Boundaries are important among friends.

In this story, a woman attended a casual hangout with friends.

Her friends started telling jokes, but she was really not up to it and was feeling sensitive, too

As she was feeling ignored and embarrassed, she left early to keep the peace.

Let’s take a closer look!

AITA for leaving a small gathering after being told I was overreacting

I’m 24F. Last weekend, a few friends got together at one person’s apartment to hang out.

It wasn’t a party, just snacks, music, and talking.

I’d had a rough week and told everyone beforehand that I was a bit low energy.

But I still wanted to come by for a bit.

This woman felt uncomfortable with a joke her friend told.

At some point, the conversation shifted into jokes about personal stuff.

Most of it was fine, but then one friend started making repeated comments about something I’m sensitive about.

I laughed it off at first, but after the third or fourth remark, I asked them calmly to drop it.

They rolled their eyes and said I was being dramatic and that it was just jokes.

She decided to leave.

A couple of others laughed, not really at me, but not exactly helping either.

I felt embarrassed and honestly pretty small in that moment.

I didn’t argue. I just grabbed my jacket, said I was heading out early, and left.

I didn’t slam doors or raise my voice.

I sent a short text later saying I needed space and didn’t want things to get awkward.

Now, her friends are telling her she made things awkward when she left.

Since then, I’ve been told by two people from the group that I made things uncomfortable by leaving.

They said I should’ve just ignored it instead of making a scene.

From my perspective, staying would’ve meant either snapping or sitting there feeling awful.

I’m not trying to punish anyone. I’m not demanding apologies. I just didn’t feel okay staying.

Still, the way people are reacting has me second-guessing myself.

Let’s check out the comments of other people.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

This person makes a valid point.

Here’s another honest opinion.

Good for you, says this one.

Finally, people are siding with her.

Sometimes, walking away is the best response to an offensive joke.

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