Break-ups Love Standards

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Lily - 23/03/2009 01:10 - United States

Today, my boyfriend dumped me because he said he needed to be with someone smart so that he could impress his parents. I just got accepted into medical school. When I pointed that out to him, he added that he needed to be with someone attractive. FML

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Mandy - 07/06/2010 19:27 - United Kingdom

Today, my boyfriend and I were talking about our past relationships. He told me that he broke up with his last girlfriend because she was smart and he suited someone who was quite stupid. He then went on to say that I was perfect for him. FML

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... - 16/06/2013 20:57 - South Africa - Port Elizabeth

Today, my boyfriend and I talked about our past relationships. He said he broke up with his last girlfriend because she was "too smart" for him, and that he felt better being with someone who "doesn't have too many lights on upstairs, if you know what I mean." FML

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Anonymous - 13/03/2011 19:17 - United Kingdom

Today, I found out the reason my boyfriend dumped me was because his parents don't like the fact that I go to a prestigious university. However, they're completely accepting of the drunken slob who's dating their daughter. FML

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t.hughes - 01/04/2013 14:50 - United States

Today, my fiancé dumped me because he claimed he needed to "focus on his career and his engagement." When I asked him how dumping me would help with his engagement, he immediately replied with, "No, I mean my other one." FML

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dead - 09/03/2010 00:49 - Canada

Today, my boyfriend of 3 years left me because apparently I'm "too beautiful and he can no longer handle other guys always trying to flirt with me." FML

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biwhat - 08/03/2014 09:23 - Australia - Bassendean

Today, I told my boyfriend that I'm bisexual. He dumped me because apparently now there is "too much competition". FML

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Anonymous - 27/12/2010 17:53 - Canada

Today, I am pregnant, and my boyfriend dumped me, saying that he didn't want to be stuck in anything too serious. FML

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Cheers!

imamonster1992 - - United States

Today, my boyfriend got rejected by his dream college. In an effort to comfort him, I told him that he is incredibly smart and that it's their loss. He replied, "Of course you think so, you're an idiot!" FML

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crystalpistol - 16/08/2010 02:15 - United States

Today, my boyfriend broke up with me, right after I turned down an amazing job opportunity in another location, just so I could be with him. FML

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I'm not worthy

dracer - 04/02/2010 02:17 - United States

Today, my boyfriend of three years who I helped through drug rehab and find employment in my office left me for someone else. His explanation was that now that his "head is not clouded with chemicals" and he "makes decent money", he wants to settle down with someone worthy of him. FML

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jSOPURE 3

Monday 23 March 2009 9:30

Brains= SEXY. :)

karleigh 0

Monday 23 March 2009 9:31

So he dated you not thinking you were attractive?

candiixo 0

Monday 23 March 2009 23:11

SAD

MattyBogey 0

Monday 23 March 2009 23:28

maybe this girl is ugly...

disguise 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 1:03

Trust me, he will be regretting this later.

arashixarashi 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 1:44

If your boyfriend dumped you just because of that, you're most likely better off without him. Your intelligence greatly surpasses his. Congratulations on being accepting into med school :D Soon I hope to be accepted also! (5 more years!)

zissou319 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 2:41

That guy is a loser. Forget him.

crazyme123 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 2:43

what an asshole... who gives a flying **** what their parents think... i dont

shadow_moses 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 3:07

man thats terrible, what an asshole, i know its not your fault but sometimes its just better to not ask questions in break ups and to just leave.

elemenopyqrstuv 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 4:06

I dont think she is ugly... Her name is Lily. I've only known cute Lily's.

FlightlessTalk 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 5:02

he isn't even worth your time, anyway. what an ass!

frozenX207 0

Tuesday 24 March 2009 5:11

wow. be glad he's not with you. you deserve someone better than that. he must be an idiot for wanting to be in a relationship that is based on looks not personality.