Today, due to a misunderstanding, I unintentionally agreed to have a dinner date with a co-worker. He's ten years older than me. Not only do I have to find a way to reject him, but I have to work with him on weekends. The worst part is, he's the first guy to ask me out in ages. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my cute coworker begged me to cover his shift tomorrow, and told me that he wanted to take me to dinner to make up for it. I was very excited because I've been crushing on him for a long time. I later overheard him tell his friend that he didn't plan on showing up for our dinner. FML
Today, I agreed to go to a restaurant because I hadn’t really been listening and thought everyone was planning a coworkers night out. It wasn’t until the guy who had invited me turned up at the restaurant in a suit that I realised it wasn’t a group event, I’d accidentally agreed to a date. FML
Today a cute coworker asked me out to lunch but I said no because I know how unattractive I am, and didn't think he wanted to be seen with me. He got really pissed and told me that I needed to work on my self-esteem. I just blew up something that could have been wonderful. FML
Today, after many years of being single, I finally worked up the courage to ask my coworker out. He said no and gave me "fair warning" that he's going to report me for sexual harassment. FML
Today, I went on a date with a guy that I really like. At the last minute he informed me a friend would be tagging along. To keep his friend from being a third-wheel, I kept up a conversation, and managed to piss my date off. He thought I would be a better match for his friend. FML
Today, my coworker began flirting with the new guy at work and accepted a date with him. I’ve been trying to get with her for months and she'd told me, “Sorry, I don’t fraternize with colleagues.” I called her out on it and she told me, “OK, I’ll spell it out for you: I do fraternize with attractive colleagues.” FML
Today, my boss found me on a dating app. He found it perfectly acceptable to message me and didn't understand why I wasn't comfortable with it. He now wants to have a meeting with me about inappropriate behavior outside of work. FML
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
Today, after weeks of being hounded to go out on a date with this guy, I finally found the time and invited him over, fully intending to hook up. He stood me up. FML
Today, after I met a guy online and we'd became fast friends, talking every day about everything, things got flirty after half a year of talking. A year in, I finally got the time to meet up with him. It turns out he lied about his age. He's 8 years younger and in college. I fell head over heels. Help. FML
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marinus_fml 20
Just go out with him this one time, then if you still don't want to date him after this, kindly let him know.
baconstrips 12
Who knows you might like him :)
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Comments (130)
403_SRB 0
Age is just a number!!! What's the worst that can happen you don't click and move on!
ZielZone 4
LOL... What, are you 12??? Grow up.
hyden121 2
Just go to the dinner. It's free and you never know, you might have fun.
49thdevil 7
my god im ten years older than my wife and we are happy
jewelsa 4
Why is his age the issue? Age isn't a big factor by itself. What else is wrong with him?
Ashley868 10
I love older men, so I don't see why ten years is a big deal. But just go on the date and if you don't like him, then don't go on a second. Who knows though, you might like him.
perdix 31
The real problem is that he is not hot. The age difference is no big deal unless you're 8 and he's 18. Given that you've been dateless for years, you evidently are not hot, either, so lower your standards and give this guy a chance. He's willing to settle for someone ugly, you ought to follow his example.
ndhin831 2
lol, so harsh but probably true
ikickgingers 15
;)
DamnSmooth 0
If you haven't had a date in ages, quit being so picky & go on a simple date with the one person who isn't completely repulsed by you.
evilplatypus 39
What does the age difference have to do with anything? That's a pretty normal spread between two halves of a couple.
glittercookies 12
For all you know she might be 18 and he's a creepy looking 30 yr old. Not to mention they work together. Just tell him you have to study