Today, I found out my girlfriend is bulimic. Like that wasn't bad enough, I found out because she spent all of our rent money on food. FML
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nicktrelos 10
I'm not making it about myself - I'm not happy with the money loss, of course, but 350€ is nothing compared to how much I care. I meant it in a "that's devastating, and this sucks too" way if that makes sense? Thank you all so much for your support. We've been together for years, and she's my best friend in the world. It's hard to believe I never noticed the signs. The rent will be taken care of, right now getting her help is the most important thing :) I'm going to support her every step of the way. I've been learning about eating disorders all weekend (event was actually from Friday), and I can say for sure it wasn't a matter of being selfish. She's sick. That's not her fault, it's everyone else's for making her feel worthless. You're all incredibly sweet! A bit sour about the jokes, but that's okay, haha. I never take anything seriously myself. We can get through this :)
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amelitaliz 22
She needs help and sensitivity right now. Poor thing. Sorry you have to go through this, OP!
Hiimhaileypotter 53
I hope she gets help :( bulimia is very unhealthy. I feel bad for both of you. One of my best friends is recovering from anorexia so I know how difficult it can be.
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amelitaliz 22
She needs help and sensitivity right now. Poor thing. Sorry you have to go through this, OP!
watermelon15 35
Yea, the money things sucks, but she should be your main priority right now.
doctorhook86 25
#9: But after that, spending habits can be the second priority.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
I hope she gets help :( bulimia is very unhealthy. I feel bad for both of you. One of my best friends is recovering from anorexia so I know how difficult it can be.
Zebediabolical 45
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I always thought they'd buy half as much food since they get to taste it twice!
CaroAurelia 12
Poor taste, dude.
Zebediabolical 45
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I bet it does have poor taste the second time.
photographer49 22
#3 Bulimia is a serious topic. Sometimes it's better not to make a joke about the FML
Zebediabolical 45
It is my fervent belief that there is nothing so serious that it can't be joked about.
Thatepicperson 14
People on this app can't take jokes
RobinGoodfellow 47
There are things you'd do better to not joke about. If you have to joke about it, do it in private where your comments won't hurt anyone. Anorexia kills. It isn't funny. Stop acting like a child desperate for the attention and approval of your peers and realize that jokes about things like this are harmful, ignorant, and unappreciated.
Thatepicperson 14
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It's a joke not a dick you don't need to take it so hard. I went to see the doctor and asked if there was anything he could give me for my bulimia. He prescribed one pill and told me to take it 4 times a day.
RobinGoodfellow 47
I'm not saying it's a dick, I'm saying you are.
photographer49 22
#19 while #3 comment was a little inappropriate I wouldn't take it that far. #3 was making a joke and I think it was to make people laugh, not to get attention from his peers.
Zebediabolical 45
Anorexia does indeed kill and harm many people every year. So I guess it's a good thing I'm making bulimia jokes, huh.
HairIsEverything 15
Haha #19 "if you're going to joke do it in private"?? OP posted this on FML. An app for jokes, sarcasm, and making light of a stupid or even horrendous situation. If OP wanted it private so people with a sense of humor couldn't try to lighten the mood, he wouldn't have posted it. Calm down. This is FML, not a therapy session.
kerstileann 26
Funny how #19 says these jokes are ignorant yet she cant tell the difference between anorexia and bulimia.
MegasaurusRex89 28
Anorexia and bulimia are indeed two different things, but the fact is both of them kill which means #19's point is still a valid one. Plenty of people have lost friends to eating disorders, including myself. So while I can personally take a joke about such things, you should be more sensitive to people who can't. I'm not trying to say not to joke about it, but maybe don't attack the people who are offended. There's probably a reason.
Googolman 29
17 - Nothing is too serious that you can't make a joke about it? All right, then. If you die, I'll be sure to make a joke about it.
KrustyKrab 18
Well when one of your close ones die, we'll be here to make a joke about it.
littleteapot 21
I've seen Holocaust jokes, incest jokes, drug addiction jokes, and I think pedophilia jokes ("hit it before puberty does" though I may be mixing this site up with another) but #3's comment got buried?
mfmylifesrsly 30
I suffer from EDNOS (eating disorder not otherwise specified), for me specifically, on and off for 15 years ive gone through phases of anorexia, bulimia, binging, and...er...I forgot the word, where one is obsessed with dieting and working out. Anyway, even tho I suffer from an ED, I still have a sense of humour. #3s comment didn't piss me off, but I didnt laugh. #26s comment though made me chuckle :3
sstahpp 33
Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!
walktowardslight 33
Orthorexia, right?
Zebediabolical 45
If it gets posted here on FML when I or a close friend dies, I would be most disappointed in y'all if there weren't jokes. As I said, there is nothing so serious that it can't be joked about. Humor is a coping mechanism. You may not agree with it, but you don't get to invalidate it. Any more than I agree with depressing wakes but don't get to liven them up and turn them into a life's celebration. That said, my best friend of 17 years died less than a year ago of cancer. So, people who think they'll teach me a lesson, make your jokes.
mfmylifesrsly 30
so you're saying rape is okay to joke about?
Zebediabolical 45
Of course not. Rape is never funny. Unless you're raping a clown.
jademerald 6
Says all the First Class, first world white kids.
pizzafrommars 14
??
Thatepicperson 14
I called that Rape Advice Line earlier today. Unfortunately, it's only for victims.
nialls_girl 13
Umm definitely not. Do better research.
chocolatefrog28 29
Be supportive in helping her get better and turn things around, the rent deal is a minor hiccup in the long run compared to someone you care about solving a major health and wellness issue.
willyjac 17
Sucks man, I don't much about the condition but I hope there's a way she can get help
Enslaved 38
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Strangely, eating you out of house and home really does not apply here.
nataliewby 25
One of my best friends suffers from bulimia, but with the support of her friends, family, and boyfriend, she is well on the way to recovery. Hang in there OP and make sure to be there with her every step of the way!
shortswimmer17 28
Get her help and support her through it ♡
rambo1960 1
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Get rid of her unless you have low self-esteem or no job!
Merylwen 24
Why? Because she's ill and needs help she doesn't deserve to be loved? You sound like a great guy.
bbylette 13
Can we get rid of you until you get a brain?
tantanpanda 26
"if I had a dollar for every brain you don't have, I'd have one dollar" -Squidward Tentacles
StickyPickles 33
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Ah, irony at its best. . or worst
glabberfasted 16
How is this ironic? I don't think you actually know what bulimia is.