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Another fine mess

By Moron - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, due to a misunderstanding, I unintentionally agreed to have a dinner date with a co-worker. He's ten years older than me. Not only do I have to find a way to reject him, but I have to work with him on weekends. The worst part is, he's the first guy to ask me out in ages. FML

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You deserved it 6 703

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By anonymous - 01/12/2010 08:30 - United States

Today, my cute coworker begged me to cover his shift tomorrow, and told me that he wanted to take me to dinner to make up for it. I was very excited because I've been crushing on him for a long time. I later overheard him tell his friend that he didn't plan on showing up for our dinner. FML

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You deserved it 3 740

It's a trap!

By Anonymous - 21/07/2023 12:00

Today, I agreed to go to a restaurant because I hadn’t really been listening and thought everyone was planning a coworkers night out. It wasn’t until the guy who had invited me turned up at the restaurant in a suit that I realised it wasn’t a group event, I’d accidentally agreed to a date. FML

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You deserved it 1 087

By Anonymous - 27/11/2015 15:52 - United States - Westerville

Today, after many years of being single, I finally worked up the courage to ask my coworker out. He said no and gave me "fair warning" that he's going to report me for sexual harassment. FML

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You deserved it 2 863

By newmoongirl1036 - 13/07/2015 02:03 - United States - Chicago

Today, I went on a date with a guy that I really like. At the last minute he informed me a friend would be tagging along. To keep his friend from being a third-wheel, I kept up a conversation, and managed to piss my date off. He thought I would be a better match for his friend. FML

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You deserved it 3 363

The nerve of this dude

By ihatemyjob - 03/09/2015 03:37 - United States - Ridgeland

Today, my boss found me on a dating app. He found it perfectly acceptable to message me and didn't understand why I wasn't comfortable with it. He now wants to have a meeting with me about inappropriate behavior outside of work. FML

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You deserved it 2 100

Is this catfishing?

By Anonymous - 01/04/2023 06:00

Today, I went on a date with someone I've been talking to online for weeks. Unfortunately, it turns out they'd used old photos and misrepresented themselves, and I didn't find them attractive at all. Even I'm not that desperate. We ended up having an awkward dinner and I couldn't wait for it to be over. FML

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You deserved it 201

By Anonymous - 12/05/2019 02:00

Today, after weeks of being hounded to go out on a date with this guy, I finally found the time and invited him over, fully intending to hook up. He stood me up. FML

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You deserved it 478

By FriendZone - 03/03/2017 16:00 - United States - Abington

Today, after what I thought was several weeks of flirting with a coworker, I asked her out on a date. She asked if it could be a double date, and I said yes. I brought a friend, she brought her husband. FML

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You deserved it 2 037

Nice try old man

By Chris - 23/12/2009 05:03 - United States

Today, I submitted my application to a restaurant as a server. The manager, who is more than 30 years older than me, said he'd be calling me. He later texted me asking for a date instead of giving me a job. FML

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You deserved it 2 252

Cougar

By Anonymous - 24/04/2015 21:46 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, a cute new guy I always run into at work hit on me. Turns out he's only 18. I'm old enough to be his mom. FML

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You deserved it 4 058

marinus_fml 19

Tuesday 23 August 2011 8:50

Just go out with him this one time, then if you still don't want to date him after this, kindly let him know.

baconstrips 12

Tuesday 23 August 2011 8:52

Who knows you might like him :)

Comments

maddiester 5

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:11

is he that ugly? your age differences couldn't be that bad- look at the bright side OP and give it a shot. I'm sure he'll understand if you're not interested.

Kill_Kayt 5

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:17

Thats what I am saying. How shallow do you have to be to think this is an FML.

incrapper 7

Wednesday 24 August 2011 16:11

there's no such thing as ugly :)

mrahhhhh 21

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:12

Please let him down gently. Last thing anyone needs is another guy running around saying how women are all she-devils.

abouttofly 12

Wednesday 24 August 2011 3:10

And obviously that would be her fault, not his for being unable to handle rejection.

Kill_Kayt 5

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:13

I don't see how this is an FML. There is nothing wrong with a guy bring 10 years older then a girl (unless you are underage). YDI for being so shallow.

AFuckinCrocodile 6

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:17

Well if you want guys to ask you out dress better,and wear good make up,but not ugly clown make up lol

RockstarRN 10

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:38

My mom dated a guy who she felt sorry for. Turns out he is sweet, smart, makes good money, and treats her like a princess. 20 years later and they are still in love! He's also the best dad! Give him a chance...

incrapper 7

Wednesday 24 August 2011 16:09

does he know she felt bad for him?

leannecloveryau 11

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:48

ouch, tough.

immortal628 20

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:48

Have a free meal this time, and don't go for a second date.

koglerne 1

Tuesday 23 August 2011 9:49

10 years is nothing. Give a man a break, not like you have an other date instead. Who knows, he might be the one, but cant show it at work.

Deathhound 27

Tuesday 23 August 2011 10:03

10 years are okay in my eyes. That's not worst and maybe he is better than you think now of.

FLOWbroLAX 4

Tuesday 23 August 2011 10:07

Yeah . I went on a date with this girl and then stopped talking to her, she was talking about committing suicide, I'm afraid that if he's crazy like her your going to have to make up a bullshit story!