Love: La la land

La la land

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I confided to my dad that since the recent breakup with my boyfriend of 3 months, I feel down all the time and life doesn't feel worth living anymore. His loving advice was for me to "grow the fuck up and get your sentimental head out of la-la land." FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 300

You deserved it 72 539

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By Lisa - 19/09/2011 02:07 - United States

Today, after being dumped by my boyfriend of two years, I poured my heart out to my dad. He nodded and looked sympathetic throughout. Afterwards, I asked him what I should do. He replied, "How the hell should I know?" and awkwardly left my room. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 944

You deserved it 5 726

By bastard magnet - 02/10/2011 22:14 - United States

Today, I came home crying after my boyfriend dumped me for another girl. My dad told me to come tell him what was wrong. I sat down and let it all out, after which he looked up from his book, into my eyes, and gave me his loving advice: "Just cry about it and move on to another bastard." FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 110

You deserved it 7 965

Thanks

By Appelflap - 29/03/2013 22:18 - Belgium - Sint-niklaas

Today, I was feeling down following a recent breakup. My dad tried to comfort me by patting me on the back and saying everyone goes through ups and downs, "Like when I found out your mum and I were having a boy." I'm their only son. FML

I agree, your life sucks 36 659

You deserved it 2 815

By i suck, this i know :( - 26/07/2013 22:11 - Malawi - Blantyre

Today, I went to my father for advice. I've been seeing a wonderful girl for the past month, and I feel terrible about it, because I already have a girlfriend. He said "Kill yourself" and that if I "can't even do that right" then to get out of his house, because he disowns me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 31 153

You deserved it 71 755

Great talk, Dad

By Anonymous - 28/08/2019 14:00 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I was sitting in my room when my dad walked in to talk. He said I'm not the son he'd hoped for, and that he'd been let down as a father. He said I should change the way I am so that he could love me more. It was the longest conversation I've had with my dad in years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 214

You deserved it 164

Compassionate dad, huh?

By Anonymous - 16/10/2020 20:01 - United States - San Mateo

Today, I was having an emotional breakdown. I'm unhappy a lot and don't know why. It's very confusing. My dad yelled at me, telling me, "You have no right to be sad!" I'm even more confused now. Help. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 232

You deserved it 197

By Anonymous - 27/04/2013 16:35 - Denmark

Today, my boyfriend dumped me because he says I need to learn how to be happy without relying on him. I'm not a clinger, I'm just unhappy because my dad recently passed away, my best friend turned on me, and I lost out on the exchange program of my dreams. FML

I agree, your life sucks 61 290

You deserved it 4 121

By Pissed - 21/09/2012 23:20 - United States - Newton Center

Today, I found out my boyfriend has been cheating on me. My dad noticed my depression and got me to tell him what was wrong. I told him everything, and trusting him to have an intelligent suggestion, I asked him what I should do. He shrugged and said, "Fuck, sue him, I dunno." FML

I agree, your life sucks 24 583

You deserved it 2 894

Wow, thanks, I'm cured!

By Anonymous - 25/07/2020 17:01

Today, my dad told me that I'm a weak and negative person because I suffer from depression and anxiety, then he told me to just snap out of it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 710

You deserved it 248

By lovealways22 - 17/07/2012 07:19 - United States - Littleton

Today, my boyfriend and I broke up after three years. I came home and when my dad asked what was wrong, I told him. His first reaction was, "Well damn it. Who'll go fishing with me now?" FML

I agree, your life sucks 29 053

You deserved it 2 843

Docbee 11

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:37

wise words young grasshopper....

ryno2004 1

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:39

her dad is in reality...

Comments

the_hypnotoad 5

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:49

I agree #4. The dad could've had more tact, but overall his advice is what I would give in that situation.

hotstuff777 0

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:49

You guys are pretty harsh on OP she doesn't need to hear that crap when she feels like her life isn't worth living. Don't give up hun there is much to live for you will find that special someone one day. Keep your head up girl! : D

cass85 8

Monday 9 May 2011 6:42

How do you know there's so much for her to live for? Frankly, anyone that feels a three month relationship is a genuine reason for suicide should probably just go ahead and do it and save the rest of us from dealing with their pity-party selves. Its cleansing the gene pool.

TheIrishJaneDoe 8

Monday 9 May 2011 9:48

31: OP posted this story on a website that specifically asks readers if she deserved it. If you were genuinely suicidal, would you voluntarily open yourself up for such judgement from total strangers? Is this where you'd come for emotional support-- a place where you couldn't provide any context or details due to a freaking character limit?!

ConradKay 13

Sunday 13 May 2012 23:13

THIS! THIS LIKE THREE MILLION TIMES!

imnotcraZ 0

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:50

honestly u sound like a drama queen... get a new bf and move on

erika73739 0

Monday 9 May 2011 4:49

she might get attached to the new one and write another FML after a week

supaisu 0

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:51

three months? really? and life isn't worth living now? get your priorities in order. if you were that dependent on your boyfriend of only three months you need to step back and take a look at your life. kudos to your Dad for trying to give you a reality check.

Darcon 8

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:55

argh. I HATE that word 'kudos' its so annoying and where the f**# is it derived from?! It makes me think of a nerd trying to weigh mangos and kiwis.

Darcon 8

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:51

Lol. I modded this.

joshosh420 2

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:52

3 months out of your life aint shit. shut the f up and take his advice rather then try to get someone on here to say hes wrong cause i havent seen that yet.

tucansam555 3

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:52

I Agree with him

keithandra 0

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:53

Seriously, your dad is right. 3 months. Deal with it. I understand that you can get attached fast but not worth living anymore because of 3 months? Go away.