Awkward, Break-ups and Love: Awkward small talk

Awkward small talk

By I Feel Horrible - 20/07/2014 17:59 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I went to my boyfriend's house, intending to break up with him. Instead, I was greeted by his whole family throwing me a surprise party. I had to sit and listen to his whole family talk about what a great couple we are and how we're going to last forever. FML

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By anonymous - 26/06/2016 03:50 - United States - Knoxville

Today, my boyfriend invited me over to his house. I was planning on breaking up with him while at his house. Turns out, it was a proposal party. I'm now engaged because it would've been rude to say no in front of his family that had flown in. FML

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By Stuck - 15/07/2009 04:01 - United States

Today, I was going to break up with my boyfriend after we went out for dinner. To my surprise, our families were also in the restaurant, to witness him propose to me. FML

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By storyofmylife - 23/02/2011 21:52 - United States

Today, my boyfriend proposed to me. Everything was going perfectly, right up until he brought me back to his house to tell his family the good news. When I excused myself to the restroom, I overheard his mom say, "I thought you were going to break up with that stupid slut?" Welcome to the family. FML

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By hh. - 05/12/2014 21:13 - United States - Clear Lake

Today, I went over to my boyfriend's house to break up with him. When I got there, I got sent on a scavenger hunt that ended with him proposing to me. FML

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By TanjinaRubbaiyat - 15/01/2010 08:49 - Bangladesh

Today, I was dumped at the surprise party I threw for my boyfriend. FML

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Deception

By Anonymous - 12/09/2009 16:21 - United States

Today, I threw an elaborate surprise birthday party for my boyfriend of four years. He thought we were going to a quiet dinner but when we arrived, thirty of his friends jumped out and surprised him. Instead of kissing me to thank me, he broke up with me because of how easily I had lied to him. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/02/2014 23:16 - United Kingdom

Today, wanting to break up with my boyfriend, I invited him to dinner with my parents. I was sure they'd hate him, which would give me the excuse I needed. They ended up loving him, and now they won't stop mentioning marriage. FML

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Surprise!

By Anonymous - 26/02/2022 21:00 - United Kingdom - Truro

Today, I'd been getting ready to hear my boyfriend's proposal, as his friends had told me he'd talked to them about planning it. He showed up at my house out of the blue… to tell me he's breaking up with me, only to find out he proposed to his ex hours later. FML

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By ihateguys - 26/09/2014 19:13 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I heard my boyfriend talking with my father in the backyard. I thought he was asking for my hand in marriage. He was actually telling him about his plans to break up with me. FML

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By me - 12/07/2011 04:20 - United States

Today, I broke up with my boyfriend. I had only been dating him for about a month. Thinking he wouldn't take it very hard, I invited him over so I could tell him in person. Little did I know he was going to start crying on my couch and not leave for 5 hours. FML

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Blue_Black_fml 21

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:20

Little do they know..

lVluse 15

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:22

You better get to that break-up soon! The longer you wait, the more they'll believe your relationship WILL last forever.

Comments

pam241 15

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:23

Awkward. just wait until later. sorry OP

pratikp03 22

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:25

Gotta do what you gotta do

XpOwNaGeX 5

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:25

I hope it changed your mind, It would have for me!

Almost_Positive 18

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:39

How could this change OP's mind? It might guilt her a little but she should still go through with it. You would really stay in a relationship because some people want you to? She wanted to break up and this is only making it harder than it has to be

cuppycakeslove 20

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:39

A surprise party would change your mind about breaking up with your boyfriend? What the ****

deebiedoobie 13

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:28

I know you were just trying to be polite, but you really should have let them know you were breaking up with him before the whole shindig started.

Blue_Black_fml 21

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:36

It was a surprise party, so the whole shindig started as soon as she arrived.

Gabnacious 7

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:31

Should've said "Surprise! Forever is shorter than you think!" And awkwardly just backed out the door.

ThisIsSoOriginal 12

Sunday 20 July 2014 23:31

Wow, that blows. I'm sorry that you feel awful, but it is best to break up with him sooner rather than later, because while it may hurt him, it's worse to lead him on. Also, I commend you for actually wanting to breakup with him face-to-face. Even though it is more difficult, it is better than getting a text. Good luck, OP.