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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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krewer21 1
Ouch, Bad news, you could keep your reading under wraps, but honestly, I think, because I love reading, you can do better. Keep in the group, readers are just as rare as good breeders. You will find that intelligent reading man!
Enslaved 38
And all I can do is read a book to stay awake, And it rips my life away but it's a great escape. Escape, escape, escape. Blind Melon-"No Rain" explained the reason right there.(:
zakpollard 6
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Why is everyone going mental? I never read :/ I find books so boring a dull, just can not get into one :/
laden_swallow09 35
That's only because you haven't found one you've liked, yet. Saying that is like you make an effort to never get married solely because all the women you've dated so far are boring and dull. Seriously, consider things you like already. Do you watch movies or TV? Play video games? What hobbies do you enjoy? Do you find yourself asking a question to a particular event that's been bothering you for the longest time? It's guaranteed there's a book for whatever tickles your pickle, be it fiction, plays, history, biography, personal health, religion, philosophy, science, science-fiction, how-to, finances, travel, humor, even erotica or romance! You just have to understand what exactly you like and where to look for it! If your aversion to reading stems from being forced to read something in school, it's understandable, but it's no reason why you can't be bothered with reading SOMETHING once in a while now that you don't have to for a grade. TL;DR - Just go to a bookstore, man, and browse.
greenmen 12
What response was he expecting!
mosquito19 14
you two are perfect for each other, you're superficial. he's dumb.
larisonr 4
Damn! I should be able to thumbs up Alan's comment. It was so appropriate!
patrickalamo 48
Perhaps it was what you were reading and that you read.
StanSmith2013 26
I'm sorry to say the only feasible way to fix your relationship is to shoot him. You have to make it look like suicide (like Courtney Love did). Kurt asked the same question and look where it got him!
StanSmith2013 26
That is his loss if he doesn't want to read
daytoday21 10
Lol I read "reading next to my crotch."
jessicadavis374 6
That would be the point I said "the same reason I'll get a degree and you won't."" stupid questions get stupid answers... Just saying :) lol!