Today, I went to the grocery store and saw my ex with her new partner. I tried to hide from them, but ended up getting locked in the store after closing time. I had to call security to let me out. 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 local grocery store in sweatpants and slippers to pick up some hangover food, thinking I wouldn’t run into anyone I know. I ran into my ex, her new partner, and his parents… twice. FML
Today, I went to the grocery store with my husband, only to find that his ex-wife worked there. Then I found out he never actually divorced her. FML
Today, I was out shopping with my friends when I saw my ex. I instinctively tried to hide by quickly turning around and walking into a store. It was a mirror. I walked straight into my own reflection. FML
Today, I ran into an old friend of mine at the store. All was going fine, until she showed me her new fiancé. My now ex-boyfriend. FML
Today, I was getting groceries and realized at checkout that I forgot my wallet. The cashier gave me a sympathetic look as I frantically tried to unlock my phone to pay with an app, and watched as I accidentally called my ex on speakerphone. FML
Today, I ran into my ex at the supermarket. Trying to seem nonchalant, I attempted to make small talk while pushing my cart. I didn't notice that I was steering straight into a tower of canned goods until it was too late. FML
Today, I ran into my ex at our local supermarket. Trying to be aloof, I waved casually, but I misjudged the distance and knocked over a display of canned beans. My ex just stood there, laughing, while I scrambled to rearrange up my mess. FML
Today, I thought I saw my ex in a crowded café, so I ducked behind a counter to avoid them. It turns out that I was hiding from a random stranger, while the barista thought I was trying to steal muffins. FML
Today, I got locked inside the entrance area of a Walmart. I had to get an employee to get me out. FML
Today, I went to the store, but after I'd selected my items, I saw that I'd forgotten my wallet. When I tried to explain to the cashier, he thought that I was trying to steal and called the cops. My roommate had to come to the store to save me. FML
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ODBeefalo 10
you would be better off acting like they do not exist 90% of the time. I don't mean ignore them if they say hello, I mean don't act like they have enough impact on your day to day life to have you hiding when they walk by...
Christina Winden 22
You must be a master at Hide and Seek
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Chazzster 32
Unless you are actively stalking your ex, there is no reason I can think of to actually hide from them. If you are stalking your ex - YDI. If you are simply new to breakups and timid, then it was foolish to hide, but really dumb to hide so well and so long that you got locked in…
Christina Winden 22
You must be a master at Hide and Seek
ODBeefalo 10
you would be better off acting like they do not exist 90% of the time. I don't mean ignore them if they say hello, I mean don't act like they have enough impact on your day to day life to have you hiding when they walk by...