Today, there was a big party at my workplace. The only person that was socializing with me in any way was my co-worker's 4-year-old daughter. Before leaving, she drew smiley faces on plastic plates and napkins and gave them to me so I "will have some friends and not be all alone." FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, it was my co-worker's birthday but she told me not to mention it. Feeling bad for her, I went out to buy her a card, a present, and even a small cake. It turns out that there was actually a party during our lunch break, and I was the only one in our office not invited. FML
Today, I had my leaving party after work to celebrate getting a new job. 3 people turned up. I'd invited 35. FML
Today, I went to a friend's sweet sixteen. Since I didn't know any else at the party I was really happy when the mother told me she sat me next to someone she thought I would have a lot in common with. He ended up being mentally challenged and talked to a sock puppet the whole party. FML
Today, at work, I casually mentioned I was meeting some friends for dinner. My co-worker's response was, "You have friends?!" FML
Today, I found out that my work threw me a birthday party alongside my coworker’s birthday. Said coworker spread a rumor, telling everyone that I wanted each person to buy me flowers and cake. Everyone thought that I was a weirdo for asking for those things from them. I wasn't at work today. FML
Today, I took my wife and our 6 year-old son to a company party. Sometimes I take my son to work with me, so he knows my coworkers. One of them walked over and introduces herself to my wife, and my son says, "Yeah, they go to into the bathroom together all the time during break!"’ Thanks, son. 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, 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, I was working as a character at an amusement park. I was walking with another character and we went over to a baby girl. She smiled and laughed at my co-worker. When she saw me, she started screaming and crying. FML
Today, we celebrated our daughter's sixth birthday. Out of the 30 invited, 7 showed up. The last one to cancel this morning told us she was ill. My daughter was in tears as this meant the last remaining playmate couldn't come. My wife later saw her tagged on Facebook at another party. FML
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lex1459 38
That really sucks op, but I bet your coworker will really appreciate how much her daughter liked you!
wishfulthinks 19
At least you had such an adorable little girl to try cheer you up! Always look for the silver linings OP!
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Comments (55)
GrumpyGrinch 23
Hows that FML, thats so sweet!
llama_monicz 21
How considerate of her
lexiieeex3 32
Coming from someone who also finds large gatherings uncomfortable I completely understand not knowing how to get involved in conversations or not interacting with people who don't approach you first. However, most social situations require you to take some initiative so although initially awkward, maybe jump in a conversation or two next time. You never know, maybe you'll enter a really great group of people and won't be alone again :)
watermelon_bae 15
Awwwww! How sweet of her!!! :)
interesting33 37
For social situations I normally repeat the last word/phrase the person speaking to me has said, and they just keep talking :) E.g. Person: Yesterday I went shopping. Me: Shopping? Person: Yeah, I bought a new dress. Me: New dress huh? Person: Yeah I wanted some me time, it's great. it is pink with frilly edges. Me: Frilly edges? Person: Unusual I know but it worked. Goes well with my new shoes. Me; New shoes? etc.
laden_swallow09 35
JAINYUSS!
Eariel 5
Etc.?
interesting33 37
#45 Just keep using the technique. Within reason :) Ah, I see what you did there!
vikky538 29
That kid is cute. But you life really sucks. Go out more and try to make some new friends
MlleMC_fml 19
I often find myself hanging with the children at social gatherings. They're easier to approach and so much fun, on top of being super cute. And then I often become friends with the parents because they think I'm awesome for spending time with their kids and giving them a break.^^
DaRito 25
This is one of the saddest things I've ever read
hardcorefan16 22
That was sweet of her to do. But if your not going to socialize then what's the point of going to the party?
hannahneedles 11
Ok this sucks, but that little kid is so friggin cute!