Meet our hero (22m), his girlfriend Lia (20f), and the ‘friend’ who stirs the pot, Jesse (19f). Our hero and Lia have been together for two years, with Lia recently shedding a significant amount of weight. However, the newfound confidence is threatened by Jesse’s cruel comments and the fallout is nothing short of dramatic. Let’s dive into this emotional rollercoaster.
The Love Story Begins

The Transformation

Enter the Mean Friend

A Toxic Friendship

Jesse’s Cruelty Unleashed

The Unpleasant Surprise

The Cruel Comment ️

The Accusation

The Fallout ️

The Aftermath

The Plea for Change

The Breakup

Jesse’s Downfall

The Final Straw

The Unraveling of a Relationship: Who’s the Real Villain Here? ️♀️
In a story that’s equal parts heartbreaking and infuriating, our hero finds himself caught in a web of love, self-esteem, and a toxic friendship. His girlfriend Lia, after a significant weight loss, is left emotionally scarred by her ‘friend’ Jesse’s cruel comments about her body. Our hero, accused of being insensitive, insists he’s not the one in the wrong. As the drama unfolds, it’s clear that the real issue isn’t Lia’s body image, but the poisonous influence of Jesse. The story ends with a painful breakup and a lot of unanswered questions. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this tangled situation… ️
NTA and you should ask Lia why she listens to Jesse about anything since Jesse is a raging AH.

NTA. Lia needs to drop Jessie, a jealous and mean friend

NTA, but surprised no one suggested reevaluating relationship with Lia

NTA. Lia deserves a better friend who supports and uplifts her.

A powerful response to abusive behavior.

NTA – Embrace stretch marks as badass tiger stripes! Ignore jealous friend.

Support your girlfriend and help her regain her confidence.

NTA – Lia needs therapy, and laughing at ableist slur?

NTA: Give an ultimatum to ditch the toxic friend

Heartbreak, self-discovery, and finding love with someone who understands

NTA. Lis stands up against toxic friend Jesse. Love conquers!

Jealous friend insults GF’s weight loss, support her and ignore.

NTA. Jesse hurt her feelings

Mirror, mirror on the wall, NTA after all!

NTA. Jesse’s mean comments about Lia’s weight and stretch marks.

Confusion over girlfriend’s reaction to boyfriend not mentioning weight.

Thank goodness for the update! Good riddance to toxic friends.

Toxic friends and relationships: NTA, reconsider this friendship

NTA, but Lia’s toxic friendship is choosing to blame you

Heartbreaking breakup. OP deserves better. NTA

Supportive boyfriend helps girlfriend cope with body image and mean friend

Lia’s heartbreak: Love lost, but hope for a brighter future

Don’t let her weaponize your neurodiversity! You deserve better

Navigating the minefield of body image and mean friends.

Lia’s toxic relationships: Jesse bullies her, and she takes it out on you.

NTA. Savage comment, but does she own a mirror?

NTA. Encourage her to seek therapy for body image issues

NTA. Jesse is abusive and Lia is stuck in a cycle

NTA. Supportive BF dealing with emotional abuse from mean friend.

You’re NTA, but Jesse is a raging a**hole. Hopefully she’ll wake up

NTA. Toxic friend, toxic relationship. Focus on finding a good match

Cut off contact with your ex for a drama-free life!

Dumping a friend who laughs at derogatory remarks about you

Lia is hurt and self-conscious, but can’t see Jessie’s toxicity. NTA.

NTA. Your response to Lia was spot on!

Jesse: the *sshat friend we all love to hate
