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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cubbi54 6
Some people like reading, some don't. I fall right in the middle, very casual reader. I find you all to be very pious with your attitude towards those who don't though, calling someone an idiot because they don't read makes you just as big a jackass as OP's date.
ForS3ri0usn3ss 0
but how is that an "immortal" question? OP, I'm not convinced that you do read.
erinchick1 7
I love books! My fiancé says I basically have turned my house into a big library because I have books in every room. If your boyfriend can't appreciate a good book maybe you need a new boyfriend.
BeautyOfGrac3 6
Dump the idiot. -.- I friggin person asked me the same thing while I was sitting outside at my college, and they also called me an egg head. I kept looking at my book and asked them "why the hell do you breathe?" Before they could say anything I put my hand up and told them to stfu.
deathwish632 10
Were you reading twilight perhaps?
tpholden 1
Why has no one brought to attention this retard used the word "immortal" so what now your BF can't die? He's a Greek god? Maybe you should read more you dumb bitch! Put down the book and go make your BF a sandwich!
swat12 3
Well it might have been a serious question. I hardly ever read. So me asking someone why that read isnt being ignorant but simply starting a conversation.
SomeDeadRabbits 8
Wait.. So, your entire opinion of the guy changed because of the one question? And everybody else in the comments agreed...? "Oh. You don't share the burning passion for reading as I do? I don't like you anymore." That's ridiculous...
marick73 4
It's not that he doesn't read. It's that he doesn't understand why anyone would. That is the problem. Not sure if that's a good explanation.
meowcat32 2
sounds like a keeper
mookiemookie01 24
It's a stupid question. If you don't read, thats fine, but asking why people read, thats another story