Work, Awkward and Love: Stop talking now!

Stop talking now!

By Anonymous - 22/07/2009 22:05 - United States

Today, I went over to my girlfriend's house for dinner. Her parents seemed upset, so I tried to lighten the mood by saying, "Hey, at least the weekend is coming up and you guys won't have to go to work." Apparently, they were upset because they both got laid off from their jobs today. FML

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You deserved it 8 459

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By Panda Man - 29/11/2018 08:30 - United States - Seattle

Today, I had a meeting with my girlfriend, who I live with and work with but on different teams. Both our teams got laid off. FML

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By WhoLikesPie - 25/07/2015 15:51 - United States - Tampa

Today, I went to my girlfriend's job to surprise her for lunch, her manager said she hasn't worked on a Saturday in two months. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/09/2009 19:09 - United States

Today, I was at lunch with my girlfriend. The waitress came up and asked for her number, then asked if she had a significant other. I laughed as my girlfriend gave the waitress her number. They're going on a date, tonight. FML

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You deserved it 7 151

By Dude - 02/04/2009 05:36 - United States

Today, I got laid off from work. I was being escorted to the elevator when another coworker stepped inside. He said, "How goes it?" I said, "It goes." Then he said, "At least we have a job." FML

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You deserved it 3 670

By not picking up - 20/03/2015 17:50 - Slovenia - Zelimlje

Today, I took my girlfriend to meet my parents. My dad thought it'd be hilarious to act surprised and ask me if I'd already dumped the girlfriend I introduced him to yesterday. She slapped me and stormed out of the house before my dad could tell her it was a joke. FML

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You deserved it 2 607

By Anonymous - 09/06/2013 16:50 - Bangladesh - Dhaka

Today, days after I broke up with my girlfriend, my dad tried to make her feel better by inviting her to our family BBQ next weekend. FML

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By noo - 11/10/2009 10:54 - Australia

Today, my girlfriend's mother called me to tell me she didn't appreciate our "public amorous behaviour" at the local food court. I didn't go out all day. FML

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You deserved it 2 422

By Anonymous - 01/02/2015 10:21 - United States

Today, my boss explained that the company will be letting me go. She got so upset that she couldn't leave her office and I had to console her. I had to make her feel less sad for laying me off. FML

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You deserved it 2 696

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By cantwin - 02/10/2023 20:00

Today, my girlfriend returned from a two day trip. I'd spent the time cleaning the house and working on house projects, so she wouldn't come home and be stressed. She got upset when she got home because the house was clean, and it made her feel inadequate. FML

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You deserved it 90

By Anonymous - 23/03/2016 01:36 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I was driving to work and I got a text from my girlfriend. She said she was breaking up with me. I was a little heartbroken, but I had to get on with my day. I got to work and my boss fired me. Turns out, my boss and girlfriend have been having an affair and she told him to fire me. FML

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You deserved it 1 609

brkn_hearted 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:18

damn that sucks :( but how were you supposed to have known?

dontbackdown 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:35

I love that a lot of FML's seem to happen because couples don't tell each other anything. If I was the girlfriend I would've given my boyfriend a heads up.

Comments

brkn_hearted 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:18

damn that sucks :( but how were you supposed to have known?

your_face 15

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:42

Yeah - it's not like you could have asked what was wrong. I mean, that would have been polite, and no one wants to be polite towards their significant other's parents.

ScoobyDoo22 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 3:06

IMA 3RD

blargity 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 4:14

#13 he probably thought it would be impolite because it could also be considered as "nosey" anyway what made you think they weren't going to work on a weekend? both of my parents work most weekends at least you didnt get laid off instead of them

AndelleRae 9

Thursday 23 July 2009 6:03

I read your comment as "I'm a 3tard." I don't know if I should feel bad, or clever.

bioagg12 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 7:09

same here

xxl0udgirlxx 2

Thursday 23 July 2009 23:22

that does suck!

midwestjerk 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:19

Damn. I'll bet you felt like a total ass.

dude_stfu 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 8:30

Who cares you didn't know. This one is stupid. Go cry about it and then commit suicide on youtube

crymore007 11

Sunday 17 July 2011 7:09

and then make a video saying you were kidding and flipping off everyone that couldn't take a joke.

Valkie 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:24

Very nicely done.

22cute 17

Friday 18 May 2012 12:22

I think you might be coming on too strong,OP. If she's that keyed up she's not enjoying your attention.

plexico 3

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:25

You were just very unlucky.

depechemode 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 2:35

Completely agree with you 21, Its not really appropriate to ask if something is wrong, unless they are, idk, mourning or whatevs.

comradepage 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 3:19

Perfectly explained.

Intoxicunt 5

Thursday 23 July 2009 8:06

SOMAgirl = love because her comments are always intelligent and articulate. That, and she's hot and has an awesome username. Anyway, I agree, the OP did nothing wrong in this instance. Just sucks that it got a little awkward. Not a big deal.

sexymessy 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 8:49

I also agree with #21. The OP was trying to make small talk, he had NO way of knowing what had happened. And if the gf already knew then she probably should have told him. I know I would warn my bf just so he knew.

divineinstrument 2

Thursday 23 July 2009 14:14

I agree with #67, which by extension means I agree with #21 Don't worry OP. You did absolutely nothing wrong. Your life is totally ******.

your_face 15

Friday 24 July 2009 0:28

Clearly they felt comfortable enough talking about getting laid off to bring it up after he mentioned not working over the weekend. Otherwise they could have just faked smiles and changed the subject. If they told him in this scenario, where it creates an awkward foot-in-mouth situation, they probably would have told him if he had simply asked what was wrong.

Jmido 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 1:25

you should have farted instead, that makes everyone smile inside.

RJB 0

Thursday 23 July 2009 2:33

no offense but are you 6? Unless they are all guys and friends no one smiles inside and the parents would think the boyfriend is disgusting. Thats howb bad Mother-In-Laws start. lol though.