Today, the girl I dumped three years ago because she wouldn't take my band seriously is now a successful and rich environmental scientist. Meanwhile, I'm still unemployed, living with my parents, and can barely remember how to play a guitar. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I found out who my ex-girlfriend left me for. He is more successful than I am, and comes from a supportive and unconditionally loving family. He is bigger, taller, and 4 years younger than me. To add insult, I’m only 25 but this rich kid is in a band and plays guitar better than me. FML
Today, it’s been 2 years since my highschool ex dumped me after I went to college. Since then, I fell into depression, dropped out, and am now trying to get back on my feet working at Wendy’s. Meanwhile, she’s been having the time of her life, hanging out with bands, and got rich from TikTok. FML
Today, my girlfriend dumped me because I didn't take her pet rock seriously. FML
Today, I was dumped by the guy who serenaded me with his guitar and admitted he had feelings for me. Why? Because the girl who had continuously been rejecting him for so long finally decided to give him a chance. FML
Today, I was dumped by my girlfriend because she wanted to be with a man who has an income and a stable career. We are seniors in college and I accepted a really good job offer which I start once I graduate, which she knows about. She dumped me for a drug dealer. FML
Today, I saw my ex, who had dumped me for not being “ambitious” enough. I'd said she was just a gold digger and would die alone. She looked amazing at the fanciest, most expensive restaurant in town, and was celebrating being made partner at her law firm. I was bussing tables. FML
Today, my ex-girlfriend, who disliked the music I listened to and made, is now dating some womanizing party promoter who promotes music of the same genre of music I make. Now she’s all about it, including rocking the image. Who knew ghosting cheaters wanted everything about you, except for you… FML
Today, I found out my ex-boyfriend's band has become quite popular on YouTube. My friends and sister won't stop singing their songs. Most of them were written after I dumped him, and go on to say how much better off he is without me and how horrible I am. FML
Today, my girlfriend of 3 years broke up with me by taping a breakup note to my doorstep and ding-dong-ditching me. FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me because I was unsuccessful at a job interview, and she didn't want to be with someone who "has no future". She's unemployed too. FML
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PowerRussia 2
Lol that's what you get for dumping her for a dumbass reason dude. YDI
BeforeItWasCool 12
In a way, YDI. It seems you were one of the idiots who had no backup plan just in case music didn't work out. But in another way, I respect you for attempting your dreams. Maybe try getting a stable job, and getting your life back on track, and one day maybe you could try again! Just keep a job, and another plan on the back-burner, just in case!
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Comments (152)
jelly713 19
Things happen for a reason. You obviously needed to see that you need to get your life together & that you dumping your ex didn't stop her from moving forward. You must do the same. You don't have my sympathy this is self inflicted.
jelly713 19
Do you care because you're feeling bitter?
vincelu09 11
You may have failed trying to become a rockstar, how about looking for a career within the music industry?
jhouserocker 6
Sucks to be you
Ja777 9
And you're surprised because...?
Olineo 3
So creepy. Read his other FML from 2009 just earlier today... "Today, I told my girlfriend of eight months that if she didn't start taking my band's music seriously, we couldn't see each other anymore. She said fine, and I hugged her, but then she stood up and said 'I hope we can still be friends,' and walked out the door. FML" http://www.fmylife.com/5909113
Sinkhole 26
One is from Canada and the other from Australia, though.
Olineo 3
Maybe he didn't put down his real location? Seems like too much of a coincidence...
Shrike 24
Except you don't choose a location when you write an FML, it's detected for you. Breakups over garage bands are really common.
StephenStills 6
Don't look at this as a total failure, she may have won this round of the post-break up battle but you have a chance to turn around and make a comeback in the second! Get a job!
aardvarkish 17
I'm sure she's very happy with your decision. For once.
ideasrule 13
A rich environmental scientist? I never thought that was possible. Scientists usually aren't poor, but they certainly don't earn as much as engineers or marketers, and I wouldn't call either of those "rich".
shan88 14
She would still be rich to him though? I mean he lives with his parents and doesn't have a job I'm pretty sure he would find a lot of people rich that aren't really?
Carmstro 13
Depends who you work for and your field. I'm interested in becoming an environmental scientist and although I think the average is about 60 k, I've read that some make over 100 k.
AH1Zviper 15
This is the only FML ive read that's a direct reference to a previous FML
kiroarous 9
Agreed