Money, Contraception and Intimacy: The kindness of strangers

The kindness of strangers

By Samprib - 01/06/2013 05:09 - United States - Indianapolis

Today, I went to the pharmacy to buy condoms. My card was declined, and I had to stand and watch in morbid fascination as the man behind me kindly paid for my purchase. His reason was, "God forbid a maxed-out Visa should get in the way of fucking." FML

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You deserved it 21 069

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Shy boy

By Oops - 24/10/2009 13:14 - United Kingdom

Today, a friend asked me if I'd buy him some condoms because he's too shy to buy them himself. I obliged and whilst queuing at the till to buy them I felt someone tap my shoulder. I turned around to see my fiancée glaring at me. We don't use condoms. FML

I agree, your life sucks 46 988

You deserved it 6 825

By rxcrs3 - 09/08/2012 06:44 - United States

Today, as I was cashing a customer out, he stopped me in the middle of the transaction just to tell me that the condoms he was buying are too big for him. FML

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You deserved it 2 485

Who are you to judge?

By vertigoisarat - 23/02/2021 08:01 - United States

Today, I went to the drug store to pick up a few things. After looking for condoms for 15 minutes, I asked the cashier where I could find them. She said they keep them behind the counter due to theft. She refused to sell them to me, because they're for customers who might actually need them. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 199

You deserved it 162

By Anonymous - 24/07/2013 20:56 - United States - South Hadley

Today, I was buying condoms but was a little embarrassed so I went to the self-check. I scanned the condoms, then a magazine and tried to put the condoms under the magazines to hide them. The store guy saw me, thought I was shoplifting and I was kicked out of the store. FML

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You deserved it 15 941

By Anonymous - 09/06/2013 14:29 - United States - Greenwood

Today, I went to the local pharmacy to buy some condoms. When I went to go purchase them, the elderly lady behind the counter took one look at me and said, "Honey, you're your own birth control." FML

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You deserved it 10 548

By random1456 - 13/06/2019 18:00

Today, my credit card got declined while I was buying anti-depressants. FML

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You deserved it 341

Running commentary

By well crap... - 21/06/2020 14:18

Today, I nervously went to the store to buy condoms for the first time. I felt like everything was going well, and checked out happily. As I was walking out, the cashier lady said to the woman next in line, "He thinks he's going to need condoms." They both looked at me and started laughing. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 140

You deserved it 218

By Anonymous - 31/12/2015 22:33 - United States - Washington Crossing

Today, I was standing in line at the checkout, and my children were arguing with each other. The guy in front of me sighed loudly and told me over his shoulder: "There're these things called condoms, you know." FML

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You deserved it 7 451

By useless pos - 01/03/2013 00:48 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I went out to buy a bottle of wine and some condoms. As the cashier scanned the condoms, she snickered and muttered, "Yeah right." She was right; I really was just desperate to look like I have a sex life. I got so upset that I left my items and walked out with tears in my eyes. FML

I agree, your life sucks 42 294

You deserved it 12 382

By totallyembarassed - 07/07/2012 04:08 - United States - Charlotte

Today, when I went to pay for my groceries, I accidentally handed the cashier a condom instead of my $20. FML

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You deserved it 28 780

NickaPLZ 26

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:51

You just met God. Be in awe.

Transfusion 8

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:51

Hey, now you can safely have sex. It's a win-win scenario. A little embarrassment is worth it.

Comments

NickaPLZ 26

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:51

You just met God. Be in awe.

Miooow 16

Saturday 1 June 2013 17:16

Hi........

JustStella 28

Saturday 1 June 2013 17:22

Exactly. In my eyes, you just experienced a spiritual moment. That man was Heaven sent, OP.

ositoakaluis 16

Saturday 1 June 2013 18:13

That guy just saved your night you should be happy OP

Transfusion 8

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:51

Hey, now you can safely have sex. It's a win-win scenario. A little embarrassment is worth it.

golden_warrior 23

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:51

Why is this an FML? You got free condoms and sex

jameen 11

Saturday 1 June 2013 17:21

If I met this guy, I would marry him.

TheOnlyMizLiv 22

Saturday 1 June 2013 17:58

The only FML I see is her maxed out card!

TisAPenguin 16

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:52

Um...this is a good thing.

Jea2096 11

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:53

Give that man a hug.

lilhellian 26

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:57

Might not be all he wants!

Enslaved 36

Saturday 1 June 2013 17:38

Yep, he probably saw that it was a multipack!

dancinggirl900 17

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:53

I agree. The slight embarrassment is nothing compared to free, safe, sex you got.

buckeyed 20

Saturday 1 June 2013 16:54

i hope you high fived him and said AMEN!

JACKxRAWR 22

Saturday 1 June 2013 18:12

Honestly don't see how this is an FML. A guy upheld the bro-code and helped you out in your time of need, OP. That's something to be celebrated.

xxlizsandraxx 7

Saturday 1 June 2013 18:26

op's name is Samantha so implying she is a female and the health department gives out free condoms, at least thats what we learned in our sex ed class