AITA (am I the a-hole) for leaving my boyfriend and his friend an hour out of town?

In this scenario, a young woman (F19) took her boyfriend (Nate, M20) and his friend (also M20) on a trip to a river an hour away for a day of swimming. She was the only one with a car and driving license. After some time in the water, the boyfriend and his friend decided to explore upstream while she stayed behind, starting to feel tired and hungry. When they didn’t return after a significant delay, she searched for them for over an hour, eventually finding them and being told to go get food while they continued their exploration.

It took her an hour to get food and return, only to find they had moved from the agreed meeting spot without their belongings, making it impossible to contact them. Feeling frustrated and abandoned after waiting for hours, she texted them that she was leaving and they would need to find their own way home. She returned to town and ignored their subsequent calls and messages. Nate and his friend eventually hitch-hiked back home, causing Nate to angrily confront her upon his return, accusing her of embarrassing him in front of his friend and leaving them stranded.

Reflecting on the situation, she now feels guilty for leaving them but remains firm in her frustration over being made to wait for hours without communication. The incident almost led to a breakup but did not result in one.

In summary, while she feels remorseful now, the young woman’s decision to leave was driven by hours of waiting and feeling disregarded by her boyfriend and his friend. The situation underscores a breakdown in communication and consideration for each other’s time and feelings during their outing.

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