Love: Today, after a lifetime of being single, my parents finally found...

By mrtoolate - 19/06/2016 08:58 - India - Pune

Today, after a lifetime of being single, my parents finally found me a nice, intelligent, pretty girl. I was really excited, until she backed out on me when she found out our star signs don't match. FML

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Same thing different taste

By thenewone - 19/11/2009 20:09 - Brazil

Today, I met my boyfriend's parents. Later on, his mom pulls me aside and tells me to back off, saying he will never marry someone like me and he should be with a nice girl like his ex. They broke up after he found her in his bed with his roomate. FML

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A slight overreaction

By Anonymous - 31/05/2024 05:00 - United Kingdom

Today, our daughter has actually been dating a decent guy, compared to the usual losers, and was going to meet his parents. My wife put her foot in it by repeating over and over again how important meeting the parents is. She psyched her out so bad, she cancelled meeting his parents and dumped him. FML

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You deserved it 121

What are the odds?

By z…… - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I re-joined a popular on-line dating service. I'd first signed up 3 years ago and was matched with a wonderful woman. After about a year, she broke up with me. I was devastated. After two years of trying to win her back, I'd decided it's best just to move on. Guess who they matched me with? FML

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Don't be that guy

By Anonymous - 19/04/2022 03:00 - United States - Chicago

Today, I was set up on my first blind date since my divorce. My expectations were low, but when she showed up, she was a smoking hot. She was way out of my league, she was delightful and kind throughout the date, but my low confidence shined through. That night she acquired an expensive dinner and a stalker. Me. FML

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You deserved it 1 460

Astrology is bullshit, get better friends

By Anonymous - 19/10/2019 14:00

Today, my friend reminded me that I have been on a ton of dates lately, but couldn't get a girlfriend because I thought something was off with them all. He also reminded me that I have dated every zodiac sign, meaning I'm out of options. FML

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You deserved it 575

Gotcha!

By Anonymous - 02/07/2016 13:39 - United States - Revere

Today, my brother set me up on a blind date. I've been single for years and he said she was a perfect match for me, so I was excited. Turned out the fucker was playing a prank. The girl was my sister, who was just as surprised as I was. FML

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You deserved it 1 121

By Anonymous - 09/12/2009 13:27 - United States

Today, I met a girl who's the whole package: brains, beauty, shared interests, great personality, single, and into me. Too bad I married my bitchy, depressive high school girlfriend who said she'd kill herself if I didn't. Sometimes, she still tells me she'll do it if we divorce. I believe her. FML

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By L_lives - 30/05/2015 05:40 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I realized out how sad my love life is when I got excited that the number a girl gave me turned out to really be hers. FML

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Thanks but no thanks

By Anonymous - 04/07/2012 18:01 - United States

Today, I called my mom to see how she was doing. She quickly hijacked the conversation and said that she's signed me up for a dating site, because she feels bad that I can't find a decent man. I've been dating my boyfriend for seven months, and she's seen me with him multiple times. FML

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You deserved it 2 411

Is this catfishing?

By Anonymous - 01/04/2023 06:00

Today, I went on a date with someone I've been talking to online for weeks. Unfortunately, it turns out they'd used old photos and misrepresented themselves, and I didn't find them attractive at all. Even I'm not that desperate. We ended up having an awkward dinner and I couldn't wait for it to be over. FML

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Stachelschaf 15

Monday 20 June 2016 0:32

doesn't sound that intelligent to me

Tripartita 44

Monday 20 June 2016 0:37

I'm sorry you missed out on a date with a nice… erm, pretty girl, OP.

Comments

pvtmoore38 2

Monday 20 June 2016 5:19

Your parents found you the girl??? What??? That's the problem...

Zeishah 26

Monday 20 June 2016 9:18

Well it's India. And that's how matrimony here works.

guesswhatlifesux 14

Monday 20 June 2016 5:47

Why are your parents setting you up with dates, anyway?

TheNewGuy03 28

Monday 20 June 2016 11:50

Because India

hotcheetos25 6

Monday 20 June 2016 6:15

you're not missing out on anything with her

missymaster 16

Monday 20 June 2016 6:17

Clearly this is supposed to be an arranged marriage situation, so how is she even able to back out? Aren't her parents supposed to make that decision for her?

DoomedGemini 37

Monday 20 June 2016 8:05

I do think the girl at least gets SOME say in turning down suitors at least now but it might depend on the family

InfiniteSunshine 32

Monday 20 June 2016 8:24

While in the past marriages used to be completely arranged with pretty much no choice in the matter, that isn't the case anymore. Arranged marriages are the norm in places like India, but for the most part, the kids still get a say in the choice. The parents choose and arrange a meet with a potential partner, the two discuss and get to know each other, then both go back to their parents and say whether they want to have a relationship with them, or get their parents to find them someone else.

False_Stupidity 41

Monday 20 June 2016 6:19

Why are so many people asking why it was the parents who found the date? It clearly shows that the OP is from India. Or aren't people aware that it's traditional in India for the parents to make these arrangements?