Today, after my partner of two years broke up with me, I decided to have a heart to heart with my mother about it. Her advice was to clean the house. I asked how that would make me feel better. She said that she wasn't sure, but at least the house would be clean. 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 came home to find that my mother had cleaned my room, and she'd done a very good job, too. So good in fact, that she even managed to remove all of the furniture, replacing it with a note that said, "It's time to go, sweetie XO". FML
Today, my mom told me to clean the house up because she wants to make good impression on the cleaning lady. FML
Today, I decided to clean the whole house as a surprise for my mother. When she came home, she screamed at me and called me a bitch because she had wanted to clean it herself. FML
Today, I went to my boyfriend's house to break down and cry because his mother hates me for unknown reasons. I walked in, gave him a long hug, and started sobbing. I then saw his mother. She was visiting him to complain about how terrible a person I am. FML
Today, my parents dropped by my new house, and my mother offered to tidy up for me while I was out. After they left, I noticed that her "tidying up" included throwing out all the pictures of my girlfriend and replacing them with pictures of herself. FML
Today, after I got into an argument with mom's boyfriend, telling him to piss off because no one wanted him, and he did so, saying he was done putting in wasted effort, now he's gone I realise how much he did for us, or that his share of the bills paid the rent. We may lose our house because of me. FML
Today, my girlfriend returned from a two day trip. I'd spent the time cleaning the house and working on house projects, so she wouldn't come home and be stressed. She got upset when she got home because the house was clean, and it made her feel inadequate. FML
Today, I got a phone call from my mother asking me if I was okay. Confused, I asked her what she meant. She then told me that my boyfriend had broken up with me, and she just wanted to make sure I was handling it alright. I had to find out my relationship was over from my mom. FML
Today, after being dumped by my boyfriend of two years, I poured my heart out to my dad. He nodded and looked sympathetic throughout. Afterwards, I asked him what I should do. He replied, "How the hell should I know?" and awkwardly left my room. FML
Today, after losing my job, my apartment and my man, I had to move back in with my mom, at 37. She’s a total slob; I can’t function without clean, organized spaces. So, hey, at least I have a new full-time job now: cleaning up after her. FML
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Top comments
sarawr 0
It's actually good advice.
redbluegreen 41
Cleaning actually does help. Not only does it takes your mind off things, but it can also give you a sense of accomplishment, which can sometimes be hard to come by after a serious breakup. It's a very good outlet, and can improve your mood entirely. I'm sorry though OP. Maybe this will give you a chance to feel better? And afterwords... nothing's stopping you from also making cookies.
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msecurity 0
cleaning is the way to go.
dorkasaur 0
not an fml. cleaning puts u in a different mindset, and u can take ur anger out on smudged counters. dislike
AshleyRose784 0
clean the house and then go treat yourself to something you love but rarely get to do (massage, new clothes, whatever works for you) you'll feel like a whole new person.
Pointy130 0
Sounds like my mom.
MadeOfAwesome 1
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thelonelylurker 0
She's right. Hygiene is important.
itouchguy360 3
sounds like something my mom would say to me! oh, she already has!
BLiNdZoRz 3
Your mother is a ******* bitch.
DeathShad0 1
I don't think so bLiNdZoRz, I think she's awesome.
BLiNdZoRz 3
Is it awesome to come home when your girlfriend broke up with you, then you realise you will never get blowed again and you will feel left out when your friends say they are going out with their girlfriends then having a talk with your mom about it, and she tells you to clean the house not caring about you, just caring about the ******* house? I DON'T THINK SO!
TotallyAwesome 0
I've heard that advice before from women. Back in the 50's it would be the predominant advice. I am assuming you have a very 'womanly' mom?