Guy Wonders If He Should Be Honest That He No Longer Wants To Go On A Trip With His Best Friend Because Of His Roommate

The girl was pretty irresponsible during the entire trip.

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• Published in Interesting
• June 19, 2023

Traveling is such a fun way to unwind and take your mind off things. You get to have unique experiences and look at sights you've never seen before.

Unfortunately, what's supposed to be a fun-filled adventure can be dampened by the people you're with, especially when you have no choice in who tags along with the trip. That's why it's always important to know who's coming beforehand.

Otherwise, you might find yourself dealing with conflicting personalities, differing travel preferences, and overall, a less enjoyable experience. It's crucial to have open and honest communication with your travel companions, discussing expectations, interests, and any potential conflicts beforehand.

Knowing who's coming from the very beginning allows you to plan activities according to everyone's preferences. You can choose destinations and tours that cater to people's comfort levels and interests.

It will ultimately give you the chance to find a balance of activities that fit your group. This way, you can be sure that everyone will experience a harmonious and fun journey.

Today's story is about a guy who no longer wants to go on a trip with his best friend who let his roommate tag along. And although the trip was fun, he admits that the pettiness of this girl (his best friend's roommate) dampened the experience.

He plans to be honest with his friend by telling him that he doesn't want to go if the roommate tags along, but he's worried that he's sound like an a-hole.

A Redditor is contemplating whether or not he should tell his best friend the real reason why he no longer wants to go on a trip with their group.

Although the trip was fun, the original poster (OP) doesn't want to go on a trip if his best friend's roommate will tag along.

The OP listed some of the petty things that the girl did.

This girl is just too immature.

She's irresponsible to boot.

The OP's best friend let things slide because he acknowledges that she has some growing up to do.

The OP has every right to choose with whom he goes on a trip with.

He doesn't need to force himself if he doesn't want the company of the best friend's roommate.

It's not a trip companion's responsibility to teach maturity.

A Redditor went through the same experience as the OP.

If the best friend intends to pursue this girl, she's gonna be part of the OP's life too, unfortunately.

Some Redditors are looking at another angle. They're guessing that for the girl, the OP is intruding.

The OP can always be honest with his best friend. But he also needs to choose his words so that he won't hurt anyone's feelings.

The OP can always refuse his best friend's offer to go on another trip. He can also be honest—they're best friends, after all.

But if some of the Redditors are right, this girl might become a part of his life, especially since she's roommates with his best friend. He has no other choice but to put up with her immaturity.

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