Today, I confessed to my co-worker that I've secretly loved him for months. He laughed hysterically for about a minute straight before shaking his head and excusing himself from the store. Even the fact that my boss fired him for leaving early isn't cheering me up. FML
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Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I confessed my feelings to the girl I like, who also happens to be my coworker. She told my boss, and they're laughing about it as I type this. FML
Today, after working at my job for months, I quit. Why? My boss tried to convince me that we are in a secret relationship, after he told me he loved me. FML
Today, my boss fired me because of the way I laugh. Apparently it reminds him too much of his ex-wife's laugh. I'm a guy. FML
Today, my coworker and I agreed to come clean and tell our fellow employees that we have been secretly dating for a while. Before we could, I received a promotion. I'm now his boss. FML
Today, my boss suspended me for laughing too hard at my desk and causing a big scene in front of our customers. I was laughing because he'd forwarded me a hilarious email. He was practically smirking as he handed me my official warning. FML
Today, my boss told me that I'd confessed my love to him last night when he'd held my hair back as I puked. FML
Today, I was fired for being a very happy and perky employee. According to my boss, it freaks both the customers and my co-workers out. FML
Today, just a few minutes after I got to work, my usually laconic boss came into my office and said, "Pack your stuff and get the f*ck out." Apparently, half my department was being downsized. Thinking it was an April Fool's, I burst out laughing and told him how funny the prank was. He wasn't kidding. FML
Today, my boss fired me for acting "inappropriately" at work. I gave him a hug. He's my dad. FML
Today, at work I wrote up my boyfriend (whom I've been secretly dating, because I'm his supervisor) for being $40 short on his register. Our policy is to write up anyone short over $10. He got mad and told my boss we're dating, and I was instantly fired. Then I got dumped for being a "tattle-tale". FML
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alycion 39
Laughing on his part was wrong. But really, why are people confessing love to coworkers especially if they are unsure if the feelings are mutual. It puts both of you in a real awkward position. IMO, telling someone you like them or asking them on a casual date is way more appropriate then confessing love. That comes off real intense and many people don't know how to react.
iamsolid 11
keep your head up! He obviously wasn't for you!
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KYLEW72 3
Why Would you even tell him
unknown_user5566 27
I think I've replied to one of your comments before, and advised you to remove your phone number from your bio. That is BEYOND stupid, and you are just asking to be victimized. Now as to why OP mentioned it at all, it's because feeling love is a powerful thing, and containing your feelings is often a difficult thing to do. Telling a coworker you are in love with them is not necessarily bad, it's the manner (and setting) in which OP did it that makes it idiotic.
Dracoboxer357 36
48- You think if I start texting Kyle random pictures of my butt, he may get the picture, metaphorically? ;P Kyle, Kyleekay's right in a very big way: Edit your profile, kid. You don't need a stalker or some other nut-bunny in your life. :p
unknown_user5566 27
Whoa, Draco, I didn't realize that having a phone number in your profile means you'll be sending photos of your bootay. Be right back... *adds phone number to bio* ;)
Dracoboxer357 36
58- Lol, I'm flattered! ;P More importantly, looks like our young friend took your advice and didn't want to risk my photo threats. ;P Wise choice, Kyle. (Deletes his butt pics) ;)
unknown_user5566 27
Yay for teamwork! ;)
jakk_mehoff 4
once again u two are flirting away and once again I will point out how being married doesn't mean shit because going by both ur profiles u are both married
SweetJTBR 22
He shouldn't have done that. What a way to hurt someone, laughing at their feelings... But hey, cheer up! You'll find someone better soon OP! It may be hard for a while, but don't let it get to you. Good luck! :)
jakk_mehoff 4
you have you considered that maybe he laughs when he's nervous and he that's why he left the store?
Factor_fml 6
If he's a jerk, I understand why he laughed. But why did he leave?
shawnaishere 14
I think it is better he's gone at least you won't get to see him everyday after the incident but then what's up with bosses firing everyone for the least thing nowadays?
Factor_fml 6
Laughing for a minute straight is a bit odd too. What's so amusing exactly, even if she's the ugliest girl in the world? Maybe he's young and doesn't know how to respond to such situations.
williamcarter93 13
The coworker is not a jerk, nor an ass. What do you expect him to do, belly up and confess he loves OP too? I mean, if he did, it'd be all fine and dandy, but he can't help it if he doesn't see her the same way. How would you react if someone you saw as just another face at the workplace (considering she said secretly, they must not associate personally that much) came up to you and poured out all these expressions of love? You wouldn't know what to say either.
gracehi 33
I don't think he's trolling. He makes a valid point actually. Sorry we're not all kind and perfect like you.
Dracoboxer357 36
I've seen Williamcarter's posts over the past several months, and not once have I ever seen him trolling for a negative reaction. If he asks or says something, I'm willing to bet he means exactly that.
gracehi 33
It may have just been a nervous reaction. I've done something similar myself before, except (also while at work) someone standing next to my secret admirer pointed to him and said, "He likes you." No confessions of a deep hidden passion, but I was still so taken back all I could do was impulsively laugh and walk away. I'm not a mean person and I hate hurting people, but I just couldn't help that reaction. I think it's understandable that he would have a more extreme (but similar) reaction to her confessing that she's in love with him.
Factor_fml 6
Yes, it's quite possible that he was shocked and embarrassed and reacted defensively with laughter. He practically flees even though he must know he'd be fired if he leaves early. Seems to me he was taken by surprise. Next time try some hints first, OP.
laura323 0
No worries I know how you feel
Dracoboxer357 36
I've never been a fan of the "risk everything confession." If you don't know how this person feels about you and they've never displayed any Big signs of mutual feelings, why would you do that? Some tact goes a long way: try out a coffee date first, cause if they aren't really into you, I would think you should be able to figure it out pretty quickly from there. If they aren't burning with passion for you, coffee won't embarrass anyone, but if they Are into you, going slow over coffee won't screw that up, IMHO. ;)
unknown_user5566 27
Well said, Draco. When I dated before getting married, I was cautious of who I expressed interest in. I felt like I had a natural instinct to protect my feelings and self-esteem, and therefore took things slow. The majority of guys I dated were good friends first, just so I could ensure they were interested.
Dracoboxer357 36
62- I also took dating slow back in the single days. I had big self esteem issues growing up and was petrified at the thought of a humiliating rejection, so caution was mandatory for me. :p Having someone laugh in your face because you liked them, isn't a very nice feeling.
Ray_of_midnight 23
Yeah, this is the kind of thing that plays well in romantic comedies but not in real life. Remember, behavior that's funny in romantic comedies will generally get you a restraining order in real life. You know it's true.
jakk_mehoff 4
or maybe the dude and her flirted like mad which in turn could have givin her the impression that he was interested. I belive that she acted accordingly and I am sure she can handle the rejection. Rejection is part of dating.
Dracoboxer357 36
89- Perhaps, but I would think that if there was mutual flirting going on, her confession wouldn't have been so seemingly shocking to OP's crush. As far as rejection goes, it is part of dating, certainly, and it would appear to me that she handled it better than he did. After all, he ran away and got fired, she just got to vent about it on FML. ;)
jakk_mehoff 4
ah but some people have a flirty personality which can be misconstrued as exibiting interest.
Dracoboxer357 36
101- Miscommunication and misinterpretation seems to be the biggest set backs people have, socially. People can get the wrong impression from something as simple as, well, a name. After all, one may believe I punch dragons from my name alone. Yours on the other hand....well......let's just say you seem really, really lonely. ;P
jakk_mehoff 4
that being the case you must not be very good at punching dragons, only ranking 357th
CCDNRGD81411 3
It sounds like puppy love if you never dated him.side note him getting fired cant make you feel better because at the end of the day your single and still searching for a relationship.
Pandacupcakelove 26
Don't worry, he's not worth it! I bet that felt humiliating, though... Gosh, what a douche! Oh well, if anybody saw it, they wouldn't think "Ahahahahaa! She's in love with him! That's hysterically funny!" like 3d graders, they would think "Wow, that guy is a douche! I hope he burns in hell.". At least that's what I thought. ^^