She Said ‘YIKES’ When Her Friend Hit On Her – Now She’s Asking, AITA?!

Picture this: you’re in a committed relationship, and you have a close friend who’s been dropping hints that they’re interested in you. You’ve tried to make it clear that you’re not interested, but one day, they finally make their move. Caught off guard, you blurt out a single word: “Yikes!” Now, you’re facing backlash from your friend group for being rude. Was it really that bad? Let’s dive into this story of love, friendship, and awkward situations.

Meet John, the Persistent Friend

C Trusts Me to Handle It

Brotherly Love?

John’s Big Move

Yikes!

Boyfriend’s Reaction

Friend Group Drama

Apology Not Accepted

A Love Triangle Gone Wrong?

Our protagonist, Twinklefloof, has been friends with John for years, despite his not-so-subtle hints of interest. With her boyfriend C’s trust, she’s tried to make it clear that she’s not interested in John. But one day, John finally asks her to give him a shot. Caught off guard, Twinklefloof responds with a simple “yikes” and runs away. Now, her friends are calling her rude, and even her attempts to apologize have been unsuccessful. Was her reaction really that terrible? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

Reacting with ‘yikes’ to a friend hitting on you – NTA

Siding with OP – Massive yikes to John and everyone who sided with him. NTA

NTA and in a committed relationship. ‘Yikes’ was an appropriate response.

Ignoring signals? NTA friend says ‘yikes’ to unwanted advance

Friend disrespected relationship, called OP TA. NTA.

Don’t ask for a chance, guys. Life gives you that. NTA! ✊

Disrespectful ‘douche canoe’ hit on her, NTA for saying yikes

Friend hits on someone in a relationship, NTA says.

Friend crosses boundaries by asking her out, she’s NTA for reacting.

Friend hits on her at wrong time and place, NTA

Respect should be mutual. You don’t owe anyone anything.

Be clear and reject him, NTA.

Engaging NTA comment with a creative use of YIKES!

“Yikes” – the perfect response to an inappropriate advance

‍♀️ Can’t believe the guy didn’t get the hint. NTA.

Friend disregards boundaries, friends side with him. NTA, move on.

Friend hits on her, she says ‘yikes’, commenter advises ending friendship.

NTA, friend’s behavior was disrespectful to you and your relationship.

Friend disregards boundaries, NTA for rejecting romantic advances

“Respect her words and relationship, not YTA for shutting down”

Politely rejecting someone multiple times and getting asked out anyway

Politely declining multiple times, NTA for saying ‘yikes’.

Friend hits on taken person, blames them for being rude.

Clear signals ignored, now asking for apology? NTA for sure

Friends prioritize John’s feelings over yours, NTA for setting boundaries.

Friend hits on her in a committed relationship. Yikes!

Don’t be ‘that guy’, there’s no such thing as ‘friend zone’

Polite NTA response to friend’s unwanted advances.

Savage response to a friend’s misguided attempts at flirtation.

Standing up for yourself and your relationship like a boss! NTA

Shutting down unwanted advances isn’t being an a-hole ‍♀️ NTA

Soft ‘yikes’ after being hit on by friend in relationship.

Creepy John needs to take a hint and move on

Friend hits on her, commenter says he’s disrespectful and deserves yikes

Friend hits on her, she says no, not the a**hole.

Cut off ‘nice guys’ and their supporters. NTA.

No apology needed. John’s behavior is disrespectful and harassing.

Bluntly rejecting friend’s advances is not being TA.

NTA – Friend’s entitled behavior deserves a big YIKES. Others are asses.

Setting boundaries is important, John needs to respect them

Politely declining advances multiple times warrants ‘yikes’ response. NTA.

Friend asks out person in relationship despite clear disinterest. NTA

Navigating rejection: Commenter is NTA for turning down advances.

Empowering response to a woman’s boundary-setting encounter.

Friend hits on her while in a relationship, then blames her. NTA

Friend asks out happily committed friend, receives justified backlash ‍♀️

NTA – Shut down inappropriate advances and don’t apologize

Respect matters, NTA! Don’t owe anything for others’ feelings.

Politely rejecting a friend’s advances – NTA

Rejection ignored, boyfriend disrespected, YIKES sums it up

Navigating platonic friendships with the opposite sex

Friends guilt-tripping OP for setting boundaries with disrespectful guy

Friend hits on her despite knowing she has a boyfriend

A cautionary tale to OP and anyone with boundary-crossing friends

Trust in relationships – a rare gem

Friend hits on her, she says ‘yikes’, commenter defends her.

Engaging in social distancing, but also helping set up a TV?

Friends siding with John over obvious discomfort?

Firmly shut down a friend’s advances. NTA

Yikes situation! NTA for saying it. Drop a group text.

Calling out misogyny and supporting the OP. NTA!

Don’t apologize. Drop John and friends. He disrespected you.

Reflex ‘yikes’ to a taken friend’s advances. NTA

Standing up for a friend – NTA

Setting up a TV 6 feet long while social distancing?

Polite rejection doesn’t always work, sometimes a poop story does ‍♀️

Polite and firm response to friends being rude and entitled

He’s an a**hole. Real friends respect boundaries.

Respect boundaries! NTA

Friend can’t take a hint, NTA for setting boundaries.

Politely turning him down wouldn’t have fixed that

Friend hits on girl in a relationship, gets shut down. NTA.

Friend hits on taken person, commenter says NTA and awkward

Rejected friend gets called out for disrespecting relationship

Standing up for herself and not interested in him, NTA

Standing up for herself and rightfully so! #NTA

Respect and boundaries matter in friendships