bella was in the wrong but could have made amends.

Support isn’t mandatory, but kindness is. NTA for Abby.
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Supporting friends’ self-respect is crucial. NTA wins
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NTA for not giving freebies to Bella after suffering together

Nail art is not permanent, Bella. NTA for not supporting.

Supporting Abby’s nail art hobby is not Bella’s business. NTA

Friend excluded for lack of support, now wants free nails? NTA
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Friend excluded for not supporting hobby, commenter suggests keeping friendship.

Friend excluded from nail art group, commenter shares relatable story.

Supporting a friend’s business doesn’t entitle you to freebies. #NTA

Friend excluded from nail art project for not participating.

Friend demands free nail services, blocks Abby, and tries to turn friends against her. NTA Abby.

A funny comment about questionable nail art and wonky acrylics.

Bella is the a**hole here for being selfish and greedy

The little red hen tale applies to nail art drama

Sassy book recommendation for excluding friend – NTA

Dump toxic Bella and reconnect with friends in meaningful ways

Supportive friends receive free nails, excluded friend wants benefits now

Friend excluded from nail art group for not supporting hobby. NTA.

Friend excluded for not supporting hobby, but OP is NTA

Impatient Bella excluded from friends discount for not supporting hobby. NTA

Moral lesson from a children’s story applies to nail art drama

Folktale reference supports NTA’s exclusion from nail art drama

NTA for excluding Bella, but friends are a**holes for exploiting Abby’s talent for free nails

Friend excluded for not supporting hobby. NTA stands up.

Expert nail artist excludes unsupportive friend, NTA.

Friendship on the rocks over nail art preferences

Support or no support, that’s the friendship test

Bella is TA, and it’s better to keep people like her out. #NTA

Blocking a friend for not supporting a hobby? NTA

A childhood fable that still holds true today

Supporting a friend’s hobby doesn’t mean sacrificing your preferences

Supportive comment defends Abby’s decision to charge for services.

Age aside, high school drama is never a good look. NTA.

Friend excluded for not supporting nail art hobby. NTA wins.

Supportive friend gets rewarded with nail art skills

Supportive comment calls out bad behavior in nail art drama

Support during the struggle matters. NTA for excluding friend

Supportive friend turned down for free nail service. NTA.
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Friend excluded for not supporting nail art hobby. NTA verdict.

Excluded friend is NTA, Bella is the AH

NTA: Commenter uses fable to justify exclusion of unsupportive friend

Friendship doesn’t mean free services. NTA for setting boundaries

Supportive comment, suggests meme to poke fun at situation

Fair reward system explained with Little Red Hen story

Friend excluded from nail art for refusing to be guinea pig
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Friend excluded for not supporting hobby, commenter says NTA.
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Hen and Cat argue over bread, but NTA wins.
