Best friend pushed her to dump her boyfriend saying he was bad for her. Months later, the two were engaged
Natalie remembered her ex-boyfriend saying that he didn't really like her best friend while they were still together but it was a lie
We often lean on our closest friends for relationship advice when things get rocky, trusting that they have our best interests at heart. But what happens when the person giving you advice turns out to have ulterior motives? That is the exact nightmare Natalie (@hottgirlseatpickles) found herself living through when she shared her story online on June 10, 2026. Her shocking tale of betrayal quickly went viral, pulling in 1,600,000 likes and over 13,400 comments since.
@hottgirlseatpickles story time😀 about my ex and my best friend getting married🤠 (plz do not interact with them or their family in a negative way thank u!) #ex #exbfandexbsf ♬ original sound - natalie
Best friend of six years
The situation began when Natalie started having doubts about her relationship right before taking a trip to visit her mother. When she asked her boyfriend to join, he refused to join her. So she invited her best friend of six years, who was like a sister to her, along instead. Throughout the trip, she shared her troubles with her, and the friend repeatedly pushed Natalie to break up with her boyfriend, claiming "he was bad for her" and insisting that she "wanted Natalie to be single."
Swayed by her best friend's persistent advice, Natalie ended the relationship after returning home, leaving behind the house and dog they shared. She moved in with her best friend, who continually claimed she had zero interest in Natalie's ex. She also remembered her ex-boyfriend saying that he didn't really like the best friend while they were still together.
'Oh my gosh.. I'm so sorry'
The arrangement quickly turned suspicious when the best friend started sending pictures to the ex-boyfriend, asking for advice on a bodybuilding competition, since he worked as a personal trainer. Later, when Natalie and her ex decided to try working through their issues, she began noticing unusual behavior and confided her fears of another woman to her best friend, who acted sympathetic while slowly pulling away. One day, out of nowhere, he decided to stop sharing his location with her, and when she asked, he said, "There's no reason." Then she decided to call her best friend to tell her what's been happening; she lies on Natalie's face, saying, "Oh my gosh...I'm so sorry."
The truth finally came out when a mutual acquaintance spotted the ex-boyfriend and the former best friend out together in public, shopping together. Natalie soon discovered that the two were not only dating but were already engaged, leaving her convinced they were secretly involved long before her breakup.
Friends to lovers in stats
According to a study cited by the University of Louisville, 84% of women and 74% of men report having experienced a toxic friend or major friend betrayal in their lives. In a study by DatingNews, 61% of men report having no hesitation about dating someone previously involved with a friend in their social circle. Furthermore, the survey found that 44% of U.S. adults acknowledge that their dating pool overlaps with their friends' dating pools at least occasionally, with 11% stating this overlap happens very often.
'May this friendship never find me'
The comment section erupted with outrage, with viewers rallying behind Natalie while blasting her former friend and ex. @jenns.petals commented, "My best friend would NEVER send my husband pictures of herself, for any reason." @eclecticboogie wrote, "I want you to be so thankful this did not happen to you 23 years into marriage with kids."
More on Scoop Upworthy
Share on Facebook
