Revenge is rarely satisfactory

By forgettable - 21/06/2020 20:08

Today, I wanted to rub my success in my ex's face to get her back for breaking my heart. I typed the perfect email, included every detail of opening my own business, buying my own home and cleverly intertwined insults. A few hours later, she replied, "That’s nice. Who’s this?" FML

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Letting you know

By Anonymous - 18/02/2013 21:30 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I felt like letting my ex know just how I felt about all the bullshit he put me through. I dug up his number, typed a long paragraph with lots of pain and emotion, and sent it. The reply was, "No wonder he broke up with you." Thanks, whoever has that number now. FML

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You deserved it 46 538

Salt meet wound

By max5 - 08/09/2012 18:19 - France - Casseneuil

Today, my ex-girlfriend sent me an email. I was excited that she wanted to make amends for cheating on me before I dumped her. No, the email had a photo of her making out with the guy she cheated on me with, and the caption, "What you wish you still had". FML

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Bragging rights

By lucasbeck99 - 31/03/2015 09:35 - United States - Mabank

Today, I got in an argument with an ex-girlfriend who kept tactlessly bragging to me about her new boyfriend. I told her to read what she'd sent me, then pretend her boyfriend was telling her that. Fifteen minutes later, her boyfriend calls me, yelling for making her feel sad. FML

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You deserved it 3 870

My gift is my song and this one's for you

By sadsongstress - 12/08/2009 11:18 - Belgium

Today, my ex got dumped by his girlfriend. Seeing my opportunity, I sent him a song I'd written for him, about how much I still love him. He sent it on to the girl who had just dumped him, claiming he had written it. They're now back together. FML

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You deserved it 22 812

By Anonymous - 11/11/2015 08:51 - Australia - Abbotsford

Today, one of my friends thought it would be funny to tell my psycho clinger of an ex that I still like her. It had only been a few months since she finally stopped stalking me. FML

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Oh, by the way…

By PaulieD - 19/10/2023 22:00 - United States

Today, I received a "Happy Birthday" text from my ex. I thought maybe she missed me, but when I replied with a polite, "Thank you," they responded with "Sorry, wrong person. However, fuck you." Ouch. Happy birthday to me, indeed. FML

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You deserved it 179

I didn't ask for this

By SoWhat - 06/01/2024 00:00 - Switzerland

Today, an annoying ex-coworker I have ignored for 15 years sent me an e-mail to "inform me of her new address." The e-mail actually enclosed a video of her touring the new house and garden like a realtor. I skipped to the end where she humblebrags about how "grateful" she is "to be blessed with this property." FML

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You deserved it 118

Heads up

By nobueno - 06/09/2021 23:01

Today, my wife’s ex-boyfriend sent me a message with a screenshot of her trying to get in touch with him. FML

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You deserved it 106

By random person - 13/11/2011 06:16 - United States

Today, I sent the texts "I love and miss you babe;)." and "Shit wrong person." to my ex just so he would think I have a life. FML

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You deserved it 62 370

By LD619 - 16/12/2010 05:51 - United States

Today, I gave my ex-girlfriend two concert tickets to show her I still care about her and want to win her back. She sold them. FML

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You deserved it 44 615

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 21 June 2020 20:14

You wrote a whole essay, yet she delivered a sick burn in four words. No wonder she dumped you!

lifeis4me 20

Sunday 21 June 2020 20:16

You can’t rub anything in their face if you’re that desperate for them to notice

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 21 June 2020 20:14

You wrote a whole essay, yet she delivered a sick burn in four words. No wonder she dumped you!

lifeis4me 20

Sunday 21 June 2020 20:16

You can’t rub anything in their face if you’re that desperate for them to notice

awildwhisper 30

Sunday 21 June 2020 20:17

She's moved on, I think you should too...

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 21 June 2020 20:27

It's more likely she may have had a passing acquaintance with him or not known him at all, and he's just a delusional stalker.

wysegirl 24

Sunday 21 June 2020 23:36

Sounds like it. He sounds extremely desperate and bitter. Instead the positive outlook should be viewed: getting dumped propelled you to excel and become something.

Lydmyers 9

Sunday 21 June 2020 21:42

That's kinda pathetic, dude. It's pretty clear she has, and she doesn't care how successful you are. Move on!

Cody Vertigo Bonthoux 15

Sunday 21 June 2020 21:49

wow how petty at least we know why she's your ex

BurnInDemonFire 34

Monday 22 June 2020 5:27

Cause of death: Extreme burn. Evidence suggests cadaver suffered an instantaneous and brutal burn to 100% of his body as a result of being a spoilt dick. I have reached out to colleagues asking for a cure, but I have been informed that burns caused by being a dick are always immediately fatal. Formal identification of the body has yet to take place, as the parents are too disappointed to claim it, and the ex-girlfriend is still clueless as to who he was. In my non-professional opinion, it would appear prudent to not be a self-centered dick, as karma will always find a way to bite you in the ass.

IamComrade 16

Monday 22 June 2020 7:15

You're what's wrong with this world, leave people alone.

J15237 25

Monday 22 June 2020 18:09

Time to move on. I am glad you found something to motivate yourself to go and make it in the world and become a success. However, you made this girl into an obsession and I hope that you are able to learn from this stupid FML posting. I also hope that you keep up all your success.