Today, my new boyfriend came over to my apartment for the first time. Up until now I thought he was great, but when he spotted the book I'm currently reading next to my couch, he uttered the immortal question, "Why do you read?" 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 was hanging out with my boyfriend. Everything seemed to be going well, when all of a sudden he turned to look at me with a pensive and thoughtful expression. I expected him to say something important, but instead he just said, "I was wondering, how does it feel to be fat?" FML
Today, my boyfriend invited me over for dinner for the first time. The place was full of his ex's stuff, books on the shelves, makeup in the bathroom, clothes in the closet and even shoes on the floor. Not to mention creepy plush toys staring at me. She left him 8 years ago. FML
Today, I brought my boyfriend over to meet the family. After several long moments of silence, one of my sisters burst out laughing, and asked, "Okay, who is this guy really?" FML
Today, a client stared at me in disbelief after I mentioned that I had a boyfriend. FML
Today, I asked my boyfriend why he dates me. He immediately responded, "Well, TV shows are boring and predictable, so you're a good source of fresh and interesting drama." FML
Today, I realized people think my boyfriend is gay because he loves romantic movies, gardening, shoe shopping, reading magazines, and bathing by himself in candlelight. After him asking me to cuddle and me to be the "big spoon," I'm starting to question it too. FML
Today, I was in my new boyfriend's apartment for the first time. As I was flipping through his photo albums, I came across one full of disturbingly candid pictures of me. I found some as early as my trip to the state fair, three years ago. I met my boyfriend two months ago. FML
Today, I gave the guy I've been seeing a copy of my newly published book, because I know he loves writing. He started reading and commented on how amazing it was. Then he gave it back. He didn't realize it was a gift. My awkward self didn't correct him. I'd written him a sweet letter inside. FML
Today, I saw a cute guy at the coffee shop reading a book. Wanting to be friendly, I smiled as I approached and asked what he was reading. He returned the smile and said, "Minding your damn business, by Fuck Off." FML
Today, I had dinner for the first time with my boyfriend's parents. It was awkward enough without his mom asking, "So, what do you do for fun, besides my son?" FML
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JustKittyKat 24
I don't think I would be able to be with someone who could utter that question in a serious manner.
joep1 7
I feel you OP. I love reading, to me they're better than movies because you feel like your right there and you can let your imagination run wild. It's a shame some people don't see reading the way we do.
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owo_fml 9
Now'a your chance, OP... Convert your boyfriend to the side of books! Start off easy--show him maybe your favorite series or something he'll recognize. Then slowly... He will become one of us... *evil cackle*
bRower 3
Harry Potter is an excellent starting point.
ArielTheMermaid 17
Books > everything else
UberNova 18
* Boobs > everything else
icychil 13
You should have answered - oh, for how to recognize morons...
Ameel_fml 19
Sadly, some people will just never get it. My old housemate hated video games and books, and considered people who enjoyed them to be "no lifers". The kicker is that she had never played any games or read books in her life, and would often give me disgusted looks when I'd ask if she wanted to play with me or borrow a book I though she'd enjoy. I don't know...some people are just strange. They're so afraid to enjoy something that might be seen as "uncool" that they go out of their way to hate on the people who DO enjoy such things.
12ThreeFour56 1
It annoys me when morons say stupid shit like "reading is for nerds" Uggh *facepalm*
conholio33 28
I love to read you can get lost in a good book.... Sorry ur bf doesnt feel the same way OP
Kiki242 19
I hate it when people ask that question and look at you like some kind of alien because you enjoy reading.
Dojan 16
I found this especially amusing since your avatar is an alien. Haha.
Epikouros 32
Maybe he's a literary studies major, studying reading motivation in young female adults?
adrianasofias 3
How can he be so ignorant? Reading stimulates the brain cells, streghtens vision and gives you knowledge. Give him a book or two to read, maybe if he seriously tries it, he'll like it. But other than that, FYL Op, I could never be with someone who uttered that kind of question in my household or anywhere.
doodlecloud 27
Strengthens vision? I don't have anything against books but I'm pretty sure if anything they worsen vision. They strain your eyes unless you have great lighting...and as a lot of people prefer mellow lighting to in-your-face bright lights and/or read before bed, it happens a lot...
docscientist 10
Myopia is not a benefit.
Missusluv313 9
How dare you pick up a book and read?! You're an animal and you must stop at once! :-
laden_swallow09 35
Yes, it was a joke. No, it didn't make sense. No, it wasn't funny. Sorry.
Missusluv313 9
#48 **** you. No, that wasn't a joke. No, it's not funny. No, I'm not sorry. Get it?
docscientist 10
You never heard 'like an animal' mean out of control or unstoppable? Well, now you know.