Embarrassing, Divorce, Awkward and Work: It was supportive, I swear

It was supportive, I swear

By oopsydaisy - 01/10/2014 02:20 - United States

Today, my co-worker told me that my other co-worker is in the process of getting a divorce. I got really excited because his marriage is very toxic. He overheard me say, "He deserves that divorce!" I meant it in a good way, but I don't think he took it that way. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/09/2019 12:00 - Australia - Cairns

Today, a co-worker came back from his honeymoon. He passed by my office to say hi, and mentioned, "I heard you're getting married next year?" I broke up with my boyfriend yesterday. He's taking his things out of the house as I write this. FML

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By freckleboy422 - 31/01/2011 09:28 - United States

Today, I got married and I'd invited everyone from work including my boss. His way of congratulating me was to mention that I'm out of a job. He said it was a good time to do it because he thought I would be too happy or too drunk to care. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/12/2008 04:34 - France

Today, I found out that the coworker I refused to leave my wife for is now happily married with someone else, while I'm now divorced. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/08/2024 20:00 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I was in a crowded elevator and, like any sane person, eavesdropped on the couple in front of me. The guy was breaking up with his girlfriend, and she was crying. As they got off, I patted her on the back and said, "You can do better, honey." It wasn’t until the doors closed that I realized I had just encouraged my boss's wife to leave him. FML

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By wow - 15/04/2013 18:36 - Russian Federation - Saint Petersburg

Today, my husband of 6 years said in a grave voice that he had some important news for me. Jokingly, I said, "Why, did you get that cute colleague of yours pregnant?" He did. FML

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By screwed - 18/06/2011 08:51 - United States

Today, my marriage counselor got divorced. FML

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By Julissa - 25/02/2021 00:30

Today, I got a call from my husband, saying that he wants a divorce, he’s been seeing his colleague and that she’s more compatible to him. I’ve just given birth to out first child. He told me, "Aww, good luck with that." FML

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By csor027 - 29/09/2010 06:33 - United States

Today, I was having a good talk with a coworker and I was excited that I've made my first friend at work. After sharing some stories and some laughs he asked if I had a boyfriend. I said I do. He asked if I was always faithful, I said I was. He then walked away. FML

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By j - 01/03/2011 06:26

Today, I found out that the co-worker I have been dating and falling for is the same co-worker that had been spreading rumors about me and getting me in trouble with my boss. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/03/2014 06:56 - United States

Today, during my dinner break, I was forced to listen to a coworker talk about how he dumped his needy ex for another woman. I'm the ex. We kept our relationship secret from our coworkers. I guess now I know why he dumped me. FML

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JMichael 25

Wednesday 1 October 2014 10:33

just explain your reasoning behind the comment

Rinat_fml 26

Wednesday 1 October 2014 10:45

Be more careful next time. F your joblife.

Comments

Ardeku 15

Wednesday 1 October 2014 21:57

Good luck OP. it always hurts to see people in toxic relationships... and when they end it's usually a good thing. but the people in them may still need time to move on. It's probably best if you try to explain the misunderstanding though.

rosstheboss2000 5

Wednesday 1 October 2014 22:38

Going to have to say YDI because in my opinion "He deserves someone better" is just a lot more practical to so. Even if he hadn't overheard you.

wang33334 12

Wednesday 1 October 2014 23:22

Your co-worker just hates a judgmental person. Perhaps ?

sNOOBie_fml 24

Thursday 2 October 2014 8:21

It's personal matters and shouldn't be discussed at work unless all three of you are friends of some degree. A divorce is very hurtful to those involved and it should only concern them and not the coworkers, teachers of the kid(s) or everyone on the street. YDI for talking about it at work and FYL for being caught saying something he took in the wrong way. Maybe work is his place to put all the divorce stuff on ice?