February 3, 2026 at 5:24 pm

Graduating Student Planned To Walk With His Best Friend At Graduation, But His Girlfriend Wanted Him To Choose Her Instead

by Heide Lazaro

Two male graduates smiling and celebrating

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Real friendship should be treasured.

In this story, a teenage boy is about to graduate from high school.

They were asked to choose a walking partner for graduation with whom they would sit and go up the stage.

He wanted to pick his best friend of 14 years, but his girlfriend was also expecting to be his partner.

Let’s take a closer look!

WIBTA for choosing my friend as Graduation partner over GF

At my school (HS), you get to pick who your “walking partner” is for graduation.

This is the person you basically sit with, walk with, and go up on stage before and after.

My girlfriend of 2 years 100% wants to do it together.

This teenage boy is thinking about choosing his best friend as his walking partner.

But I already had in mind to pick my best friend (M) of 14 years.

We’ve stuck together through basically everything that’s happened growing up.

I thought it would be nice since we are most likely going to part ways.

While my girlfriend and I will remain closer.

WIBTA if I choose my friend?

Let’s read the reactions of other people to this story.

This user shares their personal thoughts.

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This one shares some sound advice.

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Here’s an honest opinion.

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Finally, short and sweet.

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Why should anybody even have to chose?

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