AITA for telling my friend that if she kept up her "no filter" persona, we'd stop inviting her to hang out?
Bridget is the kind of friend who stands out in any crowd—not because she blends in, but because she refuses to.
She prides herself on being "not like other girls," wearing her unfiltered truth like armor, unafraid to shatter the fragile facades people often hide behind.
Yet, her brutal honesty, while sometimes refreshing, often slices deeper than intended, leaving awkwardness and discomfort in its wake.
Her lack of a filter turns everyday social moments into minefields, where a casual glance at a phone or an unconventional outfit becomes a spotlight for her biting remarks.
Though her intentions may be rooted in authenticity, Bridget’s relentless calling out of others’ quirks and flaws challenges the delicate balance of civility, sometimes isolating her from the very groups she navigates with such candor.
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The original poster (OP) reached a breaking point after witnessing their friend, Bridget, repeatedly cause discomfort by sharing excessively graphic personal trauma and criticizing others without restraint, culminating in an incident where Bridget intentionally deflated a positive social atmosphere with a graphic story, resulting in the new girlfriend feeling humiliated.
The OP finally confronted Bridget directly about this persistent behavior, which caused Bridget significant emotional distress and has now led to conflict between the two friends.
Given the pattern of behavior where Bridget uses 'no filter' as a justification for actions that consistently make others uncomfortable, is the OP justified in prioritizing the group's comfort by issuing a firm ultimatum, or did the OP cross a line by confronting Bridget so harshly, potentially damaging a long-term friendship?
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