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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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Same thing different taste

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

I agree, your life sucks 36 802

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

I agree, your life sucks 194

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

I agree, your life sucks 25 632

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

I agree, your life sucks 26 986

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

I agree, your life sucks 27 478

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

I agree, your life sucks 729

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

I agree, your life sucks 1 770

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

I agree, your life sucks 6 796

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

I agree, your life sucks 30 348

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

I agree, your life sucks 30 352

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

403_SRB 0

Tuesday 23 August 2011 15:50

Age is just a number!!! What's the worst that can happen you don't click and move on!

ZielZone 4

Tuesday 23 August 2011 16:20

LOL... What, are you 12??? Grow up.

hyden121 2

Tuesday 23 August 2011 16:33

Just go to the dinner. It's free and you never know, you might have fun.

49thdevil 7

Tuesday 23 August 2011 16:42

my god im ten years older than my wife and we are happy

jewelsa 4

Tuesday 23 August 2011 17:17

Why is his age the issue? Age isn't a big factor by itself. What else is wrong with him?

Ashley868 10

Tuesday 23 August 2011 17:19

I love older men, so I don't see why ten years is a big deal. But just go on the date and if you don't like him, then don't go on a second. Who knows though, you might like him.

perdix 29

Tuesday 23 August 2011 17:21

The real problem is that he is not hot. The age difference is no big deal unless you're 8 and he's 18. Given that you've been dateless for years, you evidently are not hot, either, so lower your standards and give this guy a chance. He's willing to settle for someone ugly, you ought to follow his example.