How I Outplayed a Pick Me Girl and Saved My Relationship (and Sanity)
We all have that one friend—the drama magnet who turns every group hangout into their personal soap opera. The one who keeps tally of everyone’s wins and losses, always angling for attention, and sometimes, your partner. Well, buckle up, because today’s story from Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge is a wild ride through friendship, trust, and the ultimate “pick me” showdown.
Meet Savannah: serial monogamist, professional boundary-blurrer, and the kind of “friend” who’s always lurking just a little too close to your significant other. When she set her sights on the author’s boyfriend, she thought she had the perfect plan. But she wasn’t ready for the plot twist that would foil her concert-date dreams—forever.
When Your Friend Is Always on the Hunt (for Your Man)
Let’s set the stage: Savannah, on husband #4 (all relationships torpedoed by her own infidelity), is infamous for popping up where she’s not wanted, especially if it means getting alone time with someone else’s partner. She’s allergic to hard work, scoffing at job offers, and has a talent for making every girl in the group side-eye their boyfriends. The author had heard the stories, but didn’t realize she’d soon become the main character in one.
It started innocuously enough. Savannah and the author’s boyfriend bonded over their shared love of a band. The author, busy one night, encouraged them to go to a show together. Savannah raved about how much fun she had; the boyfriend, not so much. But what seemed like a harmless outing was just the opening act for Savannah’s solo career as “Concert Date Usurper.”
Concerts, Cooked Dinners, and a Not-So-Subtle Agenda
Flush from her first “date,” Savannah repeatedly suggested more shows—always, suspiciously, with just the boyfriend. Each time he suggested bringing his actual girlfriend (you know, the person he’s dating), Savannah suddenly lost interest. It was as if the mere presence of the author was a bucket of cold water on Savannah’s plans.
Sensing a pattern, the author decided to run a little social experiment. When Savannah suggested going to a cover band concert and even offered to cook dinner for the boyfriend beforehand, the boyfriend played along, telling Savannah his girlfriend (the author) would be out of town. Plans were made, tickets secured, and Savannah was giddy with anticipation, texting the boyfriend relentlessly in the week leading up.
But on concert day, our heroine sent a casual group text: “Hey, I can make it to the show after all!” Cue the sound of crickets. Savannah never replied.
The Ultimate Petty Revenge: Reserved Seating and Radio Silence
Arriving at the concert, the couple found Savannah’s seat occupied by a stranger—she’d apparently sold her ticket at the last minute. Not only did she bail without a word, she ghosted both of them on all future concert plans and began avoiding them (and most women) at social gatherings.
The lesson? When someone tries to play dirty with your relationship, sometimes the best revenge is just showing up—and watching them reveal their true colors. This petty, perfectly orchestrated move not only protected her relationship but sent a message to the entire friend group about Savannah’s not-so-innocent intentions.
Why Pick Me Girls Make the Worst Friends
If you’re unfamiliar with the term, a “pick me” is someone who desperately seeks validation—usually from men—by putting down other women, disregarding boundaries, and acting like a chameleon to fit whatever someone else wants. They’re exhausting, and as this story proves, they’ll throw anyone under the bus for a fleeting moment of attention.
Savannah’s behavior is a cautionary tale, not just about keeping an eye on your partner, but about the importance of setting boundaries with friends who don’t respect them. As the author points out, “Even if you don’t have a partner, they make horrible friends.”
The Takeaway: Trust, Test, and Never Underestimate Petty Revenge
If you smell something fishy in your friend group, trust your gut—and your partner. A little strategic pettiness can go a long way toward exposing toxic intentions. And sometimes, all it takes to foil a pick me’s plan is to show up, smile, and let them self-destruct.
Got a story about a “friend” with boundary issues? Or maybe a petty revenge of your own? Drop it in the comments below—let’s hear your tales of triumph over the drama queens and kings!
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Original Reddit Post: Foiled pick me’s plans