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By Anonymous - 08/05/2011 19:21 - United States

Today, I confided to my dad that since the recent breakup with my boyfriend of 3 months, I feel down all the time and life doesn't feel worth living anymore. His loving advice was for me to "grow the fuck up and get your sentimental head out of la-la land." FML

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By Lisa - 19/09/2011 02:07 - United States

Today, after being dumped by my boyfriend of two years, I poured my heart out to my dad. He nodded and looked sympathetic throughout. Afterwards, I asked him what I should do. He replied, "How the hell should I know?" and awkwardly left my room. FML

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You deserved it 5 719

By bastard magnet - 02/10/2011 22:14 - United States

Today, I came home crying after my boyfriend dumped me for another girl. My dad told me to come tell him what was wrong. I sat down and let it all out, after which he looked up from his book, into my eyes, and gave me his loving advice: "Just cry about it and move on to another bastard." FML

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Thanks

By Appelflap - 29/03/2013 22:18 - Belgium - Sint-niklaas

Today, I was feeling down following a recent breakup. My dad tried to comfort me by patting me on the back and saying everyone goes through ups and downs, "Like when I found out your mum and I were having a boy." I'm their only son. FML

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You deserved it 2 807

By i suck, this i know :( - 26/07/2013 22:11 - Malawi - Blantyre

Today, I went to my father for advice. I've been seeing a wonderful girl for the past month, and I feel terrible about it, because I already have a girlfriend. He said "Kill yourself" and that if I "can't even do that right" then to get out of his house, because he disowns me. FML

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You deserved it 71 709

Great talk, Dad

By Anonymous - 28/08/2019 14:00 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I was sitting in my room when my dad walked in to talk. He said I'm not the son he'd hoped for, and that he'd been let down as a father. He said I should change the way I am so that he could love me more. It was the longest conversation I've had with my dad in years. FML

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You deserved it 161

Compassionate dad, huh?

By Anonymous - 16/10/2020 20:01 - United States - San Mateo

Today, I was having an emotional breakdown. I'm unhappy a lot and don't know why. It's very confusing. My dad yelled at me, telling me, "You have no right to be sad!" I'm even more confused now. Help. FML

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You deserved it 196

By Anonymous - 27/04/2013 16:35 - Denmark

Today, my boyfriend dumped me because he says I need to learn how to be happy without relying on him. I'm not a clinger, I'm just unhappy because my dad recently passed away, my best friend turned on me, and I lost out on the exchange program of my dreams. FML

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You deserved it 4 116

By Pissed - 21/09/2012 23:20 - United States - Newton Center

Today, I found out my boyfriend has been cheating on me. My dad noticed my depression and got me to tell him what was wrong. I told him everything, and trusting him to have an intelligent suggestion, I asked him what I should do. He shrugged and said, "Fuck, sue him, I dunno." FML

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You deserved it 2 888

By daddylove - 12/06/2011 04:21 - United States

Today, my boyfriend of 6 months broke up with me. I was crying for over an hour in my room. My dad came in and asked what was wrong. Just as I was about to tell him, he stops me and simply says "Oh, honey. I don't care... Just keep the noise down." Then walks out. FML

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You deserved it 6 924

Wow, thanks, I'm cured!

By Anonymous - 25/07/2020 17:01

Today, my dad told me that I'm a weak and negative person because I suffer from depression and anxiety, then he told me to just snap out of it. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 689

You deserved it 238

ryno2004 1

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:39

her dad is in reality...

mozeltov 7

Sunday 8 May 2011 23:48

the man is NOT a dick, he is in fact a genius. That man knows where it's at

Comments

KBurns207 17

Tuesday 14 May 2013 18:55

Listen to him. You don't sound too bright

VeganVampyre 26

Tuesday 23 July 2013 5:38

While I definitely agree that feeling suicidal over a breakup is unhealthy and ridiculous, I don't think the length of the relationship should dictate how you're allowed to feel after a breakup. How long and how well you knew them before getting together makes a difference, and so does how well you get along. Some people just click right away and others don't. For example- my mum met this guy, started dating him, they were together for 8 years but were never really compatible as a couple, so she was far from upset when they broke up. On the other hand, I met a guy and instantly felt a connection with him. We were close friends for over a year before we got together and I fell more in love with him every day. When we broke up after being together for 2 months because he had to move away I was heartbroken. Again, I certainly never said that life wasn't worth living without him, but my point is, don't judge without the details. Maybe they were best friends for years and she was in love with him all that time before they actually got together. That would make a huge difference than if it was a guy she just met.

picturescrazy 24

Friday 6 September 2013 7:48

I have a feeling this was posted from a 12-15 year old...

kingbrizo 24

Sunday 29 December 2013 17:57

dont listen to him OP, i know how it feels; been there, done that. yes, you get lonely sometimes, but the freedom of flying solo is worth it. good luck, and im always here if you want someone to talk to

jamescrazy96 17

Saturday 14 June 2014 2:32

Just 3 months?! Wow.. I would not be that hurt after 3 months

Calvatron 6

Wednesday 9 July 2014 0:32

3 months isn't very long anyways

undercoverninja 9

Tuesday 26 August 2014 19:31

three months? try two years.

Rupees 3

Sunday 21 September 2014 22:12

datbootydoe 9

Wednesday 11 March 2015 5:03

Guys, calm down. Yeah, it was only three months. But you don't know what happened before then. People can fall in love before they start dating. But I guess people have forgotten that that is possible. And it makes it worse if things ended on bad terms. I'm so sorry, OP. Your father should not have been so harsh. And if you really are feeling like life isn't worth living, I would seek professional help from someone right away. Good luck, my dear.