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“Bestie” Won’t Stop Making Moves On Friend’s Husband, Stunned When BF Leaves Her Over It

“Bestie” Won’t Stop Making Moves On Friend’s Husband, Stunned When BF Leaves Her Over It

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You know what they say, “Keep your friends close, but don’t let them get too cozy with your husband.” Okay, nobody actually says that, but maybe they should. Because friendships are funny, aren’t they? One minute you’re swapping clothes and secrets, and the next, one of you might be eyeing the other’s partner like they’re the last slice of pizza at a party. It’s all fun and games until someone starts forgetting their place.

That’s what one Redditor went through when her lifelong best friend decided that being maid of honor also meant maintaining some honorary girlfriend privileges.

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    One woman loses her lifelong best friend after she confronts her, in front of their friends, for trying to make a move on her husband

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    The woman’s friend had a big crush on the man in college, but he married her best friend

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    After a few years, the best friend starts paying a little too much attention to the woman’s husband, being friendlier than usual and even accusing her of stealing him

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    The woman loses her best friend after telling her that her boyfriend probably broke up with her because she was hitting on her husband

    The original poster, who I’ll just call “Ava,” and her best friend, Kira, had been inseparable since childhood, going through life like a pair of perfectly coordinated bestie bracelets. They even went to college together, where Kira first developed a massive crush on Rowan.

    But as fate would have it, he fell for Ava instead. Kira assured her best friend she was over it, even giving her the green light to date Rowan. Wedding bells rang, Kira stood by Ava’s side as maid of honor, and all seemed well in bestie-land. Until a few years later, when Kira’s behavior started raising some huge red flags.

    She suddenly seemed very interested in Rowan’s whereabouts, conveniently declining visits if he wasn’t home. She laughed at his jokes a little too enthusiastically, and even developed an uncanny ability to find a seat next to him, no matter the setting. Still, Ava, exhausted from her pregnancy, didn’t give it too much thought, until the dinner party disaster, that is.

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    Kira, wine-fueled and touchier than a malfunctioning touchscreen, was on a mission. She was seeking out Rowan, giggling like a teenager with a celebrity crush, and even slurring about how Ava “stole” him from her. Yikes! Meanwhile, Kira’s actual boyfriend, Adam, was blissfully unaware, too deep in conversation to notice his girlfriend’s single-minded pursuit of another man.

    The morning after, Kira showed up at a mutual friend’s house in tears after Adam had broken up with her. While the room filled with sympathetic sighs and comforting pats, Ava was silent. When Kira turned to her, expecting some tearful support, Ava blurted out this gem: “Maybe Adam wouldn’t have left you if you weren’t trying to get with Rowan all the time.”

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    You can imagine how that went down. While some friends gasped, others took Kira’s side, and Kira stormed out, declaring their friendship (or whatever was left of it) officially over, leaving Ava wondering if maybe she should have talked privately with Kira, and not shamed her in front of their friends.

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    Because, when it comes to airing your grievances, there’s a time and place for everything—just like there’s a limit to how much public drama should go down. While Kira might’ve deserved a reality check, exposing someone’s messy moment for everyone to see can often backfire.

    Public shaming has become an unfortunate norm in the age of callout culture, where social media and group chats are quick to amplify every mistake, no matter how private. It’s tempting to call someone out, but sometimes, those public takedowns can damage relationships beyond repair. It’s a tricky balancing act: respecting others’ dignity while still standing up for yourself when they overstep boundaries.

    And Kira did cross a few boundaries, that’s true. When someone oversteps your boundaries, it’s all about setting the record straight, firmly, but with a little finesse. The pros say that addressing it directly and early is the key, before their behavior turns into a full-blown pattern.

    A private conversation works best, where you clearly state what’s not okay and why. No need for passive-aggressive hints, public shaming or cryptic social media posts, just be upfront and make sure they know the consequences. Healthy friendships respect boundaries, not bulldoze through them.

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    What do you think of this story? Did the poster’s friend actually try something with her husband or was the whole situation a big misunderstanding? Drop your comments below!

    Netizens had mixed feelings about the story, some saying the woman is not a jerk for what she told her friend, while others say she could have confronted her privately

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    Hi! Nice to meet you~ I'm very passionate about animals, especially cats, photography, small DIY projects, music and so much more! Could say I am the TV show The Office connoisseur since I have seen it at least a dozen times~

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    Janelle Collard
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree that OP should've shut that s**t down long before this. *However* OP's hubs should have spoken to Kira also to "cut this s**t out."

    Surly Scot
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG to have been a fly on the wall when OP clapped back at Kira! Kira's not OPs' friend, she's attempting to stealth in between OP and her husband, which is disgusting in many respects. What she said when she was drunk is what she's really thinking, the truth always comes out when people drink. Kira's a liar, disrespects the partner she's with, is attempting to steal someone else's partner when they're about to become a new father, then plays victim to everyone. Kira needs kicked to the curb by everyone who knows her. Best of luck to Adam!

    meeeeeeeeeeee
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a similar situation. My friend and I both met some guy at the exact same time, both thought he was cute. He didn't like her, he liked me. A year into my relationship with him she starts screaming about how I stole him off her...lol.

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    Janelle Collard
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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I agree that OP should've shut that s**t down long before this. *However* OP's hubs should have spoken to Kira also to "cut this s**t out."

    Surly Scot
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG to have been a fly on the wall when OP clapped back at Kira! Kira's not OPs' friend, she's attempting to stealth in between OP and her husband, which is disgusting in many respects. What she said when she was drunk is what she's really thinking, the truth always comes out when people drink. Kira's a liar, disrespects the partner she's with, is attempting to steal someone else's partner when they're about to become a new father, then plays victim to everyone. Kira needs kicked to the curb by everyone who knows her. Best of luck to Adam!

    meeeeeeeeeeee
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a similar situation. My friend and I both met some guy at the exact same time, both thought he was cute. He didn't like her, he liked me. A year into my relationship with him she starts screaming about how I stole him off her...lol.

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