A woman has shared how she got ‘petty revenge’ against her friend who ‘stole her crush’ when she was a child – and social media users have congratulated her for it
People have been left in stitches after a woman shared how she got revenge on her friend who ‘stole her crush’ as a child. After holding the ‘grudge’ for 10 long years, she managed to exact her revenge in the pettiest way possible while maintaining her ‘good character’.
Taking to Reddit, she shared how when she was 15-years-old her friend “blatantly stole her crush” – and “made out with him” right in front of her, rubbing salt into the wound. She said: “I was devastated for at least two weeks and swore revenge.”
After patiently waiting 10 years, her opportunity came when her school friend interviewed for a training contract with a legal firm in her hometown. She added: “I wrote a recommendation that stated ‘with the notable exception of a boyfriend stealing incident aged 15, I believe the applicant to be of good character’. They read it out to her in the final interview.”
Having finally made peace with the ‘crush stealing incident’, she proudly shared how her friend ended up getting the job. Commenting on her post, one user said: “That was a humorous petty revenge.” Another user added: “Revenge is a dish best served with loveliness.”
A third user said: “Damn, can you write a recommendation for me too. I think you may have found your million-dollar side hustle.” One more user said: “I love it! Not bearing a grudge is very healthy… and addressing a youthful crime against you in a humorous way was icing on top.”
While another user praised her for taking ‘appropriate’ revenge rather than trying to destroy her life over a childhood mishap. They said: “Good job. You took the high road, while causing her some embarrassment that wasn’t devastating. I think that’s a measured response that’s appropriate under the circumstances.
“The friend’s actions, while terrible at the time, are not surprising for an immature 15-year-old. The things that appeal to 15-year-olds tend to be more superficial and less relevant to what makes for a lasting relationship, so is probably better off without the crush her hormones were driving her toward. Let’s hope that 10 years of maturing have built as much character in her as you have shown.”
