Today, my best friend invited my ex to eat lunch with her. I wouldn't have found out had I not bumped into them while they were there. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, my date bumped into her ex-husband, who decided to join us for the rest of the dinner. FML
Today, my ex, who I still live with, invited he’s best friend (a drama starter) and his new love interest over for dinner while I was at work. Now I’m outside, waiting for them both to leave. FML
Today, I attended my college roommate's wedding. We were best friends for 4 years, but have only talked occasionally since graduation. I was looking forward to meeting her new husband, having heard so much about him during our conversations. Turns out she forgot to mention he's my ex. FML
Today, my old high school mates organised a dinner hangout so that my recent ex, who is part of our group, could introducing her new boyfriend to us. I was late and the only remaining seat available was next to the new boyfriend. FML
Today, I found out that my best friend was having a birthday party and I wasn't invited. I had just finished planning a surprise party for her. FML
Today, I accidently accepted a lunch invitation from an old friend, because I forgot what they're like. Here comes another hour and a half monologue about how great they are. FML
Today, it was my best friend's birthday party. Her boyfriend and I agreed to organize a dinner date to surprise her and celebrate. They celebrated, but forgot me until they arrived at the restaurant and saw the dinner reservation under my name. FML
Today, I went on a blind date set up by my best friend. When I got there, my "date" was my ex. My best friend knew, and she thought it would be "funny" to see how we would react. FML
Today, I told my friend that I insisted on to remaining single, but yet he still wanted to introduce me to a friend of his. Turns out it was my ex, whom I haven't talked to for 5 years. 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
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Top comments
zipJohn 16
This doesn't seem like a huge issue, unless the breakup was awful and/or very recent. I don't see why your friend isn't allowed to be friends with an ex of yours... Of course if those were her intentions.
JHPugh 19
Kinda violates the bro-code, never date a bros ex. Not sure about the female version of that code though
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Comments (28)
Oh_No_Not_Him 25
He's your ex. Not sure why your friend would expect you to be interested.
JHPugh 19
Kinda violates the bro-code, never date a bros ex. Not sure about the female version of that code though
MKA_fml 4
The female code is basically the same, except you can date the ex, if you have consent
blairiofosterio1 10
Ovaries before brovaries
epicgamer 18
wtf its bros b4 hoes
vampire9545 5
who said it was a date?
Nysha 17
wtf, these codes are weird. How do you guys even find people to date like this? Do you just switch friendship groups every few years? >.>
ChristinePi 36
Personally I've always found rules where you can't date exes to be immature. You do not own that person. I mean sure have some tact and don't start dating right away either, respect your friend might be hurting still. Everyone deserves to find happiness even if it's in a friend's ex.
ThatCreativeType 5
Same rules apply - unless your gf is ok with it. Different rules for acquaintances though. This was a best friend!
zipJohn 16
This doesn't seem like a huge issue, unless the breakup was awful and/or very recent. I don't see why your friend isn't allowed to be friends with an ex of yours... Of course if those were her intentions.
Odin1624 12
Your buddy should've at least run it by you to see if you'd be cool with it, but at the end of the day they don't need your permission
Mynxie 26
I agree that friend doesn't need permission but why should she have to run it by OP?
soulreaper12296 28
No OP's friend doesn't need to run it by them. It would he different if OP and their friend were going to lunch and said friend invited OP's ex without telling them. But this was on their own time, away from OP and it's none of OP's business.
anlong93 9
It's considerate of the friend to request OP's blessing, or at least give a heads up. Some people don't understand being best friends means you care about their feelings. The friend should have asked, and OP should in turn grant the blessing if the people really like each other. It's just respect.
huotuotuo_fml 13
That's a bro code rule, your buddy is not a bro
BobbieH 19
No SHE isn't a bro, you're right about that. Referring to the friend as "her" kinda made that obvious.
SquidApocalypse 9
And?
huotuotuo_fml 13
Bro code rule #5, as much as possible don't date your bro's ex gf unless it's true love or enough time has passed, alway ask/tell your friend first, and if your friend doesn't agree and your really in love, then you can reconsider your friendship because a real bro should never stand in the way of another bro's happiness. Real bros never break those rules.
cuz803 46
I don't see a problem here
asburyct 2
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
They are both hurting which means they still care. Be the man and handle this with civility and maturity. Congratulations, you are a decent and desirable man.
Tripartita 45
Yes, it's very clear from the FML that both the ex and best friend are hurting… somehow. And the OP is definitely a man… I guess. This is all around useful and sensical advice.
cootiequeen4444 11
why would the best friend be hurting even?
Soninuva 41
Unless your ex was a terrible person toward you, in which case your best friend might not be a good judge of character, it really isn't any of your business. Simply because a relationship between you and someone didn't work out doesn't mean that mutual friends have to decide between you. If the friendship is maintained, it's not unreasonable for two people to have lunch together, whether friendly or romantically.
iiSpitMarbles 16
"Best friend", you dingbat. Which means this chick would have told her best friend EVERYTHING about him. Obviously OP wasn't happy about this move, on the contrary she would probably feel hurt/betrayed, which would mean said 'friend' is two faced. Use your brain???
pjsr 33
Maybe she's trying to intercede to get you two back together ...but I doubt it
JohnnyKade 25
Speaking to your friend would seem like the best resolution to this issue. Explain why it makes you uncomfortable and, if she's a good friend, she'll listen and accept it.
hellobobismyname 24
Or if OP is a good friend, she'll realize she can't control who her friend gets to hang out with. It may be hard to witness her friend with her ex, but just because they broke up doesn't mean all her friends have to break up their friendship with him. And even though it may go against a "bro code" between friends, if OP's friend and her ex get along better romantically, why shouldn't they be allowed to date? FYL OP but I also don't think they did anything wrong, unless he was an abusive boyfriend. In that situation, it's still their prerogative to be friends, or date, but it would also be messed up for your friend to still like the guy.