Today, I found out my ex-husband quit smoking and went back to school for his new girlfriend. I’d been behind his ass getting him to stop his bad habits for the entire year and a half of our marriage, and he didn’t wanna do it. Nice to know he wanted to be a better man… for someone else. 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 saw my ex. I was sure he’d be miserable, but he looked happier than I’ve seen him in a long time. He somehow even looked younger, as did the woman he was on a date with, who’s a good 10 years younger than me. Meanwhile, I’ve gained 25 pounds trying to quit smoking. FML
Today, I ran into my ex at the mall. He’s married, with a 2 year-old. Three years ago he ended our 6-year relationship because he said he didn’t believe in marriage and kids. Sorry for not being good enough to achieve those things with. FML
Today, after I divorced my husband because of his extreme alcoholism, he's now sober and got his life together and I see the man I fell madly in love with. Apparently, getting better for revenge meant more than getting better for the marriage. FML
Today, after seven months apart, I agreed to meet with my ex, wondering if he'd changed. He sure did. He lost a ton of weight and picked up several new hobbies. He also picked up a 23 year-old new girlfriend. She's slimmer and prettier than I'll ever be. I threw my drink in his face and left in tears. FML
Today, my ex, who physically and emotionally abused me, is in a happy marriage. His new wife is glowing and they have a kid, with another on the way. So basically, he was capable of being a Prince Charming who could give another woman her happily ever after, just not for me. FML
Today, I decided to quit smoking. My wife conveniently decided on the same day that she was going to start smoking. FML
Today, I found out that my ex-husband just had a baby with his new partner. We only split up a week ago. FML
Today, I found out that the coworker I refused to leave my wife for is now happily married with someone else, while I'm now divorced. FML
Today, I learned that my ex married the girl he cheated on me with and started a family. I’m still single at 30 years old - Five years after that relationship ended. I still live at home and I’ve gained so much weight from the depression that guys find me repulsive. Glad to know my ex did so much better. FML
Today, my ex-husband listed himself as “In a relationship” with the co-worker he constantly reassured me not to worry about on Facebook. The ink on our divorce paperwork hasn’t even dried yet. We had an amicable divorce because he “just wasn’t feeling it anymore.” Now I know why. I’m sick to my stomach. FML
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Bonniibiik 6
You can be the complete package but be at the wrong door. Ignore these incels in the comments.
Royal Sataness 4
if you force someone to do something they're not ready to do, they're going to resent you for it. nagging about anything constantly will sour anyone to you. you knew he smoked when you married him
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Comments (7)
bobsanction 18
That's because this time it was HIS choice, not you badgering him to do it.
Royal Sataness 4
if you force someone to do something they're not ready to do, they're going to resent you for it. nagging about anything constantly will sour anyone to you. you knew he smoked when you married him
MovieFreak1978 11
nagging someone won't get them to change, he has to make that choice
geckohead 12
You spent a year and a half nagging him? And he didn't change for you? Shocker! Men aren't projects. And even if he did want to change, giving up on him after a year and a half says way more about you.
Someweirdhobo 12
That means you were a terrible wife
Bonniibiik 6
You can be the complete package but be at the wrong door. Ignore these incels in the comments.
BloodyButUnbowed 32
I'm a woman, and my first thought was also that the new GF might be less "behind his ass."
cpguru24 18
Unfortunately it usually takes something life changing to get someone to change. Your divorce (as hard as this may seem) might have been the motivation he needed to finally be better. So in a way, you may have been the motivation all along. From someone whos divorce almost broke him, take it from me. It is like a veil being lifted and I see things that were obvious, that without the experience of divorce, I would have never saw. Time heals all. And whiskey.