Today, I once again have to attend a family gathering and never hear the end of, “Julie, you’re 33 and you still haven’t found a man?” What they don’t understand is that every time I pour my heart out to a guy, I always get the ladder kicked out from under me. As a result, I can’t get close to anyone anymore. FML
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I once again listened as the girl I've loved for the past three years ranted about how she’s gonna be single forever and give up on dating. She asked, “Isn’t there one guy out there, just ONE GUY who will love me and cherish me?” When I brought up that I, once again, would love to do so, she rejected me; AGAIN. FML
Today, I lost all hope of finding a man. I’m gonna be 34 and I can’t get a date to save my life. I was cursed with a facial deformity and 285lbs of weight, making all men run for the hills. All of my younger sisters have got married and started families. FML
Today, after crying after remembering how horribly wrong it went, 10 years ago, with the only person I was ever able to trust enough to let them get close to me, and how no amount of therapy seems to help me, I read an FML about how nobody wants to date a 30 year-old who has never dated. I'm 29 and might as well give up. FML
Today, I realized that I'm at the age that whenever I mention a friend of the opposite gender, my family's first response is asking whether that friend is single. I've already accepted no one will want a pathetic freak like me, so their poking around what few friends I have makes it awkward. FML
Today, I realized that I've only had 3 men show interest in me: A blind man, a drunk, and a guy so desperate, he's been trying for over 5 years of solid "No"s. I'm 21. FML
Today, I saw yet another dear friend from uni get married, living the good life in their new home. Here am I in my 30s, with no love life, and feeling like that's never going to be for me. FML
Today, I realized that everytime I get close to a guy, they either straight up friendzone me, or they string me along the talking stage until they find someone else. The holidays are coming up. This will be yet another year spending it alone without that special someone. FML
Today, I've reached the age as a sexless loser where my family no longer tells me to find a "single lady" but rather a "single mother". Thanks for reminding me everyone else had fun in their twenties. FML
Today, I got turned down by a woman I like because she said a man in his mid 30’s who’s not already married with kids is a major red flag. I would very much like to be married with kids but it’s just never happened. FML
Today, I walked into work and overheard three of my female coworkers talking and laughing about how ugly my face is, and how they’re sorry for whoever has to marry me. They went on to name the coworkers they actually would sleep with. I’m 25 and I've still never had a girlfriend. Thanks for the self-esteem boost. FML
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purplekanc 24
Been there girl I’m the only one left in the family with no kids. Just keep your help. The universe has something amazing for u.
Chazzster 32
OP, unless you are living there with family you really don’t have to attend family gatherings if it causes you pain… Regarding dating and relationships, most men and women are scared off by someone who seems desperate for a commitment too soon. You have to let relationships progress at their own pace. A sudden declaration of “true love” while you are still getting to know someone will scare off all but the desperate and the predators… I understand, we all want love and companionship. But you have to take it slow, especially in the beginning. Let feelings develop. But at the same time there are reasonable lengths of time when a relationship is either going to get more serious or it’s time to drop what isn’t working for you. These are hard things to understand and do.
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purplekanc 24
Been there girl I’m the only one left in the family with no kids. Just keep your help. The universe has something amazing for u.
BurnInDemonFire 39
I'll pretend to be your plus one if you want. When they ask "why isn't he here?" tell them I'm on Death Row for murdering people who didn't know when to shut up, and then walk away.
Chazzster 32
OP, unless you are living there with family you really don’t have to attend family gatherings if it causes you pain… Regarding dating and relationships, most men and women are scared off by someone who seems desperate for a commitment too soon. You have to let relationships progress at their own pace. A sudden declaration of “true love” while you are still getting to know someone will scare off all but the desperate and the predators… I understand, we all want love and companionship. But you have to take it slow, especially in the beginning. Let feelings develop. But at the same time there are reasonable lengths of time when a relationship is either going to get more serious or it’s time to drop what isn’t working for you. These are hard things to understand and do.
alex_jaguara 33
I'm a 36 years old man. Haven't had a date for over a decade. My blood line ends with me.