unlucky
Alpena, United States
Today, I'm going to be helping the love of my life pick out an engagement ring for my cousin. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
heatherjo
This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff
United States
Apron strings
Today, my fiancé told me he wants to buy an engagement ring for his mother, so that she doesn't feel left out. FML
Sad ex-wife
Leicester, United Kingdom
Today, while at work, I helped my ex-husband pick out a ring for the girl he cheated on me with. FML
KilledTheMoment
Mundelein, United States
Today, I spent nearly an hour helping a customer pick out an engagement ring. I rang him up, picked out a super cute box for the ring, and wished him luck. Later I realized I never put the ring inside the box. FML
limegreengiraffe
This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff
Lubbock, United States
For better, for worse
Today, my boyfriend and I went shopping for an engagement ring. We ended up breaking up in the process. FML
LoveLifeFail
Canada
Love bites
Today, the man I love showed me the ring he's going to give to the woman that he loves. Who is someone else. FML
BrokeInLove
France
Today, I was shopping for rings with my fiancée. We spent over two hours selecting the perfect ring and diamond to match. When filling out the paperwork I discovered I left my wallet at home. She had to pay the 20% down payment for the ring. FML
Anonymous
Denver, United States
So romantic
Today, my boyfriend proposed to me with the prettiest, most simple ring I have ever seen. I called my sister to tell her the good news, and her response was, "I know. He had me steal the ring from Claire's." FML
HereWeGoAgain
Romance in Appalachia
Today, my mother beamingly asked for my opinion on her wedding dress. She is engaged to her cousin. Conveniently, they already have the same last name. FML
almost broke
Brno, Czech Republic
Today, because my fiancé is criminally incompetent at budgeting, I'm now having to pay the first installment for my own wedding ring. FML
anonymous
Canada
Swoon
Today, my boyfriend said he wanted to marry me. Since he doesn't know my ring size, he asked for me to find a ring that I liked, and he would buy it and propose. The only problem is that he won't spend more than 200 dollars on it. Oh, the generosity. FML
Top comments
unknown_user5566 27
I can't imagine how difficult that would be. You are a strong person for being supportive of your cousin; I can't say that I'd be such a good sport if I were in your position.
CanCann 16
Your love is coming. Just hold on an be patient. Congratulations on being a wonderful enough person that you haven't tried to sabotage your cousin's happiness for your own.
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sarahlouise0506 10
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They are better to be in your life as a friend than not at all OP.
skulltorn 8
I disagree, I believe it's better to move on if you have no chance with someone.
CrewBoy 10
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If you really love someone you'll want them in your life no matter what role they play.
skulltorn 8
Yeah but if you're in love with someone, the idea that they are with some one else can be so repulsive and mind fuckingly painful that it is better to just try and move on.
CrewBoy 10
If you're infatuated with someone yes. But if you truly love them and see them as something that isn't "yours" and you love them as an individual not a mate, then you will be happy seeing them happy.
Chris9154 6
So not true
sophielotus 2
It hurts too much to be around someone you can't have.
CrewBoy 10
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Then you're emotionally immature. You don't "have" someone. If you want to be happy in a relationship you have to love them. Not the thought of being with them. If you aren't in their life because you can't "have" them then you don't deserve them.
kookysoc 11
7 and 13 you guys are both kinda right. It depends on the person. But you guys aren't wrong!
twinkiefeets 17
I totally agree. It's not healthy.
LolFMLnot 10
36 seriously, these things only look good when you say them. No matter how "mature" you are, you can't say you won't get hurt if you see someone you love with someone else. Welcome to reality!
cupkate18 6
Just die
SnappingSpatan 4
It's like having keys to a brand-spanking new Cadillac dangled right in front of your face, and then your cousin comes up and snatches them away. Not a very good feeling. Friendzone sucks.
kiwienne 21
#67 - that was really unnecessary :/
mommykrissy_05 7
Some sort of friendship is needed and will be nice to occasionally see him to know he is happy. If you love someone knowing they are happy is nice but having their love in your face all the time isnt fair to anyone. It is painful no matter how mature or loving you are!
CrewBoy 10
60, after reading your profile and seeing you talk about giving your soul to bieber I have concluded that you have no ******* clue what you are talking about.
LolFMLnot 10
88 I dislike justin bieber and you didn't get what I wrote and you don't know what "mature" means. You don't know about love or else you wouldn't say stupid things about how its not painful to see someone you love with someone else
unknown_user5566 27
I can't imagine how difficult that would be. You are a strong person for being supportive of your cousin; I can't say that I'd be such a good sport if I were in your position.
lauzolin 3
2-Happy birthday!
unknown_user5566 27
Thank you. :)
unknown_user5566 27
39- It's really the 7th. :) I finally figured out how to beat the system. If you set it one day forward (so, the 8th for me) when you save the changes it reverts to the correct date.
gc327072 31
I tried to set mine to the twenty-first (bday is twentieth) so it would be correct. But then it went all "lol nope!" and changed to the ninth. Wtf?!
unknown_user5566 27
45- Haha what the hell? That's super weird. I guess FML doesn't want anyone to celebrate their birthdays.
tournamentdecide 33
Birthday buddies guys, what what?!
heygirlie777 21
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Does he have a brother? If so, I don't see the problem:)
unknown_user5566 27
Considering OP isn't in love with his brother if he does indeed have one, it's definitely still a problem.
ammerhammer 3
If she truly loved him, his brother wouldn't be as good
CanCann 16
Your love is coming. Just hold on an be patient. Congratulations on being a wonderful enough person that you haven't tried to sabotage your cousin's happiness for your own.
TheOath 12
Thank god for that. I know some people that went all psycho because of their extreme jealousy. Op's too good to stoop down to that level. Even though it hurts move forward! You'll find your destined one eventually.
omg36 7
Sounds like a chick flick I've seen. It was called, every chick flick I've ever seen.
Danni_04 13
Not exactly the love of your life then are they?
Futacy 30
I'm confused, did they leave you for your cousin or do you just have one of those creepy, but intense crushes on them? Either way, FYL.
Nutz101 7
I think op likes the guy but her cousin is marrying him
MiloBear 11
If it hurts too much then just say no to the ring shopping. You can be supportive without taking an active role in their relationship.
ICastillo 25
Dang that sucks, but everything happens for a reason Op.
SqueakyChipmunk 22
I remember this FML...
Old_Iron_Sides 6
These always kill me "the love of my life"? Obviously not. You seem to be delusional. Perhaps you need to realize that in your mind, and the real world are two different places...
KiddNYC1O 22
Tough love.
Pretty_reckless_fml 18
Geez old iron side give them a break :/ Delusional is pretty harsh, we don't know the history, for all we know they could have been engaged to OP first or have had a serious relationship with OP! OP I'm sorry I imagine that's unbearable :( but time will heal it
lambda_fml 40
Well said. I would thumb you up 10 times if I could.
RydeOrDie 7
Ironside has the right idea. These damn comments, always feeling bad for the OP. She either has no balls, and can't tell this "love" her feelings, or is crazy. Or maybe a bit of both.
Metallica36176 16
Very good point. If it was the love of her life she wouldn't love again and Ill call bullshit.