Break-ups Love Standards

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Lily - 23/03/2009 01:10 - United States

Today, my boyfriend dumped me because he said he needed to be with someone smart so that he could impress his parents. I just got accepted into medical school. When I pointed that out to him, he added that he needed to be with someone attractive. FML

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Mandy - 07/06/2010 19:27 - United Kingdom

Today, my boyfriend and I were talking about our past relationships. He told me that he broke up with his last girlfriend because she was smart and he suited someone who was quite stupid. He then went on to say that I was perfect for him. FML

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... - 16/06/2013 20:57 - South Africa - Port Elizabeth

Today, my boyfriend and I talked about our past relationships. He said he broke up with his last girlfriend because she was "too smart" for him, and that he felt better being with someone who "doesn't have too many lights on upstairs, if you know what I mean." FML

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Anonymous - 13/03/2011 19:17 - United Kingdom

Today, I found out the reason my boyfriend dumped me was because his parents don't like the fact that I go to a prestigious university. However, they're completely accepting of the drunken slob who's dating their daughter. FML

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t.hughes - 01/04/2013 14:50 - United States

Today, my fiancé dumped me because he claimed he needed to "focus on his career and his engagement." When I asked him how dumping me would help with his engagement, he immediately replied with, "No, I mean my other one." FML

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dead - 09/03/2010 00:49 - Canada

Today, my boyfriend of 3 years left me because apparently I'm "too beautiful and he can no longer handle other guys always trying to flirt with me." FML

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biwhat - 08/03/2014 09:23 - Australia - Bassendean

Today, I told my boyfriend that I'm bisexual. He dumped me because apparently now there is "too much competition". FML

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Anonymous - 27/12/2010 17:53 - Canada

Today, I am pregnant, and my boyfriend dumped me, saying that he didn't want to be stuck in anything too serious. FML

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Cheers!

imamonster1992 - - United States

Today, my boyfriend got rejected by his dream college. In an effort to comfort him, I told him that he is incredibly smart and that it's their loss. He replied, "Of course you think so, you're an idiot!" FML

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crystalpistol - 16/08/2010 02:15 - United States

Today, my boyfriend broke up with me, right after I turned down an amazing job opportunity in another location, just so I could be with him. FML

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I'm not worthy

dracer - 04/02/2010 02:17 - United States

Today, my boyfriend of three years who I helped through drug rehab and find employment in my office left me for someone else. His explanation was that now that his "head is not clouded with chemicals" and he "makes decent money", he wants to settle down with someone worthy of him. FML

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Monday 23 March 2009 9:30

Brains= SEXY. :)

karleigh 0

Monday 23 March 2009 9:31

So he dated you not thinking you were attractive?

meetmeinhell 0

Monday 23 March 2009 15:40

IF SOME ONE DUMPS YOU DONT ASK WHY, your are just setting yourself up for failure

Fuck34 0

Monday 23 March 2009 16:08

(winces) ouch!

Stretch2643 0

Monday 23 March 2009 16:13

He'll find you more attractive when he learns what you'll be making in 5 years...

starcheckered 0

Monday 23 March 2009 16:31

i'm not sure how you managed to stay in a relationship like that to begin with.

genius_man16 0

Monday 23 March 2009 16:50

i'd like to know how people think you "deserve" this

000001 0

Monday 23 March 2009 17:12

Well, he's stupid. F his life haha!

jwesburn 0

Monday 23 March 2009 18:03

#36 sometimes it's just funny to say people deserve terrible things.

audiogasmic 0

Monday 23 March 2009 18:04

Ummmm yeah i don't think it's either of those. He just doesn't like you anymore and is looking for any excuse to get rid of you.

AliSama 17

Monday 23 March 2009 18:25

congrats on med school! want me to beat him up for you? as far as sexyness. brains then eyes, then smile. rest is irrelevant really. lol.

RainbowTubeSocks 0

Monday 23 March 2009 18:45

I'm sorry but for someone with brains, you have horrible taste in men! That must be some serious lame-o dude so don't even let his comments bother you. This is a blessing in disguise, trust us.