“My bestie, my homegirl, who do you want to deceive?” — Lady blasts men over female friendships

A lady has stirred conversations on social media after criticizing men who maintain close friendships with other women while in relationships.

Relationship rant sparks reactions online

In a viral video making rounds online, the unidentified woman argued that there is nothing wrong with men having female friends, provided they are not in a romantic relationship with her.

The lady expressed frustration over what she described as deceptive behavior by some men who label women as “besties” or “homegirls” while hiding romantic intentions.

Her comments quickly attracted mixed reactions from internet users, with many debating boundaries in modern relationships and opposite-gender friendships.

“It is okay for boys to have female friends. It’s very okay for them to chat, do late-night calls and even take her out. It is okay as long as it is not my man,” she said.

“As long as me and you are not dating, as long as you’re not sleeping with me and it’s not me you’re calling babe, then it’s okay. You people are very foolish. My bestie, my homegirl, who do you want to deceive?” she added.

The video has since generated thousands of reactions across different platforms, with some users supporting her stance while others argued that healthy friendships can exist without romantic involvement.

Relationship debates involving trust, loyalty and boundaries have remained common topics online in recent years.

In 2024, several viral relationship podcasts and TikTok discussions similarly sparked heated arguments over whether people in committed relationships should maintain close ties with ex-partners or opposite-gender friends.

Experts have often linked such debates to changing dating expectations among young adults and increased social media influence.

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Pretty is realizing that it’s okay for boys to have female friends, chat and go out as long as it’s not my man.” – Lady sends warning pic.twitter.com/Rb0DiCmVKM

— TENIOLA (@Teeniiola) May 25, 2026