Odd one out

By fun_gal - 25/03/2020 17:00

Today, my family said that we're all in this together, so I headed over to their house before the stay-at-home orders go into effect. When I arrived, my brother came out to stop me in the driveway to say they were practicing social distancing. From me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 811

You deserved it 252

Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
When the leaves fall, the laughter rises. Discover autumn stories as crisp as dried leaves! More…

Previous FML Next FML

Same thing different taste

Sick of it

By OnTheReceivingEnd - 16/03/2024 12:00 - United States - Phoenix

Today, after a night of no sleep due to severe depression for medical and unemployment reasons, my brother referred to a missed text from the family, saying sarcastically, "Say that you're isolating yourself without saying you're isolating yourself." Well, I wasn't before, but thanks for trying to talk me into it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 362

You deserved it 131

Bad timing

By Bogrbon - 30/06/2022 04:00

Today, on the first day of the first week off together with my family in six months, we’re all quarantined with positive COVID tests. By the time we’re off quarantine, I’ll be back at work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 811

You deserved it 158

Deniers

By La theRona - 05/08/2021 17:01 - United States

Today, I’m the only one in my family who's ever taken Covid seriously. This seemed to really annoy my siblings, so much so that they chased me, pulled off my mask, and dramatically coughed all over me. We’re all adults and though they found it hilarious, I’ve been having panic attacks all day. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 197

You deserved it 437

By chippuh - 26/04/2009 23:44 - United States

Today, my family and I drove to a mall an hour away. We split up, and I went into a store by myself. A little later, I get a call from my brother asking me where I am. They had already left to go home and didn't notice me missing from the car. They were already halfway home. FML

I agree, your life sucks 60 837

You deserved it 3 121

Pushover

By Anonymous - 04/09/2020 14:05

Today, my in-laws invited themselves to stay at my house for a few days. They live out of state and have been self-quarantining for months. The reason for visiting? So they can throw a party for extended family at our house. Guess who'll end up doing all the work and clean up? FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 417

You deserved it 226

Family issues

By thanks bro - 05/03/2021 17:00 - United States

Today, my brother refused to bring his kids to a small family get together for my daughter’s birthday, due to his fear of Covid. Later, I saw online that he was at a huge party for his wife’s family, no masks in sight. When I confronted him, he blocked me and won’t return my calls. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 203

You deserved it 140

Avoidance

By Anonymous - 26/05/2023 22:00

Today, some of my relatives are staying over. My husband was late from work, so I rang him. Apparently, he remembers the family drama and the screaming matches from last time, so he’s checked himself into a hotel until my circus of an extended family are gone. FML

I agree, your life sucks 306

You deserved it 1 218

By Anonymous - 13/08/2010 02:21 - United States

Today, while at work at a new job, my brother comes and takes my car. Along with all my money, my phone, and whatever else I had in my purse. His message to me through one of my co-workers was "walk home." FML

I agree, your life sucks 30 461

You deserved it 3 518

How could you?

By Familysux - 04/02/2024 22:00 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, while on the way to my grandpa's funeral, my brother announced he's moving in with me. When I said no because he's a alcoholic drug addict, both him and my mum started screaming at me that I'm a horrible person and that I don't love them. It's been a hour. Only two more to go plus the return trip. FML

I agree, your life sucks 689

You deserved it 84

By Anonymous - 09/09/2015 18:54 - United States - Decatur

Today, I drove across two states to see my brother, who's had a history of heart problems. My mother had sent me a long e-mail saying he was on his death bed and wanted to talk to me to "get his affairs in order." When I arrived worriedly, he was fine. My mother guilt-tripped me to come visit. FML

I agree, your life sucks 25 723

You deserved it 3 679

jbuckets_404 38

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:20

Dick's also a professor AND a member of the Men's Hair Club. Obviously, you're new here on FML....

jbuckets_404 38

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:23

OP, I've got a spare bedroom for you here in the Upper Midwest of the US! :-D

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 25 March 2020 18:41

With a name like Fungal, I can see why your family wants to avoid you. At this time, their shunning of you might be a blessing.

dancingcats 5

Wednesday 25 March 2020 21:24

Comment moderated for rule-breaking.

Show it anyway

jbuckets_404 38

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:20

Dick's also a professor AND a member of the Men's Hair Club. Obviously, you're new here on FML....

Marcella1016 31

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:30

Eh he was making a pun and a ridiculous joke like he does on every FML. I admire his persistence. Lighten up. I could be biased though because I love stupid puns lol. Fun girl. Fun gal. FUNGAL. Geddit?! Hahaha

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:32

Thanks, you all! I'm just trying to be a Fun Guy!😂😂😂

Marcella1016 31

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:35

PS - I also loved the Pen Dick joke. That was creatively awesome lol

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:37

You think so? I chose that name with the joke in mind.

Marcella1016 31

Thursday 26 March 2020 0:49

/whoosh haha. Glad I can finally tell my friends my mind isn’t as dirty as they all think 😂

Callyn 47

Wednesday 25 March 2020 20:45

You don't live with them. This is just them appropriately social distancing, it sucks for you but it's to keep everyone safer.

jbuckets_404 38

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:23

OP, I've got a spare bedroom for you here in the Upper Midwest of the US! :-D

Marcella1016 31

Wednesday 25 March 2020 22:34

OP your family is just exercising an abundance of caution. I know it is probably really hurting your feelings, but if you have been going out, going to work, etc, it is possible you are a carrier who isn’t showing symptoms yet and you could get your whole family sick. That would probably make you feel much worse lol. My suggestion: wait the two week recommended quarantine period and if you show no symptoms then, ask again. Actually ask in advance so you are all on the same page. Then they may let you in. And strap in. This is going to last a loooong time. Certain powers that be are trying to lift the quarantines before Easter, but we will just see a spike in cases then and go back to quarantine. So buckle in and hunker down and try not to let this family thing make you feel bad. They are really just trying to be careful and safe for everyone.