Today, I expressed my feelings to a guy I've liked for a long time. He basically turned me down because I have the same name as his mom, and dating me would be too weird. 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, my boyfriend told me it wasn't working out and he was breaking up with me. The reason? I have the same first and last name as a very unpopular girl, and he gets embarrassed when people mistakenly assume he's going out with her. FML
Today, my boyfriend called me by his mother's name for the 100th time. I'm a guy. FML
Today, I decided to finally tell my name to this really hot guy I had been anonymously chatting with for a couple of weeks. He said he would be fine with whoever I am, and want to go out with me. After sending my name, there was a long, awkward pause, and his last reply to me was, "Oh." FML
Today, I went on a first date with a guy I really like. He brought up that there was a person staring at us from a nearby table. That person was my mom. FML
Today, I told the guy I liked about my feelings, and he says, "Sorry I don’t like you, but can I get your sister's number?" FML
Today, I finally got up the nerve to ask out my crush, only to find out that they're already in a committed relationship with my mom. FML
Today, my boyfriend said that he doesn't have to marry me because we coincidentally have the same last name. FML
Today, I had a first date with a guy I met online. And his mom. FML
Today, I found out I was named after the woman my dad used to stalk when he was in high school. FML
Today, I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. His mom stared at me throughout dinner before finally blurting out, "I'm sorry, I can't get past the fact that you look just like his ex!" It turns out I do. FML
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Top comments
Sethan01 24
He has a point..imagine him calling your name out in bed.
SweetSociopathy 24
I don't see why it would be weird, unless he calls his mom by her first name.
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Comments (84)
cocoshake 16
yo mama
paravoz 30
Really?
Sethan01 24
He has a point..imagine him calling your name out in bed.
SubparAtBest 23
I can imagine hum talking to her at some point and accidentally saying mom like everyone has done with a few teachers.
bibble27 9
My grandmother's name is Anna and my dad had an ex girlfriend named Ann. He said that's the closest he ever got to dating someone with his mom's name. My parents have pretty uncommon names so the risk isn't as strong but still I don't think I could do it. Sorry OP. I'm no better than the guy you used to like.
HighasaCloud 46
The more uncommon the name, the worse it is. If I met many people with my parents' names, I would be desensitized to it and wouldn't think of my parents whenever I heard them. I've never once met anyone with my parent's names (or my own, for that matter) and it would be just too damn weird.
incoherentrmblr 22
Just imagine dating a guy with your father's name...
Replyka 17
My cousin's girlfriend has the same name as his mum, I don't think it's that weird. You can associate a name with more than one person.
addisonrose12 16
Kinda want to know such unique names!
SweetSociopathy 24
I don't see why it would be weird, unless he calls his mom by her first name.
ravenstag 14
No but I think that every time he calls OP's name it would remind him of his mother. Which can be a little bit awkward in bed, for instance.
negb 30
I had a thing with a guy who's sister had the same name as me. He didn't really ever say my name lol. Especially with sexual talk.
michaelaranda 28
I dont know, it might be just the name, my mom has a super uncommon name, so ive never heard of a girl with the same name but it would freak me out. And i know plenty of friends who have decided not to date interesting attractive girls because they happened to have the same name as their mother, and i know girls who wont go out with interesting attractive guys because they happen to have their dads name. Im sure op is wonderful in her own right and im sure that he wouldve said yes if you and his mother didnt share names. Sorry op for the bad luck :(
ChristinePi 36
Maybe he doesn't have a good relationship with his mother? I don't think I would be able to date a Don. Luckily I've never even met one.
illusionay 10
Sorry op, he just wasn't that in to you. Even if it wasn't for the name he probably would still find some other reason to turn you down anyway.
cara_marie0303 18
FYL OP, but I could see how that's weird. Here's to wishing you luck in your future endeavors!
BantasaurusRex 13
He's simply trying to avoid Ye Olde Freudian Slip
daddysgirl243 21
to be honest, that would be weird. that's like him having your dad's name. and that could be awkward during certain situations
lunabella 10
My boyfriend and my dad have the same name-- spelled differently but still. It's not that weird to me but maybe after being with him for so long the awkwardness has worn off.
Apparentlyacunt 18
Was thinking how weird this is until I remembered my Dad and boyfriend have the same name. Luckily it's one of those names that have multiple abbreviations. They both use a different version unless it's for something official.
MrsPegg 45
My mother in law and I have the same name. Very similar middle names too. Luckily everyone calls her Becky and me by Rebecca. It was never awkward for me but I can see the point.
lexitomlinson_91 8
I'd think it was weird too. Some people are sensitive to awkward situations. Sorry that happened.
Xion0014 20
It would be weird.
Dramori 29
Pick someone with an Oedipus complex next time!?