Today, I sent a question to a newspaper self-help column about how I often feel ignored. I quickly received a note telling me to not feel ignored, but due to the volume of questions, I would likely not receive a response. 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, I confirmed just how excluded I am by my very few friends. My messages in the group chat were completely ignored, yet another person was answered by multiple people within minutes. At least solitude can't let me down. FML
Today, I got in a fight with my boyfriend. I sent him a long message pouring my heart out about how hurt I am that he constantly ignores me or responds to almost everything I say in monosyllables. He texted back "ok". FML
Today, I was feeling extremely depressed and worthless, so I decided to use the crisis chat. I told them I felt lonely and worthless, and had nobody to talk to. They never responded. FML
Today, I found the Christmas 'newsletter' my mom sends out every year to our extended family and friends that details our activities and achievements of the past year. I wasn't mentioned once. FML
Today, my mom wrote me an email, asking how I was doing after an accident yesterday. I wrote back at length, telling her everything in detail. Two hours later, she calls me on the phone, asking how I am. She was simply too lazy to check her mail and expected me to tell her everything a second time. FML
Today, I texted my friend to ask if she wanted to grab lunch. She didn't respond, so I followed up with, "You alive? Or just avoiding me?" An hour later, I realized I'd texted my boss. He replied with a very professional, "I’m alive, thank you for asking. Lunch is a bit early for me today." FML
Today, I answered a question in a meeting that wasn’t directed at me. I spoke for way too long before realizing everyone was silent because the question had actually been rhetorical. My boss nodded slowly and moved on. No one mentioned it again. FML
Today, my health insurance has finally gone digital, so I sent them a message through their webpage, asking a question. I then got an email, telling me they'd replied. I had to log into their webpage again to see the reply, which read, "A letter concerning your question has been sent to you by post." FML
Today, I was upset with my girlfriend, but I didn't want to start an argument with her, so I didn't reply to her message immediately. She asked me what happened. I hesitated but explained nonetheless. She remained silent for almost an hour before replying she's busy at work, so she can't reply. Then why did she even bother to ask? FML
Today, after I got lectured about not replying on the family group chat, I decided to wish everyone a good morning. No one responded. FML
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Top comments
TCRII 30
Hey. Your FML got published and people are reading it, so you are not being ignored.
Dave_Davington 34
If you need acknowledgement that badly, I know one sure fire way to get people's attention. Whip it out in public. Trust me, it works every time, even if your dangus is as tiny as mine.
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Comments (8)
Charlie Given 28
Ouch nothing like confirming it, trust me I know how you feel,I found some new hobbies,and in the process made some friends.😊
TCRII 30
Hey. Your FML got published and people are reading it, so you are not being ignored.
Zekfen 17
You should form a support group for people feeling ignored. Y’all can meet and ignore each other. It will be awesome!
Dave_Davington 34
If you need acknowledgement that badly, I know one sure fire way to get people's attention. Whip it out in public. Trust me, it works every time, even if your dangus is as tiny as mine.
phaelnb 26
If OP is american he could try shooting up a school, nightclub or something like that. It draws waaaay more attention than showing dick outdoors, with the benefit of not risking being laughed at by the size of your junk.
devi_916 39
Ask us your question. You know this community; always there to help out.
DanielleinDC 34
Well, you aren't being ignored here. I hate to tell you, though that writing a newspaper advice column is not the best remedy for feeling ignored. They get far more letters and questions than they can possibly deal with.
Taurus_ChicKa 37
Most newspapers won't run personal ads like this. Looking for a date is also a no-no. I work at a newspaper, so trust me on that.