AITA for saying “yikes” when a friend asked me out.
Beneath years of friendship, a fragile line between trust and temptation quietly trembled. She cherished the bond with John, yet her heart belonged firmly to C, her steadfast partner of four years.
Despite John's subtle hints and unspoken desires, she remained resolute, carefully guarding the boundaries of loyalty and love. But that evening, in the quiet vulnerability of a friend's home, the unspoken finally spilled out.
John's confession shattered the delicate balance, leaving her breathless and torn — caught between the shock of his truth and the unwavering commitment she held in her heart.
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The original poster faced a difficult situation where a long-time friend, John, confessed his romantic feelings despite knowing she was in a committed relationship.
While the poster firmly rejected him, her immediate, blunt reaction of saying "yikes" has led to social friction within the friend group, with some suggesting her response was unnecessarily rude given John's known feelings.
Should the poster prioritize maintaining group harmony by offering a softer apology for the delivery of the rejection, or was her immediate, honest reaction justified because John crossed a significant boundary by confessing while she was clearly taken? Where does the responsibility lie for managing the awkwardness following an unwanted advance?
Strong Takes and Sharper Words from the Crowd:
Users didn’t stay quiet — they showed up in full force, mixing support with sharp criticism. From calling out bad behavior to offering real talk, the comments lit up fast.