Today, after a lifetime of being single, my parents finally found me a nice, intelligent, pretty girl. I was really excited, until she backed out on me when she found out our star signs don't match. 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 met my boyfriend's parents. Later on, his mom pulls me aside and tells me to back off, saying he will never marry someone like me and he should be with a nice girl like his ex. They broke up after he found her in his bed with his roomate. FML
Today, our daughter has actually been dating a decent guy, compared to the usual losers, and was going to meet his parents. My wife put her foot in it by repeating over and over again how important meeting the parents is. She psyched her out so bad, she cancelled meeting his parents and dumped him. FML
Today, I re-joined a popular on-line dating service. I'd first signed up 3 years ago and was matched with a wonderful woman. After about a year, she broke up with me. I was devastated. After two years of trying to win her back, I'd decided it's best just to move on. Guess who they matched me with? FML
Today, I was set up on my first blind date since my divorce. My expectations were low, but when she showed up, she was a smoking hot. She was way out of my league, she was delightful and kind throughout the date, but my low confidence shined through. That night she acquired an expensive dinner and a stalker. Me. FML
Today, my friend reminded me that I have been on a ton of dates lately, but couldn't get a girlfriend because I thought something was off with them all. He also reminded me that I have dated every zodiac sign, meaning I'm out of options. FML
Today, my brother set me up on a blind date. I've been single for years and he said she was a perfect match for me, so I was excited. Turned out the fucker was playing a prank. The girl was my sister, who was just as surprised as I was. FML
Today, I met a girl who's the whole package: brains, beauty, shared interests, great personality, single, and into me. Too bad I married my bitchy, depressive high school girlfriend who said she'd kill herself if I didn't. Sometimes, she still tells me she'll do it if we divorce. I believe her. FML
Today, I realized out how sad my love life is when I got excited that the number a girl gave me turned out to really be hers. FML
Today, I called my mom to see how she was doing. She quickly hijacked the conversation and said that she's signed me up for a dating site, because she feels bad that I can't find a decent man. I've been dating my boyfriend for seven months, and she's seen me with him multiple times. FML
Today, I went on a date with someone I've been talking to online for weeks. Unfortunately, it turns out they'd used old photos and misrepresented themselves, and I didn't find them attractive at all. Even I'm not that desperate. We ended up having an awkward dinner and I couldn't wait for it to be over. FML
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Stachelschaf 15
doesn't sound that intelligent to me
Tripartita 45
I'm sorry you missed out on a date with a nice… erm, pretty girl, OP.
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Comments (55)
pvtmoore38 2
Your parents found you the girl??? What??? That's the problem...
Zeishah 26
Well it's India. And that's how matrimony here works.
guesswhatlifesux 14
Why are your parents setting you up with dates, anyway?
TheNewGuy03 29
Because India
hotcheetos25 6
you're not missing out on anything with her
missymaster 16
Clearly this is supposed to be an arranged marriage situation, so how is she even able to back out? Aren't her parents supposed to make that decision for her?
DoomedGemini 38
I do think the girl at least gets SOME say in turning down suitors at least now but it might depend on the family
InfiniteSunshine 32
While in the past marriages used to be completely arranged with pretty much no choice in the matter, that isn't the case anymore. Arranged marriages are the norm in places like India, but for the most part, the kids still get a say in the choice. The parents choose and arrange a meet with a potential partner, the two discuss and get to know each other, then both go back to their parents and say whether they want to have a relationship with them, or get their parents to find them someone else.
False_Stupidity 42
Why are so many people asking why it was the parents who found the date? It clearly shows that the OP is from India. Or aren't people aware that it's traditional in India for the parents to make these arrangements?
nanner6206 24
YDI, why aren't YOU finding your own dates?
Dale_shackleford 13
Because he's in India and women are treated like property.
nanner6206 24
delete my previous response. I forgot to do my homework. (or the dog ate it)
Beautymarked 12
"Intelligent."
edmunson 22
And you relied on your parents to find a date? YDI...sorry
loveyabsb 3
why do you need your parents to find dates for you op?