Work, Dating and LGBTQIA+: Mixed signals

Mixed signals

By Mark - 27/03/2017 09:00 - United States - Knoxville

Today, I asked out a coworker I really like. She gave me a weird look and said, "You're not gay?" I said no, to which she said, "Well, I am". As it turns out, I was the only one who thought she was straight, and the only one who thought I was straight. FML

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By thefmlman2011 - 02/09/2023 08:02 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I was going to ask out a girl I work with, only to find out that not only is she in a relationship, she’s also a lesbian. FML

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Yeah, that probably wouldn't work

By Anonymous - 20/03/2020 03:30

Today, a coworker was telling me he was lonely and needed someone special in his life. I replied, "Why don't you find yourself a girlfriend?" He looked at me weird and said, "I'm gay." FML

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You deserved it 517

By Anonymous - 17/06/2009 00:59 - United States

Today, I asked out this girl I've been spending a lot of time with lately. She told me she was only hanging out with me because she thought I was gay and wouldn't try to get in her pants. FML

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You deserved it 4 900

Silver linings

By 10 years, 0 dates - 28/11/2020 11:03

Today, I wanted to ask out this cute girl I used to work with. Before I could, she said she likes my only friend there, and asked if could I set them up. Trying to be nice guy and good friend, I did. Then she made her complete lack of interest in me obvious. But hey, at least the gay guy she hung out with thought I was cute. FML

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Not that there's anything wrong with that

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I went on a blind date a girl from work had set me up with. Apparently my co-worker thinks I'm gay. FML

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You deserved it 4 620

By BearMan - 09/02/2009 22:00 - United States

Today, I decided to come out to a co-worker. She looked at me, then laughed, and said, "You can't be gay, you're fat!" FML

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You deserved it 4 875

By apparentlybutch - 05/09/2014 21:11 - United States - Fort Wayne

Today, I asked out the girl I really like. She turned me down, saying that she's a lesbian. That'd be fine, if I were a guy. FML

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You deserved it 4 567

Awkward pause

By crazyclumzy - 04/02/2010 05:05 - Canada

Today, I had lunch with a coworker, and after having a good talk and enjoying each others company, we got up to leave. Right before we said goodbye, she looked me right in the face and, looking legitimately confused, said, "You know, I really don't understand why no one at work likes you." FML

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You deserved it 2 762

By straightasaneedle - 02/02/2011 17:11 - Germany

Today, after three weeks of putting it off, I decided to ask out the girl I've had a major crush on since third grade. When I told her, she smiled, but then quickly said, "But aren't you gay?" FML

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You deserved it 4 868

By Anonymous - 09/10/2010 01:57 - United States

Today, I found out everybody at work thinks I'm a lesbian because they thought my boyfriend was a girl. FML

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Dave_Davington 33

Monday 27 March 2017 16:15

Well, at least you set the record straight.

kargirl3 14

Monday 27 March 2017 17:15

chandler bing?

Comments

Dave_Davington 33

Monday 27 March 2017 16:15

Well, at least you set the record straight.

slimeking3 3

Monday 27 March 2017 16:25

So are you straight??

RichardPencil 30

Monday 27 March 2017 16:28

You couldn't just go out as friends?

Brandon Harris 2

Monday 27 March 2017 16:51

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Bearsmomma 30

Monday 27 March 2017 23:19

It doesn't work that way. And this comment /suggestion is offensive.

kargirl3 14

Monday 27 March 2017 17:15

chandler bing?

Beatle43 9

Monday 27 March 2017 20:21

I was just thinking that

LevelupKid 8

Monday 27 March 2017 18:38

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Yudith 24

Tuesday 28 March 2017 13:06

You must have a good taste in clothing. Also, are you an extrovert by any chance?

GhostFox 33

Wednesday 29 March 2017 11:22

Can we please kill the "gay men have good fashion sense" stereotype? It's offensive and harmful to people, especially younger people figuring out their sexuality. The "lesbians have bad fashion sense" stereotype is just as harmful and should killed just as much.