Today, I was at a "Bring your family to work" event. I noticed my coworker brought his kids but not his wife, so I asked, "No wife today?" Everyone glared at me and he pointedly replied that she's married to someone else now. I had no idea. Now everyone thinks I'm an insensitive prick. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I went to my husband’s work party where employees could bring a plus one. There, I met the colleague he talks so much about. She looked noticeably disappointed and said to my husband, “Wife?! You told me you were single!” We’ve been married for 7 years. FML
Today, my husband came home from work in a bad mood. Why? He found out that a certain female coworker of his isn't single anymore. FML
Today, I found out that the coworker I refused to leave my wife for is now happily married with someone else, while I'm now divorced. FML
Today, I went to a social event with a very attractive male co-worker. Things were going awesome, we were flirting and really hitting it off. Then his 'wife' called. FML
Today, I went to my husband's work to give him lunch. His assistant told me his "wife" was in his office. FML
Today, my friend's father got me mixed up with his new wife when telling stories for his wedding speech. Everyone noticed. The new wife was not pleased. FML
Today, thanks to my asshole coworker and his obsession of posting pictures and tagging me in them on Facebook after I repeatedly told him not to, my wife found out about a party we had with colleagues only. I’m seen in several photos kissing my work bestie, who I hoped I’d keep under wraps until now. FML
Today, at work, I casually mentioned I was meeting some friends for dinner. My co-worker's response was, "You have friends?!" FML
Today, I was having a chat with a customer. He asked if I was married, to which I replied, "No." Before I could say anything else, he said, "Thought so. You look too happy to be married." I was about to mention that I just got engaged. FML
Today, I ran into an old high school friend while out with my husband. When she inquired who I was married to, I pointed to my husband, who was looking at shirts. She laughed and said, "No really?", insinuating that I couldn't get anyone that good looking. FML
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TKay916 15
Well.. You didn't know.
DocBastard 40
Things never to say to your co-workers: 1) How's your wife/husband? 2) Are you pregnant? 3) The light bulb in your bedroom closet is out. Um, actually forget about #3.
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TKay916 15
Well.. You didn't know.
Soniye 14
I hope he's not the guy with the band who had to sing at his ex wife's wedding ....Awkward .. O.o'
subwaysurfers 13
I don't get how they can actually blame him. You can usually tell the difference between a genuine, curious question and a question that's used to piss someone off purposely.
Slawter16 24
But unfortunately, it doesn't seem that OP's co-workers can tell the difference.
Nordrag 26
Idk. If everyone there knew, it makes it kinda surprising that OP didn't. I'm not saying Op deserved it at all, but at the same time I believe that if that many people knew it, then it shouldn't have been hard for OP to have found out sooner.
Cazz91 21
Not necessarily. It's possible OP could have recently started this job which would be another reason why they would have not known. Also, it could have been that the work gossip never reached OP even if they were there for a long time. Just because everyone else knows doesn't give them the right to assume OP would know as well. Not everyone pays attention or cares about work gossip / drama.
jarockstar27 10
True 28 but at the same time some coworkers leave people out of the loop. Trust me I know. People can be assholes sometimes!
buckerado 19
The good news is, that just like everything else in the world, no one will care in a few weeks.
lokman_fml 7
Given the frequency of divorces and single parents, OP really should have considered the possibility before opening his mouth
Dodge4x4Ram 46
looks like that promotion you wanted is around the corner
persianninja 23
What?
xoamy906 25
Don't worry, it's not your fault you didn't know.
webbface 25
A lot of families are separated, it's extremely common and sad. But well known enough to not ask that kind of question.
wonderfulrosie 13
@58, I'm guessing if OP was new to the company if he wasn't aware of something that was common knowledge. I agree that it really isn't any of OP's business, but he probably was just trying to start up a conversation or something. It was really an honest mistake. And it really is sad that divorce is so common.
cristy91 33
I think 58 is referring to the fact that divorce rates are high enough that a family missing a mom or dad shouldn't warrant a question. Unless OP's coworker mentioned the wife prior, there's no reason to assume a current marriage. That's why I put a YDI
summerguy97 16
Hey dude it's not your fault. For all you know she could have been at home dealing with a life threatening disease that she would probably lose against.
horne2 9
Did you read the fml?
summerguy97 16
I did I tried to make a funny and failed. Sorry everyone...
ryanthecheeseguy 18
Um... Yeah. You did fail. And that wasn't funny, it was ******* mean.
SkyGuy32 17
Well it was kinda true. Not to say OP deserved it, but they should be more cautious in the future.
Alihb 16
God dang it Breaking Bad, I cant think of disease without thinking of meth
ms_YoungMula 8
Well that escalated quickly
Liammg 12
I think he made a funny... it wasn't the best funny but it was a pretty good funny.
kababajaba 4
Atleast she wasnt dead. Would of been more awkward
pinkdino911 9
People are too sensitive sometimes. Don't sweat it OP, they'll get over it.
perdix 31
Your brilliant comeback should have been, "Ha, ha, ha, at least she's not dead! Right?" That would have made everyone laugh and laugh -- especially the kids! Try it!
SystemofaBlink41 27
And for added effect, try to give him a high five.
mariepastyglue 30
Yea, sooo not your fault, who cares what they think. You didn't know and it's quite stupid of them to think just because they knew, you would. Don't worry OP they'll get over it and if you care enough of what they think, than your explanation should be enough.
SkyGuy32 17
#53 what does that have to do with perdix's comment?
Nunaetsuko 13
Heuum.. I'm not sure about that
Slawter16 24
Don't be too harsh on yourself; you didn't know. Not your fault you weren't told beforehand.
DocBastard 40
Things never to say to your co-workers: 1) How's your wife/husband? 2) Are you pregnant? 3) The light bulb in your bedroom closet is out. Um, actually forget about #3.
SkyGuy32 17
Depending on how your coworkers view you and the last time you went to their house… well, 3 could be the most important one. =P
Fluffydemise 18
YDI. Next time, mind read before making such a faux pas. You insensitive prick.
joopjoop 19
why would you read minds before making fox paws? :p