Imagine reuniting with an old friend on an overseas trip, only for things to go horribly wrong. This is the story of a woman who found herself in a sticky situation with a friend she hadn’t seen in years, named Max. Max, known for his heavy drinking and disorganization, quickly became a burden during their trip. After a series of uncomfortable and unsettling incidents, she made a decision that left Max stranded abroad. But was she too harsh? Let’s dive into the story…
Reunion with Max: A Blast from the Past ️

The Olive Branch and the Road Trip

The Unraveling of Max

The Wedding Disaster

Creepy Encounter in the Night

The Great Escape ♀️

The Morning After: Confrontation and Departure ☀️

Max’s Reaction: Shock and Sadness

The Aftermath: Regrets and Accusations

The Final Verdict: Self-Preservation or Harshness?

A Holiday Reunion Turned Sour: Was She Too Harsh?
In an unexpected twist of events, a woman finds herself leaving an old friend stranded abroad after his drunken antics made her feel uncomfortable and unsafe. Despite his pleas of loneliness and financial struggles, she stood her ground, prioritizing her own safety and well-being. But was she too harsh? Or was she just looking out for herself? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this…
NTA: You were too nice to a freeloading friend!

Women are not rehabilitation centers for damaged men. NTA!

Recognizing signs of addiction and prioritizing personal safety
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NTA: You’re not responsible for his problems. You did the smart thing.

NTA: He’s a grown man, he’ll be ‘fine’.

Standing up to a creepy and drunk friend. Good for you!

NTA. He sounds horrible
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NTA. You prioritize your safety over an old friendship.

No sympathy for the stranded friend.

NTA: You handled it perfectly!

Exposing creeps and protecting friends: NTA, lesson learned!

Friend stranded abroad due to alcoholism. NTA for leaving.
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NTA. Lesson learned: never travel with trouble.

Putting safety first: NTA for leaving friend stranded abroad

“NTA you handled this very well!”

Trust your gut! NTA, always follow your intuition

Putting safety first and getting what you deserve

NTA. Prioritizing yourself and shutting down inappropriate behavior

NTA: Cheap price for ditching a leech!

NTA. Don’t fall into society’s trap. Stand up for yourself!

NTA. You were cautious and he crossed boundaries. His fault.

Clearly NTA! Safety first, enjoy your time abroad! ✈️

Not the a**hole! Share your thoughts on this controversial situation.

Not the a**hole! Share your thoughts on this controversial situation!
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Not the a**hole. Tell us more about what happened!

NTA: Trust is important, even with family. Stay safe

Putting yourself first is never the wrong decision.

Setting boundaries with an alcoholic friend. NTA!

Trust your gut: NTA for leaving a drunk dude stranded!

Putting safety first and calling out irresponsible spending

7 years of friendship gone in an instant.

NTA. Your safety is important. He was reckless and creepy.

Prioritizing safety over guilt: You did the right thing!

Helping an alcoholic friend by setting boundaries. NTA

Trust your gut! NTA for prioritizing safety

NTA. Responsible drinking is key to not being a burden

Winning stupid prizes: Woman leaves drunk friend stranded abroad. NTA

Trusting instincts over politeness: A powerful decision

Travel plans changed, friend asked to be left behind. NTA

You made the right choice! NTA

Heartbreaking comment about losing friends due to illness.

Avoiding drunk people on trips: NTA, but friend is confused

NTA. He’s a predator. End of.

Standing up against toxic behavior and prioritizing mental health. NTA
