People Who Have Nearly Lost Friendships Because Of Vacation Drama, Tell Us What Happened

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People Who Have Nearly Lost Friendships Because Of Vacation Drama, Tell Us What Happened

They say you don't really know a person until you've gone on vacation with them. Vacations with friends can either be the most fun you've ever had, or the most chaotic week of your entire life.

No "friend-cation" is complete without some drama! It's time to share your juiciest stories about nearly (or actually!) losing friendships while on vacation:

For example, maybe you and your friends were taking selfies on day one, but were arguing over your friend's cheating husband on day four, Girls Trip style.

Or, maybe your polar opposite besties fought the entire trip, Monte Carlo style, which made you want to hop on the next flight home.

Or, maybe YOU were the friend that got kicked out of the group chat for sleeping through every scheduled vacation activity. "Alexa, play Taylor Swift's 'Anti-Hero'..."

Whatever your story is, we want to hear all the juicy details in the comments below! If your story is a little TOO specific and you want to remain anonymous, simply fill out this form instead! We'll feature the most jaw-dropping responses in an upcoming BuzzFeed Community post!

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