Today, after losing his job, I reassured my boyfriend by telling him I'd rather be with him living in a cardboard box than to be without him. He responded by telling me he'd rather be dead. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my boyfriend brought up the time he said he'd love me until the day he died. He continued by saying, "So, let's just pretend I died today." FML
Today, I went to see my boyfriend with the intention of breaking up with him. Instead I discovered that he lost his job today and has to move back in with his parents. I can't bring myself to dump someone who's already crying about his horrible day. Now I have to comfort my soon-to-be ex. FML
Today, I had to choose between staying with my boyfriend and moving out to a better job. I chose my boyfriend. He promptly left me because I didn't take the job. FML
Today, my boyfriend told me he wants to marry me and be the father of my children. Five minutes later, he told me he wants to experience death. FML
Today, in the same sentence, my boyfriend told me that he wanted to "spend the rest of his life with me," and "I want to break up with you because I can't face your family." FML
Today, I told my boyfriend that I love him. He replied by telling me to fuck off. FML
Today, my "boyfriend" told me that he loves money more than me and would date it if he could. FML
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
Today, my boyfriend of two years accidentally admitted to me that he settled for me because he doesn't think he can do any better. FML
Today, my boyfriend broke up with me, as he'd realised that life is really short, and he's got to enjoy with his friends. FML
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CallMeWindSock 24
I think he might still be a little angry about his job
KnownAsCAJ 11
His reaction isn't about you OP. He lost his job and can't provide like men believe they should so he's more likely to feel like a failure right now. Dont take it personally.
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Comments (71)
CallMeWindSock 24
I think he might still be a little angry about his job
ukeandfoodislife 19
Yeah. Most guys think for some reason that they're obligated to earn money because they're the men. I hope that OP doesn't take it personally. He's probably just upset and feels pretty bad about himself:( Hope you guys find a solution!:)
Antonhjn 11
Trust me, I don't feel obligated.
iOceanus 18
14: When you grow up in a society which dictates that you have to be the sole provider of your family otherwise you're a failure, you take it pretty harshly. It's hard to break free of societal norms.
Mexico_WC2018 16
Yea, I was about to say that MOST men feel the need to provide for their family, as it is as it is implied by social protocol. Op's boyfriend probably feels like less of a man now that he can't provide for his family and might be ridiculed by peers, especially if OP has a job while he doesn't.
gracehi 33
I should hope that most people feel obligated to earn money, rather than leaching off those who do.
Cwizer 17
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
That's pretty low, maybe it's time to reevaluate your relationship
KnownAsCAJ 11
Not when your partner feels low and like they're hitting rock bottom, during the time they need you the most.
sweetbliss3 37
mm i dont think so. my fiance lost his job in january and has been searching non stop with no leads. im the only one working while he does house work etc. he gets down alot and crabby and let it roll off me bc i know its tough for him bc hes used to working. i could not imagine leaving someone for something out of their control.
iOceanus 18
13: I'm pretty sure that OP's boyfriend feels this way because he wants to provide at least a place to live for OP, not wanting to let her down. I don't think he meant anything negative towards OP. That's how I see it, anyway.
KnownAsCAJ 11
I know, I posted another comment (#8) in the forum saying the same thing
badluckalex 23
@3-if you leave someone you love just because times are tough thats low of you
Cwizer 17
That's my bad, I read it wrong. I thought it was the OP who lost her job and the boyfriend was not being supportive.... Sorry everyone
Wizardo 34
He'll probably be depressed for a few days obviously. Make sure not to get into a crazy financial struggle in the meantime though.
SpamPam 18
I would think that's a given
WCARlover 35
Aww I'm sure he's depressed now but still doesn't give him the right to say stuff like that :/
RedPillSucks 33
Maybe he meant he'd rather be dead than be without her? No?
onlychildFTW 34
I'm sure he meant he'd rather be dead then homeless.
TheAbstract 15
Dead and then homeless, hmm?
honeybeeki 14
It's a guys need to be a provider. Telling him that you'll be with him in a card board box would make him feel like he is not doing his job as the provider because he has his girl living in a box. I know it's hypothetical but he just lost his job so that comment wouldn't make him feel better. If she wanted to comfort him, she needs to show him support and reassurance that he'll get another job.
drunkmunkey 24
Tell him to get life insurance first so you can support yourself that way
cakefete2 31
That response is almost as bad as his response. They don't need to drag each other down.
shudson186 17
Box in the ground together than. :D
KnownAsCAJ 11
His reaction isn't about you OP. He lost his job and can't provide like men believe they should so he's more likely to feel like a failure right now. Dont take it personally.
Awesomeaxel 24
He is just depressed. Give it a couple days. He will feel a lot better knowing he has a girlfriend that will stick by his side no matter what
the_real_aquaman 5
He is just upset because he felt ashamed give him a day or two.
singer0421 32
I don't think you should take this personally OP. It's more of a job concern than a relationship concern.