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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Comments (164)
jacko1234321 1
He could be asking for what resin do you read? Like entertainment, to gain knowledge, ect... Or he's an idiot...
Bebbo_fml 21
76, you have a good point. I'm surprised no one else thought of that.
bizarre_ftw 22
Yeah.... no. Goodbye Humanity is saddening x(
Jirekianu2 19
Notice how the op omits the book title in the fml. Likely shades of grey or twilight
hello_moon232 2
I see a break up in the near future!
Barnmann 0
At least you don't have to worry about him seeing this post!
monieeeee 0
I love reading but ur taking this waay to seriously. so he doesn't read so what its not like he tried to ban you from reading
mibs3 11
Humans surviving the next 100 years chance -1
kristat 14
Not everyone enjoys the same things. I do enjoy reading, but its something I do alone for my own enjoyment so I couldn't care less if someone else reads or not. If someone has a hobby that absolutely doesn't interest me, I am curious what the draw is. So I ask and sometimes I get a new perspective.
Ambaayyy 8
He could've really been curious on why you actually read, is it a pastime? Is it to get your mind of things? Relieve stress?