Today, I tried to give some change to a homeless man. My girlfriend pulled me away and ranted about how homeless people are all basically bastards who deserve their misfortune, and that I shouldn't give "our" money away. FML
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Today, I saw a homeless guy in the street. It really upset me how everyone's spirit of giving vanished as soon as Christmas was over, so I said fuck it and gave him about $50 worth of money. I barely made it 10 feet away, when another guy mugged him for the money I just gave. FML
Today, trying to do a good deed, I gave a homeless guy a $10 bill. As I walked away, he yelled after me, "You fucking bitch!" FML
Today, I passed a homeless person asking for change. When I politely apologized and told him that I had none, he yelled angrily, "Who comes to this city without money?" I replied, "Apparently, you do." Wrong answer. He followed me, now screaming. FML
Today, I saw a homeless woman and a young man wrapped in a blanket so I went to give them a fiver. Turns out the woman was just helping calm her autistic son by wrapping him up, and not homeless at all. She kicked me in the balls and took the money anyway while I was on the ground. FML
Today, I realized that I'm a terrible human being. For the first time in my life, I gave some change to a homeless guy, but only so he'd get out of my face long enough for me to watch two other bums beating the crap out of each other over a sandwich. FML
Today, I was stopped at a light when a woman approached, asking for help to buy food. I told her I only had a dollar, but she could have it. After I gave it to her, she stepped back, held it up, then proceeded to tear it into pieces, before walking away while calling me a cheapskate. Really? FML
Today, a homeless man asked me for some money to eat. He ate the five dollars I gave him. FML
Today, I was accosted by an angry homeless man at the recycling center, since I refused to give him my saved up bottles and cans. He insisted that he needed it more and I was "poaching his turf". I needed the recycling to put gas in my car, just to make it to work and hope I could make it back home. FML
Today, I was at the mall with my mom, when I saw a little pamphlet about a charity for abused children. I showed her and said I was going to donate a few dollars. She quickly said no, calling it a waste of money and muttering that the kids probably deserved it anyway. FML
Today, I stayed with a friend because I was recently kicked out of my home and had nowhere to go. When I went out for job applications, she asked, "Can you pick me up a pack of smokes?" and then got mad that I didn't have the money, calling me selfish. FML
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fldlshrhxirfue 3
Dude. Get out. NOW.
female_troller 12
I just hope that in 20 years she's homeless and begging you for money. Hey, if the breakup goes bad, you can use this against her.
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hiandrews69 29
I agree with your gf, op. I come from a city where the bums brag about their situation. They LIKE begging for money. They ones who don't want to be in that position either aren't, or if they are in it, do everything they can to get out of it. Not beg hard workers for money or food. They search for jobs and stay at shelters, not wanting others to know their misfortune. Bums who beg won't get my sympathy... Go get a job.
SillyGirl4602 23
Not all homeless people living on the streets deserve it. I agree that some do brag. There are a lot of homeless shelters that are full and can't take any more people in. Some may live on the street because there is nowhere else to go. They have no other choice. Many try to get a job but can't.
vanessa09865 23
oddly enough, the thing i take away from this is that she said "our" money, you seem to view it as a bad thing but she views you guys as a team. that's good
YepThatsMeee 23
Yeah but you're an elf
st0815 9
That's not a good thing. You have to respect boundaries in a relationship. She is just his girlfriend, not his wife or fiancée - acting like they have moved to this stage of the relationship without the agreement of her partner expresses that his opinion doesn't matter. In addition based on the assumption of commonly owned money she then concludes that she should be the sole decision maker on how it is spent. She didn't discuss this with him, just decided that's how it should be. A team would make decisions together. Then there is the small amount this was about (loose change) and the fact that she made a scene out of this. Not good to embarrass your partner in public and even if it's shared money you can't make such a fuss over such a small amount. Certainly anyone can make mistakes, have a bad day or whatever. If your SO's general attitude is like that though, you should get out as soon as possible. I don't know if that applies to the OP's girlfriend, but at the very least the OP should have a serious talk with her.
LissaMccracken 23
#63 - How long did it take you to type all of that!?
mikepzz 27
your gf is right. no offence to the homeless but there's shelters and programs to help with this stuff...still on the street? I walk by em every day.. haven't given them.change in 5 years
YepThatsMeee 23
I guess you have no idea what depression is, why people get it, or how it affects them
SillyGirl4602 23
You should build more shelters then because there are many places where shelters are full and don't take any more people in. You shouldn't be so quick to judge when we don't know their situation.
TheAbstract 15
It doesn't, but #5 made the association with their first sentence. So, it works. Dummyface.
Jacksparrow72 21
I always give money when I can. Because one day that could be me and I'd want some one to give me some change.
Omfgitsmia 15
Time for a new girlfriend? Regardless of what they do with the money, it's the thought that counts.
Mjwnenrjs 17
Another Overly Attached Girlfriend
LissaMccracken 23
She doesn't sound overly attached. She just sounds like a dumb ****
kb021 18
I have issues with giving homeless people cash after hearing several stories in the news about "homeless" people in Toronto who beg on the streets to make a living but actually have really nice homes that they return to at night. That said, your girlfriend was way out of line. Its your money, do with it as you please.
ThePieGuy0817 29
To anyone who agrees with the girlfriend, consider this: What if it was you? Due to some misfortune or misunderstanding, you end up on the streets, relying upon the generosity of others for enough spare change to buy your next meal. This is why I always give them money when I can, because I know that I could be in their place, and I treat others how I would want to be treated.
MandieL 27
I hope if you do ever find yourself in that situation that you would be able to find a shelter and spend your days looking to fix your situation rather than standing on the street, begging people for money. Homeless people often feel useless and worthless so that money you give them goes to alcohol, not food or cloths. It's unfortunate, but true. Next time, buy them a sandwich, that way at least you know the money is going to actually helping them.
EvilUndead 9
The correct action will be NOT to rely on generosity of others. Once you start asking strangers for money, you're gone and it'll be nearly impossible to get back to normal life. There's an article on the internet called "What I learned while being homeless". YOu might want to read it. Also, there's an important thing: panhandlers aren't necessarily homeless, and homeless don't necessarily panhandle.
cryssycakesx3 23
or save your money so you don't end up in that situation or if you do you have a small about of money
dickgamestrong 9
I'd rather food, or clothes... they can't use that for stupid shit like they could with money
TheyCallMeDamien 18
She's getting presumptuous with your pocket. Pimp you might need to regulate.