We’ve all been there, right? Stuck in a group chat where someone’s humor just doesn’t sit right. But what happens when the ‘jokes’ start to feel like body shaming? Meet our 23-year-old heroine, her best friend Alice, and Alice’s boyfriend Matt. They’re all part of a close-knit group chat, but things take a turn when Matt’s ‘jokes’ about our heroine’s weight start to feel like more than just harmless banter.
Setting the Stage
A Personal Struggle
The ‘Jokes’ Begin
Crossing the Line
The Fallout
Second Thoughts
The Aftermath ️
A Worrisome Development
A Friend in Need
When ‘Jokes’ Turn Toxic: A Friendship on the Rocks
Our 23-year-old heroine is left questioning her actions after she kicks Alice’s boyfriend Matt out of their group chat for his body-shaming ‘jokes.’ Alice is upset, even accusing her of overreacting and causing a rift in her relationship with Matt. The situation escalates, with Alice blocking our heroine and leaving her worried for her friend’s wellbeing. Is she the bad guy for standing up to body shaming, or is there more to this story than meets the eye? Let’s dive into the internet’s reactions to this emotional rollercoaster…
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NTA’s friend’s toxic boyfriend threatens breakup over a joke
“NTA. Your friend is projecting her upset onto you. “
NTA. Boyfriend and friend both suck.
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NTA. It’s not joking, it’s bullying. Run fast and far! ♀️
NTA. He’s acting like a child. Your friend’s overwhelmed, but…
NTA: Dude needs to learn how to apologize
NTA, he’s manipulating her, isolating her from her friends
Standing up against body shaming: You’re NTA, no warning needed!
NTA. Patient, but Alice prioritized her bf over your friendship.
“I’m shook that 150 lbs is considered overweight. NTA!”
Alice deserves better! ✋ NTA for standing up!
Weight standards are unrealistic and subjective. Height and muscle matter.
Friend’s boyfriend insults her friend, she supports him. NTA ♀️
NTA, but what the f**k happened in this group chat?
Kicking her for good measure. You go, not the a**hole!
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NTA for kicking out rude friend from group chat.
NTA, friends should support you and kick him out
NTA – Embrace body positivity and shut down body shamers! ✊
NTA. Dump the prick, she’s better off
NTA. Alice should defend you more. He’s a dumbass
NTA. Be the supportive friend she needs in this situation.
Mike’s immaturity and disrespect for boundaries is appalling.
Confront the weirdo and ask about his fixation on weight
Supportive commenter advises stepping back and offering assistance if needed.
Friendship, body shaming, and standing up to idiots. ♂️
Surprised bully gets kicked out, NTA stands up for herself. ✊
Standing up to body shaming: NTA, friend enabling arsehole behavior.
NTA – Friend’s immature threat over a joke, cut toxic ties ✌️
NTA- Alice’s questionable taste in partners sparks online curiosity.
Choose your friends wisely. Don’t let them throw you under the bus.
Don’t let him manipulate *both* of you. Stay strong!
Doctor’s goal weight angers commenter. NTA and WTF reaction.
NTA vs TA: A battle of rude behavior and excuses!
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Respecting boundaries: NTA stands up against body shaming friend
NTA. Rude, hurtful comments from a guy fixated on you. You did the right thing.
Weight shaming is never okay. It’s rude and harmful.
Friend defends OP against body shaming partner. NTA.
NTA: Abusive ‘jokes’ are sadistic and cruel. Friends failed you.
♂️ He wanted it, you did it. NTA, no regrets.
NTA- Don’t let his immaturity bring you down!
NTA. Boyfriend is a red flag. Alice is weak. Toxic relationship.
NTA stands up to abusive friend, now facing weird aggression.
Bullying someone for their weight? What a moron! NTA
NTA. Standing up to body shaming and toxic masculinity.
“NTA, wage war on audacious men body-shaming. “
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NTA – He’s negging you and Alice is a dick too.
NTA, toxic man body shames friend. His behavior is disgusting.
Standing up to a misogynistic AH in a toxic group chat
Standing up to body shaming: You did the smart thing
“NTA – Body shaming ‘joke’ reveals toxic perspective on women’s bodies.”
Toxic friends can be a**holes. Cut them out for good.
NTA. Stand up against body shaming and call out jerks!
NTA. Body shaming is gross. Don’t let him get to you!
NTA. Toxic friend tries to sabotage friendships. Keep being healthy!
NTA. Weight jokes are never okay. Manipulative boyfriend needs to go.
NTA for standing up to bullying, but communicate privately for resolution.
NTA. Body shaming comments are designed to make you feel ashamed
When a joke divides friends, is Alice really on your side? NTA.
NTA – Stick to your guns and don’t reward blackmailing behavior
Standing up against toxic friends and their hurtful ‘jokes’
NTA: Alice should kick out her disrespectful boyfriend ASAP.
NTA. Friendship, body shaming, and loyalty – a tangled web ️
NTA. Stand up for your friends! Get new ones.
NTA: Shutting down body shaming and calling out creepy behavior.
NTA. Kick Alice too. Friendship should prioritize your dignity.
Friendship, body shaming, and group chats – NTA, ditch the clown!
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“Don’t defend yourself, just redirect their unfunny jokes elsewhere.”
Standing up against body shaming: NTA for setting boundaries
NTA. Hurtful ‘jokes’ aren’t funny. He’s TA.
NTA – Good luck with your situation!
NTA. Don’t be shocked when people boot rude asshats
NTA – Standing up against body shaming in group chats!
Friendship tested: When a joke becomes hurtful, who’s the a**hole?
NTA, don’t let an a**hole friend ruin your relationship. ♂️
