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How TikTok Helped a Woman Stand Up for Herself Against a Flaky Friend

In the age of social media, it’s not uncommon for people to share their personal stories and experiences online. Recently, a woman named Emily Dame took to TikTok to talk about her encounter with a “flaky friend” and the importance of setting boundaries in friendships. Little did she know that her video would strike a chord with thousands of viewers and garner overwhelming support from the TikTok community.

@emmy_g718 I feel like I’m a good friend 🤷🏻‍♀️ #fyp #foryou #friends #advice #saturday #saturdaynight #picnic #newengland ♬ original sound – Emily

In the video, Dame described how she had tried to meet up with a friend whom she hadn’t seen in months. However, her friend was unresponsive to texts and calls, and even changed their plans multiple times. The final straw came when her friend asked Dame to pick up food for them to eat together but wasn’t even home when Dame arrived. To make matters worse, it was raining, and Dame couldn’t get into the house.

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Feeling frustrated and hurt by her friend’s behavior, Dame decided to leave after waiting for 10 minutes and left the food outside. It wasn’t until nearly 30 minutes later that her friend called back, offering no explanation or apology other than claiming she didn’t see the texts or get the calls. Dame questioned whether her experience was common and asked for the TikTok community’s perspective.

To her surprise, the comment section was flooded with support for Dame and her decision to set boundaries. People reassured her that a true friend would never treat someone in such a disrespectful manner and applauded her for standing up for herself. Many shared their own stories of dealing with flaky friends and encouraged Dame to prioritize her well-being.

The video quickly went viral, amassing over 67,000 views in less than a day. In response to the overwhelming support, Dame posted two follow-up TikToks. In the first one, she expressed her gratitude for the comments and acknowledged that hearing from others had helped her realize how much she had been putting up with. She admitted that she had questioned whether her expectations were too high but now understood the importance of setting boundaries.

In the second follow-up video, Dame addressed some commenters who suggested that her friend may have simply not wanted to hang out with her but didn’t have the courage to say so. However, Dame dismissed this theory, stating that she believed her friend was simply selfish and didn’t care about anything other than what was happening in front of her.

Ultimately, Dame decided to listen to the advice of the TikTok community and cut ties with her flaky friend. She expressed gratitude for the support she received and acknowledged that she was learning the importance of setting boundaries, something she had never done before.

This story highlights the power of social media platforms like TikTok in providing a platform for individuals to share their experiences and seek validation and support from others. It also serves as a reminder that setting boundaries is essential in maintaining healthy relationships and prioritizing one’s own well-being.

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