Today, I got a sweet promotion at my job. Instead of being happy and celebrating with me, my boyfriend broke up with me because he is jealous that I'm more successful than he is. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my now ex-boyfriend begged me not to take an amazing promotion at my job. He reasoned that he’d be emasculated and humiliated if he had a girlfriend that outranked and out-earned him. I had to celebrate alone as my whole family lives in another state. Congrats to me but also, 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 was fired. After breaking the news, he also broke up with me. Apparently, his boss had a creepy crush on me and would give my boyfriend bonuses for bringing me to company events and, occasionally, out on the boss's personal boat. Looks like I am no longer useful. FML
Today, I found out my boyfriend cheated on me with his boss so he could get a promotion and "provide" for us. This from the guy who made me quit my job because he said he made enough money to support us both. FML
Today, after I helped get my boyfriend get a new job, he thanked me by dumping me for some whore who works there. FML
Today, my boss got a promotion and I got laid off. FML
Today, my boyfriend's proposal speech somehow ended with him breaking up with me. FML
Today, my girlfriend who trained me at the job we both work at received a promotion, which left a spot for advancement. I was chosen for the position, and now the guy she's been cheating on me with is training me. Congrats. FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me because she believes I "jinxed" her chances of getting the job she wanted. FML
Today, I received a mass email from my boss saying we had a position open at the daycare I work at. I knew my boyfriend was looking for a job so I insisted he apply. Later at work, my boss takes me into her office and tells me my employment is being "terminated". My boyfriend is replacing me. FML
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Top comments
that1guy1 13
Joke's on him. He lost a girlfriend and some financial support.
TheElderTROLLZ 15
OP: I just got an awesome promtion at my job! BF: **** YOU BITCH YOU'RE MORE SUCCESFUL THAN ME I'M LEAVING! OP: U mad, bro?
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Comments (155)
that1guy1 13
Joke's on him. He lost a girlfriend and some financial support.
everydayFML2121 5
Yeah and now op doesn't have to deal with a slacker ******** of a boyfriend
drunkandfml 11
Yep, his loss
MCRaddict15 15
Right. I mean, even if he wasn't happy for her [which he should have been] he would still be able to spend OP's money. OP deserves better and now she has some extra money she won't be spending on her boyfriend.
DreBeezy 9
Wow, that's pretty assholish of what is now her ex-boyfriend :/.
Listerinekiss_fml 7
Good riddance to your asshat of an ex he didn't seem that mature anyway and most likely be jealous of all your success
TwiztedYuri 9
he'll be hack once he realizes what he just left. he is a dumbass tho
Discombobulated9 12
This is why he's unsuccessful; he bails at even the slightest threat and he clearly hasn't learnt from that. Not only do you not need him due to his lack of support, but you don't want a partner who will run from everything challenging in life. I think you had a lucky escape.
doctorhook86 25
Loser boyfriend is a loser. FYL, OP.
fymother 13
Buy a new boyfriend!
daisiebud 18
Mhm, she's better off without him.
Randomfalla 4
Men r afraid of strong woman :(. But congrats, woman should be strong and look after themselves thn to rely on a man, in this modern era.
TheElderTROLLZ 15
Who said OP was strong?
iliketomoveit123 10
This comment makes me so mad. The plural form of woman is women.
MotherHen88 4
The grammar is not strong with you I see.
MotherHen88 4
Making generalizations is always bad.
Ameel_fml 19
It's kinda true...to an extent. Obviously not every guy is like this, but I have (sadly) known a couple of guys in the past who either wanted their girlfriends/wives to become housewives or wanted them to have menial "female" jobs so that they had to rely on their boyfriends/husbands for support. It's pretty sad that there are men in this day-and-age who are intimidated by women who are successful and/or independent.
unknown_user5566 27
2- Your first sentence (if you can really classify it as one) is remniscent of the days inhabited by cavemen.
eeppiicc 8
I'd rather a girlfriend/wife who can hold her own when it comes to a job and money.
theuns 8
29 - That in itself is a generalisation.
HonestTruth 5
Allow me to translate: Men are afraid of strong women, I frown upon this, but congratulations! Women should be strong and look after themselves rather than to rely on a man, in this modern era.
MistaKrista 8
You know... It would be different if they messed up punctuation and/or misspelled, but they messed up their plurals. In my experience, people who mess up like this are not speaking English as a first language. It's not an easy language to learn. If this is the case, I'm sorry about the assholes commenting above.
onlychildFTW 34
68- very true. This isn't just a website for the countries that speak English as their first language. So chill out, you can tell that it isn't their first language because of the type of errors. I don't like your generalization though 2.
ladyLALAA 29
37, I snorted when I read your comment, thank you! As for the sentence in question, I wonder if the person is learning English maybe?
McNerdyNerd 8
I completely read this like I was listening to a caveman. If you think of it that way, it makes total sense! Doesn't matter they wrote it, you still get the idea :)
mikeymayhem_87 15
I would prefer a strong woman who is capable of supporting herself, especially in these tough times.
SammyS2012 21
If you think about it, some guys want the woman to rely on him because he wants to be her knight in shining armor more than wanting her to be submissive. I want to go through medical school and eventually be a doctor, but my boyfriend would rather me do nothing and be able to enjoy my life while he takes care of me. He supports me though, he just doesn't like that I picked such a demanding field because of all that I have to go through.
downtime 13
33, Why does it have to come down to fear? Why can't they just be more interested in a traditional role without actually having something against non traditional roles? It's not like the role of a housewife is demeaning or degrading, its an honourable living if you have the means to do so, and there are definite benefits to having a mother raising children rather than a TV or day care taking on the responsibility. I'm sure many people would actually be happy for the opportunity to do this, and are only limited by the cost of living. The guy seems insecure in himself in this story for sure, but there is nothing wrong with wanting a traditional family.
aleeshttylXD 9
*women
KiddNYC1O 22
You sound like a caveman.
argybargy 3
If he's afraid of a strong woman, then by definition he isn't a man. You're better off without him, OP.
sedona33 0
Fyl
everydayFML2121 5
Why is the room spinning
yahoowizard 16
25 No idea, but it caused 3 to not see the FYL button
TheElderTROLLZ 15
25- Because you're high.
drunkandfml 11
There's a button for that
TheElderTROLLZ 15
OP: I just got an awesome promtion at my job! BF: **** YOU BITCH YOU'RE MORE SUCCESFUL THAN ME I'M LEAVING! OP: U mad, bro?
GothicAngel17 24
I've actually responded like that to my own fiancé when he got unreasonably angry over something ridiculous. The ensuring rage fit he had was totally worth it.
zandalee 20
Classic! Being from NZ "you mad bro" is just part of the kiwi lingo... Same as "sweet as bro".
annie_nk 23
GothicAngel17 you win!
boating_guy 33
In the long-run, you're probably better off without him then.
zandalee 20
Not probably. Definitely.
Hansemans 17
Definately. And in the short run as well.
GovernorGeneral 8
And the short but not too short run. Also the long but not too long run.
adzz90 16
What a ********
everydayFML2121 5
What a ********
TheElderTROLLZ 15
What an asshead.
mya1234 4
what a bitchhead .
unknown_user5566 27
What a stinkyhead. ...Sorry guys, I felt compelled to break up the profanity. I mean, shit, is it really all that necessary? ;)
Sparks808 10
What a boobhead? I felt compelled to add to this thread.
drunkandfml 11
What a...oh, I give up.
olpally 33
What a poopyhead! Oh the immaturity is showing in this thread :D
mikeymayhem_87 15
What a pee-pee head?
DanielleinDC 34
#47, what, the profanity? ****, yes, it is. And OP, your boyfriend is a ******* who doesn't deserve you. A man who is threatened by his girlfriend's/wife's success isn't much of a man. You are well rid of this creep. You deserve better.
Goatinsfriend 8
More money for you, I suppose?
brackaman 18
In a way this isn't an fml at all. It's like getting a double promotion in that now you're getting paid more and having to spend less.
secretlyhopeful 4
Not really. She has to pay more rent now... He's an asshat!
LilBobby 0
Better that than him being jealous constantly with you. Takes a burden off your back.
blueflare21 3
I think you should be grateful. Dodged a bullet there.
SlackerEmeritus 13
It probably stings now to lose him over something so petty, but keep in mind that he was willing to dump you for such a petty reason and remember that you can do much better if you so choose. Rock that promotion and congratulations.
rainbowkissies 14
Dont sweat the petty things and dont pet the sweaty things.
annie_nk 23
LOL!!!!