Friend Group Bans Partner Over OCD-Driven Public Humiliation of Member with Dermatitis
A friend group of six, meeting bi-monthly, excluded a partner with severe OCD after she publicly stigmatized a member with non-contagious contact dermatitis. The partner’s behavior escalated from personal avoidance to warning strangers and service staff about the member, causing group discomfort. The group voted to exclude the partner until she managed her fears, leading to the boyfriend’s anger and subsequent blocking of the group.