Today, I told my boyfriend that I was going to stop drinking, since I have been having some problems with alcohol and some of my relatives are alcoholics. He later broke up with me, saying he couldn't be with someone who "chose to be boring." FML
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Today, my girlfriend of three years dumped me because my refusal to go out drinking or get wasted at parties with her makes me "too boring". Thing is, I'm a recovering alcoholic. I'm over one year sober and I don't want to risk relapsing again, yet she expects me to choose between my health and her idea of fun. FML
Today, my boyfriend broke up with me because of my drunken antics. My reaction? Pour myself a stiff drink. FML
Today, my boyfriend of nearly 4 years, with whom I have a baby, broke up with me. His reason? His best friend said he didn't like drinking with guys who were "tied down". FML
Today, I caught my boyfriend trying to dispose of several empty alcohol bottles, leading to a discussion how dating me and putting up with my insanity has given him a drinking problem just so he can get through the day. Me catching him seemed to be the wake up call he needed, because he dumped me. FML
Today, I told my boyfriend that I was going to start controlling my drinking and he told me pretty much that he didn’t think I could do it. FML
Today, I broke up with my long-term boyfriend, because his alcohol problem is so bad that he drank his way through an old bottle of Tequila, which belonged to my mum, and that I'd kept after she committed suicide. FML
Today, my group of friends officially cut ties with me. According to them, my girlfriend "has me whipped" and made me "boring", all because she helped me break free from my alcoholism and finally get sober (two years and eight months running). They told me to call them when I'm "ready to be fun again". FML
Today, my fiancé refused to talk to me because I'm "an alcoholic". I only started drinking like this after we moved in together and he brought me alcohol every day, because he's an alcoholic. FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me because I've been "spending too much time at the bar." I've been sober for 2 years. FML
Today, I was invited to a party, but I didn't attend because my boyfriend would be disappointed with me. Instead, I spent the night with him watching movies. At the end of the night, he broke up with me because I wasn't fun enough. FML
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callie123amy 4
He is the boring one because he thinks you need alcohol to have a good time!
Meowingtons500 18
I'm sorry OP. Don't listen to that turtle dick. I know plenty of exciting sober people. Good for you for making an effort! Good luck!
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Comments (145)
damnu 3
Yes OP, way to go ! Drugs are so much fun !
damnu 3
I bet you're sad because of the break-up. Get a drink !
disc120 2
Good. U deserve better
sandrocampa 2
That's what you get for dating a douchebag.
suri23 11
No, FHL!
chippa 24
This is a good example of a blessing in disguise and I'm sure you'll realize that sooner or later. Good for you!
angiefilee 5
******
pocketspock 3
Sometimes when people make comments they are actually speaking volumes about themselves. I don't have enough information to know if your boyfriend is any of the names that he has been called thus far in this thread. I do however think that there is a reasonable possibility that he's the one that feels boring when he's not drinking. If you're getting sober it would be very difficult and indeed counterproductive to be in a relationship with someone who is drinking in a manner that doesn't work for you. At the end of the day, it's your decision to get sober regardless of what anybody thinks, good or bad. The plus side for you in terms of dating is that we tend to attract what we are. Right now you're attracting men who drink. As you sober up you'll probably start to attract men who are also interested in being sober. Good luck!
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
I wonder how you got to that conclusion when the ex says that SHE chose to be boring by being sober. He clearly thinks that she is not an interesting person if she does not get drunk which says a lot of his own level of maturity. That he feels boring when sober is a possibility although I doubt he sees himself like that. Someone who feels the need to be intoxicated to be entertained clearly has a dependence issue but usually thinks he is just cool and funny. Even if that is not the case, what type of person does not support you in this situation? She believes she might turn into an alcoholic if she does not stop drinking and the guy dumps her? As for attracting men who do or do not drink, I don’t think it’s based on if we do it ourselves or not. I am a tee-total and my fiancé enjoy his drinks. I met him at a party when I was perfectly sober and himself was having a few drinks with his mates. That didn’t prevent him from coming to talk to me and later ask me on a date… When we go out, he will have a few pints and I will stick to soft drinks. It’s never been an issue for us (and in case you’re wondering, that does not suit him because I can drive him around, since we always take public transports in these occasions :))
pocketspock 3
I came to that conclusion because it would be easier for him to project his own fears and insecurities on to her rather than admit that he might also have a problem. Truthfully, there is the possibility that the OP was dumped for other reasons which are not stated the not drinking could have been a red herring. I wasn't implying that being sober means that the OP is going to wind up dating someone who is also sober but the odds do go up. What it means to me is that if she' sober she's probably not going to want to be in a relationship with someone who has issues with alcohol.
thecritic578 4
Wow well he is a TOTAL jerk
noisebox 1
He's a retard- being sober now you'll see it for yourself......