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By rejected - 06/10/2019 04:00 - United States

Today, I texted my boyfriend, who's on vacation halfway across the world, but he didn't respond. I mentioned it to my younger sister who said, "It probably just takes a while for the text to get all the way there." My mom piped up, "Don't be dumb sweetie, he's just ignoring her." FML

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By youfuckingdumbassmum - 27/12/2012 23:20 - United Kingdom - Cambridge

Today, I was texting my mother after my boyfriend broke off our relationship. She offered incredibly supportive replies such as "No, really?" and "Aww, that sucks." before apparently getting bored and claiming she had to go because her "text reception" was breaking up. FML

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By SugarMyBalls - 19/12/2012 23:31 - United States - Winder

Today, I had been trying to text my girlfriend all day, but no reply. After a while, I became worried so I called. She picked up and said, "Can't talk, busy." Not even a minute later, my best friend says to me, "Dude, tell your girlfriend to leave me alone. She's been texting me all day." FML

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By ... - 04/01/2014 05:25 - United States

Today, I wrote a text to the guy I've had a crush on for two years. I typed "hey" and put my phone down, not ready to send it. A little while later, I heard it buzz. The reply said "Um... what?" Apparently my sister had added "I'm a shitty prostitute" to my text and sent it. FML

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By Kiki - 08/03/2013 21:22 - Poland - Myslenice

Today, my boyfriend came over and dropped off my phone, which I'd left at his place the night before. He immediately left in a sulk. As I looked through my texts, I discovered he was only so moody because I hadn't answered any of his calls or messages. I'm dating an idiot. FML

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By sleepingbeauty - 24/04/2016 08:45 - United States - Jackson

Today, I got in a fight with my boyfriend. I sent him a long message pouring my heart out about how hurt I am that he constantly ignores me or responds to almost everything I say in monosyllables. He texted back "ok". FML

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By Anonymous - 14/11/2010 22:26

Today, I text messaged my mom from Afghanistan to let her know everything was okay. She responded, telling me not to message her so much because "the price of text messages really adds up." FML

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By Anonymous - 08/04/2022 14:00

Today, after I decided to see what would happen if I didn’t text my boyfriend first in the morning, I haven’t heard from him in two days. FML

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By in love with a nerd - 02/09/2019 15:01 - United States

Today, my boyfriend refuses to talk to me because of a misread text. FML

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By Ignored - 11/04/2011 09:39 - United Kingdom

Today, my phone wasn't working properly. After sending out 40 texts and getting no replies, I decided to test my phone by sending it a text from my old phone. The text came through straight away. Turns out my phone's working perfectly and 40 people are just ignoring me. FML

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By Anonymous - 31/07/2013 16:49 - United States - Pleasanton

Today, I found out that when I text my boyfriend, he isn't the one to read them. Instead, he pays his friend to "keep the bitch busy." FML

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timinator5000 28

Sunday 6 October 2019 5:31

Well if its vacation then Maybe just maybe he doesn't have his phone on him 24/7. Relax

Cowgirl1293 26

Sunday 6 October 2019 8:28

Did you ever stop to think that "halfway across the world" could also mean different timezones? He may have had to adjust to the timezone there and could have be asleep at the time you text him.

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timinator5000 28

Sunday 6 October 2019 5:31

Well if its vacation then Maybe just maybe he doesn't have his phone on him 24/7. Relax

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 6 October 2019 6:23

As stupid as your sister is, your mom is an even bigger ********!

Mathalamus 24

Sunday 6 October 2019 6:56

She isn't wrong. It's a vacation that he didn't take you with. Get a hint and leave him alone.

Cowgirl1293 26

Sunday 6 October 2019 8:28

Did you ever stop to think that "halfway across the world" could also mean different timezones? He may have had to adjust to the timezone there and could have be asleep at the time you text him.

kfchicken 31

Monday 7 October 2019 3:28

I don't think the FML is him not texting back, it's her sister and mother's response.

Traveling_Book 9

Sunday 6 October 2019 10:46

Maybe the text didn’t go through? Depending on the carrier he might not have service.

Mungolikecandy 19

Sunday 6 October 2019 11:34

Or the cost of receiving a text in another country may be so high he just has his phone turned off when there. I once got charged the equivalent of $5 for obtaining a single text as a roaming charge for being in a different country.

bluejello2001 18

Sunday 6 October 2019 17:58

He's on vacation, I'd hope OP's boyfriend is busy enjoying himself and not glued to his phone. It's okay if someone doesn't respond immediately, even if they're in the same time-zone. Relax.

AmbrosiaFan 18

Sunday 6 October 2019 18:34

How long has it been since you sent the text. A text, FYI, means he'll get back to you when he can, as it isn't a life or death situation. If you NEEDED to talk to him right away, you'd call, not text. Let him enjoy his vacation.