Today, my boyfriend of six months called me. He said his mom was making him choose between having a dog or having a girlfriend. I asked him which one he picked. He went quiet, and I heard barking in the background. 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 gave my boyfriend a choice between me and the super creepy, codependent, almost Norman Bates relationship he has with his mother. Guess which he chose. FML
Today, my boyfriend apparently lied to me when he'd said we could get a dog one day. I bought a puppy for him in secret but as soon as he saw it he was all, "What the hell is that? We’re not keeping it." It’s now with his parents, as he didn’t want it overnight or even in the house. FML
Today, I asked my wife who she would choose, me or the dog. She chose the dog. No hesitation. FML
Today, I called my boyfriend just to hear his voice since I haven't seen him in a while. His mom picked up and said "Chris isn't here right now, he's with his girlfriend. Do you want to leave him a message." We've been dating for 4 and a half months now. FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me over the phone, after having left me to look after her dog while she went on a 2-week vacation with her family. Now I have to choose between paying for a kennel for her damn dog or taking care of it every day until she gets back. FML
Today, my boyfriend of 3 years called my house even though I was with him at the time. He needed to talk to my mom. He asked her to break up with me for him. FML
Today, my boyfriend and I broke up. He now argues that he should keep the dog. We only dated for three months, and I've had the dog since I was ten. FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me because her mom said she would buy her a pug if she did. I got dumped for a dog, and an ugly one for that matter. FML
Today, my girlfriend dumped me because her dog "told her to". FML
Today, my boyfriend of 6 months broke up with me. I was crying for over an hour in my room. My dad came in and asked what was wrong. Just as I was about to tell him, he stops me and simply says, "Oh, honey. I don't care… Just keep the noise down." Then walks out. FML
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Nocturna_fml 0
I'll assume you're both like 10.
polico_wolf 0
what kind of mother makes people choose like that?
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Tigg3r 3
Sorry, but if I had to choose between my dog and my boyfriend, I'd choose my dog. It's hard to explain but it's kind of like giving up your best friend. Dogs just, well, they're just always there for you. They give you a kiss and lean up against you and they basically say "I'll be your shoulder to cry on." I know I would just about die if my parents made me choose between the two but I would definitly choose the dog. Then again I have no intention of getting married or having kids. OP I can't say FYL but I can't say YDI either so niether I guess. Maybe you can figure out why his mom made him choose between the dog and you.
kaleid0scopeEyes 0
this comment reminded me of a news article I read about a man who was literally in love with his dog...********** is no laughing matter
glorbnakcs 0
If it's between a man and a porcupine, it is very much so a laughing matter.
alkanechain 0
I would choose the dog too. If I had to choose between a dog and my (hypothetical) husband, I would choose the husband. However, if I had to choose between a boyfriend of 6 months, especially one who still lives with his mother (indicating he is too young to move out or is unable to support himself)... Well, the chances of the dog and I having a "breakup" are a lot lower than the chances of boyfriend and I having a breakup.
lightedlotus 0
or a woman and a porcupine, for that matter.
dancingdoggy 4
6 months.... how old are you? Like, high school and below, which is when someone would be living at home with a mother who would make them choose, love is (usually) not going to last. A dog will last 10-15 years on average. I'd totally pick the dog over a high school or younger relationship...
Punk_Junkies 0
wow such a harsh, controlling mother!!
Gstone5 0
hes an asshole, i would know im a guy, i have TWO dogs and a cat, plus my girlfriend, so its his loss :/ you can do better than tht
grandma_moses 0
LAWLZ. sorry but that's funny. besides: gf of six months or 13 year bond? i'd pick the dog too.
darkpath 0
he was lying. he just made that up and was really dumping you. that or his moms a crack addict. woo
ihateallpeople 0
What's the difference between your dog barking at the back down and your wife yelling at the front door? If you let the dog in it will shut up.
ScaryyMary 14
What's up with the dog FMLs today? Someone needs to keep their bitches off the computer.
sportsnut 0
get out while you can, that is going to be one crazy mother in law, but it wouldn't ever get that far because you're in high school! so suck it up and get a real life
chellinha93 0
Awwww, that succks. But u know what they say, a dog is a man's best friend. LOL FYL though.