Today, I went back to my high school for an event with some of my friends, both of which are in relationships. Whilst there we saw our favorite teacher, who hugged us and said, "I heard you have a boyfriend! And so do you!" And then she turned to me and said, "And... And you're doing great things!" 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 went out to lunch with two old friends from high school. While at the restaurant, we saw a girl who we graduated with. The girl gave both of them hugs, then introduced herself to me. FML
Today, at a supermarket, I ran into a girl I knew in high school. She had two kids with her and they were buying school supplies. My cart was full of beer and snacks. After a chat, she left, not before saying, "I hope things get better for you." I have a job and a girlfriend. FML
Today, my friend thought it would be funny to announce to the class that I finally got a girlfriend. I received a standing ovation. FML
Today, while walking through the halls of my high school, my boyfriend and I shared a quick kiss. A young teacher walked by and told us to stop due to Personal Display of Affection rules at our school. She then looked at my boyfriend and told him he could do so much better. FML
Today, I went to my former high school's homecoming game. A classmate who I always had a crush on looks up and goes "Brian!", holding her arms out for a hug. I hug her and she seems a bit suprised but hugs back anyway. I get up and see another Brian from our class behind me. Shame. FML
Today, I saw my former high school teacher at the mall. After a nice conversation, she mentioned that I "still dress like a slut." FML
Today, a classmate found out I have a boyfriend. He said, "Really? YOU??" FML
Today, I went to my little cousin's school to pick her up and it happened to be my old elementary school. I saw my old teacher and went up to say hi, and after a few minutes she goes "Aren't you the girl who's dad always came in drunk on parent's day?" Nice to know that's how I'm remembered. FML
Today, I went to a high school reunion. An old friend I hadn't seen in a while suddenly came up to me and gasped, "Oh, thank God!" I was about to greet her and catch up when she added, "I'm not the only one who gained weight!" FML
Today, I went to my high school reunion. I was super excited to see what everyone had done in their lives. The nerdy guy I bullied is now a U.S. Marine and already has two deployments in Afghanistan under his belt. He looked at me in his dress blues and said, "I remember you." FML
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KayleeFrye 39
I hate how so many people seem to think that having a relationship is the most important thing. Yes, it is nice to have a romantic partner. But just because someone doesn't have one doesn't make them some kind of loser!
nonsensical 26
Don't take it to heart! So many people are single! Nothing wrong with it, I'm sure your old teacher felt super awkward after she realized she had nothing to say right off the bat about you
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KayleeFrye 39
I hate how so many people seem to think that having a relationship is the most important thing. Yes, it is nice to have a romantic partner. But just because someone doesn't have one doesn't make them some kind of loser!
zainman13 26
Its a YDI from me. Why is the OP obsessing over such things. Obviously the teacher said youre doing great things..
DoomedGemini 38
Because it was obvious that the teacher was trying to come up with something? You don't have to care about your relationship status to be upset and find it awkward that someone randomly threw together a compliment for you and didn't really mean it. Though op: if someone views relationships over actual achievements you made try not to worry about what they think. It's hard, but people are worth more than being someone's girlfriend.
Frid_Kun 7
of course it does.
leafeon523 20
There's no need to rush into a relationship! I'm sure that you will be fine!
nonsensical 26
Don't take it to heart! So many people are single! Nothing wrong with it, I'm sure your old teacher felt super awkward after she realized she had nothing to say right off the bat about you
may14th 26
If you're doing great things on your own you don't need no man!
TheNewGuy03 29
Preach! People act like having a man/woman is the end-all, be-all of existence, when, in reality, it can be very burdensome to many people, particularly if the other person isn't on the same wavelength as you and doesn't understand what you want or need. OP, set your own bar high, and **** the haters (not literally).
ragnarok1540 39
Go buy some Pringles and share them with a cute guy, and then you will no longer be single ... Also, why is your high school teacher keeping tabs on her students' relationship statuses?
swampbaby985 30
Maybe those students and that teacher are friends on Facebook or some other form of social media.
Mightytall 35
Why is it considered mandatory to have a boyfriend in your opinion #5? The girl is young, still in high school or maybe just finished. She lives in the USA where everybody is considered equal in front of the law. She doesn't have to be in a relationship to be allowed to study or work. If she feels like a "leper" because she's not in a relationship, then it's her environment that hasn't gotten the spirit of equality. What the hell is wrong with her teacher virtually putting her down for not having a boyfriend? Would have certainly been enough to say "Good to see you girls, how have you all been doing?"
jansdrs 19
Well are you?
Mightytall 35
While in some parts of the world women are nothing without a man, consider yourself lucky to be in such a liberal society. And if you are still in high school or just finished, what are you even worried about? It's not like you have an expiration date stamped on your coochie... Do your stuff and let it happen the natural way, DO NOT go for the first loser that wants to shag you. Make friends first, hang out and then decide if you even like the guy.
psmith78332 13
Good advice, too bad so many people don't think like this.
mwali02 32
Agreed. If you are doing great things OP, take pride in that. Smile and nod, and keep enjoying your life. Don't let this incident get you down, and don't let yourself get desperate simply to conform to norms imposed by others. You've got this! :)
iateapenguin 27
There is so much more to life than having a boyfriend, OP. Besides, he'd just be a distraction from all the other great things you're doing! :D
mineller 24
I'd prefer doing great things to having a boyfriend! Being in a relationship isn't vital :))
9a_1z 12
Girls who think their boyfriend is the best thing about them are often pretty boring, I'm sure your friends don't think they're better than you just because of that. Congrats on doing great things, they sound much more interesting than your relationship status!