Today, my 12 year-old dog died. My boyfriend's attempts to comfort me involved him muttering, "At least she knows how to play dead now." 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, after calling my boyfriend and telling him that my dog had just died, he hesitated and stuttered, "She was old, sick, and suffering. Babe, it was her time to go." He then informed me he had to go to his friend's house and hung up. My dog was two years-old, in great health, and was hit by a car. FML
Today, my dog of 10 years died suddenly. My husband’s response? “At least you don’t have to buy dog food anymore." FML
Today, I held my 14 year-old dog as he passed away. He made me a better person and I spent more time with him and loved him more than 99% of the population. I don't know how I'm going to do tomorrow when I dig his grave, and know he's not with me anymore. FML
Today, my girlfriend whom I'm crazy about broke up with me out of the blue. After pleading with her unsuccessfully, I called my mom for comfort and advice. She informed me that my dog had died. FML
Today, I was playing with my dog, teasing her, to cheer myself up after being dumped by my girlfriend. My dog bit me hard and I had to go to hospital. The dog has to be put down. FML
Today, my dog played dead just so I would leave him alone. FML
Today, I had to put my 12 year-old dog down because he had dementia. I was told I got to lay on the floor with him, and say when I was ready. The vet brought my dog out on a stretcher, had the vet tech put him in a choke-hold, and administered the drugs before I could speak. Now, I have PTSD and she has to undergo sensitivity training. FML
Today, I texted my girlfriend to tell her that we couldn't hang out because my dog died this morning and we were burying him. She replied that she wasn't going to get stood up by a stupid dog. She then broke up with me. FML
Today, I knew it was going to be a fun day when I woke up to find that my kids' new puppy had died in the night. FML
Today, I woke up, patted my dog and kissed his nose. He was dead. FML
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taniamw 9
Teach your boyfriend how to roll over by hitting him in the balls lol. That was insensitive of him though.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
I'm sorry about your dog :( your boyfriend most likely is just really awkward with comforting people and was trying to make you feel better about it, but if he was seriously being a douche then you should rethink your relationship. Even though it's a dog, dogs feel like family to a lot of people and it's an insensitive thing to joke about.
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Comments (87)
gallopinghorses 3
Awe op I understand I just recently lost my 12 year old dog too. It gets better. And for your boyfriend tell him to smarten up!
justforsmiles 3
So your dog died and you decide to go on FML to tell us about what your boyfriend said to console you? From what I see from this, you don't really care about your dead dog if you're willing to put him up on FML.
KiddNYC1O 22
You must be rather new around here...
absolutegrrr 7
You do realise that when the FML starts with 'Today...', it doesn't necessarily - shock horror - mean it was today?
perdix 31
Now, teach him to "play celibate."
iwadasn 33
My dog died when she was 12 too. It gets better with time.
commonlogicz42 6
Everyone here who doesn't know how to comfort someone here is a two step guide to being a great comforter. Step 1: Shut your mouth. You do not need to say anything at all. Step 2: Give the person in need of comforting a hug.
BelicaBonssex 17
Well, it is true..
Metallica36176 16
A lot of people handle stuff like that (depression, anger, sadness) by being funny because thats the only way they know how deal with it. Don't take it personally, he's dealing and trying to lighten you up. Even though it was a good one. I know its not funny for you but try to relax. It'll be ok.
wowdude990 3
I'm sorry :'(
Twisted_Angel 17
well, you can't blame him. most men don't ever know the right thing to say. Sounds like he was just trying to lighten the mood. don't be to hard on him. sorry about your doggie. R.I.P
KaiserSD 8
I'm sorry, that's just epic.
perdix 31
That usage of the word "Epic" makes me have Faith No More in humanity.