Break-ups and Miscellaneous: Thanks

Thanks

By Appelflap - 29/03/2013 22:18 - Belgium - Sint-niklaas

Today, I was feeling down following a recent breakup. My dad tried to comfort me by patting me on the back and saying everyone goes through ups and downs, "Like when I found out your mum and I were having a boy." I'm their only son. FML

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You deserved it 2 813

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By Lisa - 19/09/2011 02:07 - United States

Today, after being dumped by my boyfriend of two years, I poured my heart out to my dad. He nodded and looked sympathetic throughout. Afterwards, I asked him what I should do. He replied, "How the hell should I know?" and awkwardly left my room. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 943

You deserved it 5 724

La la land

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I confided to my dad that since the recent breakup with my boyfriend of 3 months, I feel down all the time and life doesn't feel worth living anymore. His loving advice was for me to "grow the fuck up and get your sentimental head out of la-la land." FML

I agree, your life sucks 23 299

You deserved it 72 535

By bastard magnet - 02/10/2011 22:14 - United States

Today, I came home crying after my boyfriend dumped me for another girl. My dad told me to come tell him what was wrong. I sat down and let it all out, after which he looked up from his book, into my eyes, and gave me his loving advice: "Just cry about it and move on to another bastard." FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 110

You deserved it 7 965

By Anonymous - 12/03/2013 18:40 - Canada - London

Today, I told my mom about the rough time I'm having over my recent break-up, and how I can't help thinking about my ex every single day. Her attempt to console me involved saying, "Pft. I bet he doesn't think about you every day" and walking away. Thanks. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 471

You deserved it 6 260

By notalovestory - 11/11/2012 22:48 - United Kingdom - Potters Bar

Today, my boyfriend broke up with me. I came back home in tears, and eventually told my dad what was wrong. He immediately excused himself to the living room, where I heard him tell my mum, "She's gone all Taylor Swift again." FML

I agree, your life sucks 27 103

You deserved it 11 670

By anonymous - 19/08/2013 05:41 - United States - Lamar

Today, I found my dad drunk, sitting on the bathroom floor crying. When I asked him why, he said, "My son is gay." I'm his only child, and I'm a girl. FML

I agree, your life sucks 51 407

You deserved it 3 061

By Anonymous - 26/09/2014 20:00 - United States - Schaumburg

Today, I got back home from work and casually asked my dad, "What's up?" He casually replied, "Wishing I'd had a son instead." and stared glassy-eyed at me until I left the room. FML

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You deserved it 3 047

Great talk, Dad

By Anonymous - 28/08/2019 14:00 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I was sitting in my room when my dad walked in to talk. He said I'm not the son he'd hoped for, and that he'd been let down as a father. He said I should change the way I am so that he could love me more. It was the longest conversation I've had with my dad in years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 2 214

You deserved it 164

By Anonymous - 09/06/2013 16:50 - Bangladesh - Dhaka

Today, days after I broke up with my girlfriend, my dad tried to make her feel better by inviting her to our family BBQ next weekend. FML

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You deserved it 5 527

Take the L

By Chrissy - 20/12/2024 14:00 - Canada

Today, I got a text from my mom that said, "Your dad and I are so proud of you." Sweet, right? It was meant for my brother. FML

I agree, your life sucks 421

You deserved it 74

superrocket19 17

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:08

Why would a parent even say that??

ma77 9

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:12

Maybe he was referring to that as an "up" moment?

Comments

HortonThelephant 15

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:15

He was just trolling you I'm sure, right Internet community?

mattlw 25

Saturday 30 March 2013 15:34

Troll.

Pstraka6 20

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:17

I'd say that's a poor way to cheer up your son if that's what he meant to do ha

great1_23 4

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:21

Shouldn't have been the fastest swimmer :o

vettle 6

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:24

I think he was trying to get you to crack a smile.

KweenAnnsReveng 15

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:31

I don't think he meant it to be malicious.

perdix 29

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:46

Maybe you ought to get a sex change. Sounds like a relatively easy way to get parental approval.

Lilo4life 26

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:47

Parent humor: not understood until your old and have kids and suddenly your no longer funny.

rg350dx 29

Saturday 30 March 2013 5:48

To his defense he did say UPS and downs. He could have been complimenting you by inferring you were an up! Sorry #11, didn't see you already had a similar comment.