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‘Plot twist’: Woman moves to Charleston and tries Bumble BFF. Then she meets so…
A woman in Charleston tried Bumble BFF to make new friends after moving. Quickly, she learned you can 'catfished' on there, too.
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Bumble BFF Date Turns Awkward: Woman Recounts Uncomfortable Encounter in Charleston
A Charleston resident, Maria, recently shared a cautionary tale about her experience using Bumble BFF, a popular app designed for making platonic connections. After relocating to Charleston, Maria sought to expand her social circle through the app. She connected with a woman she refers to as 'Amy,' and their initial online interactions were promising, with Maria feeling they had a strong connection. However, their first in-person meeting took an unexpected turn. Maria noted that Amy's appearance differed significantly from her profile photos. The encounter escalated when Amy reportedly exhibited controlling behavior, insisting Maria order from a specific happy hour menu despite Maria's dietary restrictions. According to Maria, Amy then 'flagged down the waitress' to demand that seltzers be added to the happy hour list. Later in the evening, Amy allegedly posed an intrusive question about Maria's fiancé, asking, 'What do you love about him?' and then, 'Do you think he'll like me and do you think I'll like him?' The situation culminated in a deeply uncomfortable moment in Maria's parked car, where Amy reportedly 'reaches over, grabs my hand' while listening to a song Maria had shared. Maria described feeling a 'fight or flight' response and 'froze,' unsure how to react to the unexpected physical contact. Maria, who admits to being a 'people pleaser' and struggling to say no, plans to share a follow-up video detailing the rest of her experience, highlighting the challenges of setting boundaries in new social interactions.
