Today, I ran into an old friend for whom I used to have feelings. I hadn't seen her in years, so I thought it would be funny if I went up to her and said, "Hey, you look familiar, do I know you?" She thought I had really forgotten her and burst into tears. 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 ran into an old student of mine at the grocery store. She didn't recognize me at first so I introduced myself as her old teacher. She looked taken aback for a moment, and then said, "Oh my God... you're still alive?" FML
Today, I saw an old friend while out and about. Since I don't leave the house very often, my friend was surprised to see me in person. He jokingly asked if someone was dying, and I cried in response. I was in fact going to the hospital to say goodbye to my grandma. FML
Today, I ran into an old friend from college on the bus to work. Having not seen each other in over 10 years, we spent a good 15 minutes talking about our lives after college. At the end, he asked me what my name was. FML
Today, I was at the store when I ran into an old friend from high school. He didn't recognize me at first, but when I told him who I was, he instantly shouted "Oh! Yeah! The fat chick from Mr. H's class!" FML
Today, I ran into a friend I hadn't seen in a while. I swear I couldn't help it when the words "Wow, I bet you really regret that haircut." came out of my mouth. FML
Today, I was at my 10-year high school reunion. I saw the girl I used to have a BIG crush on, so I decided to go over and say hi. She screamed when she saw me. Then she started hitting me, looking panicked. I calmed her down and asked why she hit me. She says, "Everyone thought you were dead"' FML
Today, I ran into an old friend. I asked her how she was doing, then asked, "And your mum?" Just as the words escaped my lips, I remembered her mum died a few years ago. Trying to save face, I messed up again and blurted, "She still in the same graveyard?" 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 went to a high school reunion. An old friend I hadn't seen in a while suddenly came up to me and gasped, "Oh, thank God!" I was about to greet her and catch up when she added, "I'm not the only one who gained weight!" FML
Today, I ran into an old friend, and she asked me how I was doing. I replied, "Still alive!" like I always do. I forgot both of her parents recently passed away. FML
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Soninuva 41
Apparently the feelings may have been mutual, based on her reaction.
LindzL 0
The good news is, this probably means she had feelings for you as well.
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Comments (20)
CalculatedRisk 19
"Ohh yeah, you're that person i used to have a huge crush on"
MikuandKaito 24
A nice save.
BestOrginalName 22
A calculated save.
RichardPencil 32
Tell her you have face blindness. Brad Pitt says he has face blindness, and whatever diseases he has, women find irresistible!
bnasty206 7
um wtf, ha
RichardPencil 32
It's a disorder where you can't remember faces.
species4872 20
Last time I tried that the wife hit me.
kirkaygri 18
I actually have face blindness, prosopagnosia, it sucks. And the "looks familiar" bit doesn't work well, as no one ever looks familair!
cootiequeen4444 11
I'm sorry you have to live with that, 17. I first learned about face blindness when watching a PBS special on Chuck Close (an artist with face blindness. I have a feeling you've heard of him though? ) It sounds like a real booger of a illness (? idk what to call it. may condition instead). When I am without glasses or contacts, everyone looks like a colorful blur. It freaks me out and when I forget to have contacts when I go running I have to basically rub blind (ish) and it is terribly anxiety inducing. I can't imagine never being able to recognize people.. It sounds very isolating :c Maybe it makes your hearing better in recognizing voices though. or some other coping technique... *hug*
Soninuva 41
Apparently the feelings may have been mutual, based on her reaction.
LindzL 0
The good news is, this probably means she had feelings for you as well.
RinoaHeartilly 36
Sad for her, but if you've moved on why is this an FML?
mackdeezy 22
My guess, he probably feels like shit after unintentionally breaking her heart with what he felt was nothing more than a silly conversation starter
scyth3s 13
Maybe he doesn't like making a woman feel like shit? I had a similar situation, though not joking. It doesn't make either party feel fantastic.
siggy_mcsigx 22
Aw, she really missed you
nemcali 34
Overreacting a bit eh?
Diamond_don 18
That's classic
StitchnLilo 24
I personally would have played along. FYL!
Johaneva_fml 12
I hope you have been able to explain the situation.