Love: Today, I finally got the courage to talk to this coworker I like...

By Worthless Waste of Skin Who Hates Himself - 30/04/2016 12:59 - Georgia - Tbilisi

Today, I finally got the courage to talk to this coworker I like and ask her out for a coffee next door. She was dismissive, cold and rude, and filed a complaint with HR. FML

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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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By Lunar-Spice - 23/07/2019 04:05

Today, I asked one of the girls at work out on a date. She responded by filing a harassment complaint. Now, I can't speak to her at all without being written up. FML

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By negromancer - 11/07/2009 01:08 - United States

Today, I worked up the courage to ask my crush out for coffee after work. She agreed and I confidently said, "Alright, it's a date!" She replied, "Haha, a date with you? I'm just going for the free coffee!" FML

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Never do this

By Anonymous - 05/07/2015 06:18 - United States - Cranford

Today, I confessed my feelings to the girl I like, who also happens to be my coworker. She told my boss, and they're laughing about it as I type this. FML

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By Smitty Werbenjeagermanjensen - 27/10/2016 03:19 - United States - Amarillo

Today, I had a conversation with the cute girl I like at work for the first time. I told her I worked in the camping department of the store, and we had a long chat about how she heard that the guy who runs that department is a complete dick head. I am the guy who runs that department. FML

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By 6u174r_d00d - 10/08/2011 21:10 - United States

Today, I saw a cute girl working register at my regular coffee shop and politely asked the her for her number. I was brutally rejected. A few minutes later, a douchebag with a popped collar approached her with a cheesy pickup line and left with not only her number, but a free frappe. FML

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Awww, cute!

By Anonymous - 24/10/2024 22:00 - United States - Portland

Today, I finally worked up the courage to ask out the girl I like. After nervously fumbling through my words, I asked, "Want to grab a cup of water sometime?" She looked at me confused, then asked if I meant coffee. FML

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Snitch

By Cerie - 06/10/2022 16:00

Today, I confronted my coworker, who I had a crush on, for lying to me. He’d told me he was gay when I asked him out. He’s now dating another coworker of mine who’s a woman. He took this up with my boss, and I was written up for “creating a hostile work environment.” FML

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Hey

By Anonymous - 27/05/2021 00:01 - Canada

Today, I decided to step out of my comfort zone and talk to my coworker because people have been saying I’m too shy. I say, "Hey" to a girl and she made fun of my voice. She’s the one who told me to talk more. FML

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By Spudzy - 11/04/2012 16:46 - Australia - Gold Coast

Today, I tried hitting on the new receptionist at work. After a few flirtatious comments and subtly hinting that I thought she was bangable, she informed me that she's married to our boss. FML

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marcranger 28

Sunday 1 May 2016 17:59

I think this really depends on how you asked her and how creepily you've been crushing on her from afar.

UnicornWaffles 23

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:00

Throw some DIY coffee packs on her desk and tell her she can make her own coffee.

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marcranger 28

Sunday 1 May 2016 17:59

I think this really depends on how you asked her and how creepily you've been crushing on her from afar.

UnicornWaffles 23

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:00

Throw some DIY coffee packs on her desk and tell her she can make her own coffee.

SameerJain 15

Sunday 1 May 2016 21:11

Best one...

whysobeachy 37

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:06

"Waste of skin"? Now that's a new one!

Leprekhaun 14

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:06

I don't think she's interested.

kikimajigger 12

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:08

As a female, I get why she reacted badly - I've been asked out and hit on by coworkers, and it's extremely awkward that I have to see them everyday after they've been rejected. She didn't have to be rude, so I'm sorry she didn't handle it gracefully, but it's a good rule of thumb to never ask out someone who, if they're not interested, are now going to be stuck in an uncomfortable situation no matter what they do. It's just going to suck for everyone involved.

Nyattack 14

Sunday 1 May 2016 23:46

I agree with your first points, but NEVER asking a coworker out from fear of awkwardness, possibly missing out on a great relationship ? I'd say try to first find out if the other person might be interested, but if you think there's a good chance they will be, give it a go !

Mathalamus 24

Monday 2 May 2016 5:11

it doesnt matter how great a relationship is. dating your coworker is frowned on in many jobs. as far as i know. if it isnt, it should be. not to mention that it could fail. she does have a point about never asking out a co-worker. it could end badly, and the rewards aren't worth it.

captain_mal 19

Monday 2 May 2016 5:59

I met the love of my life at work actually, and we're getting married this summer. :)

brenton490 19

Monday 2 May 2016 6:18

It really depends on how he asked her out. Asking someone out for coffee doesn't really stand for hitting on someone, but as a friendly gesture. But the way you act on it can change it.

annalily5 28

Wednesday 4 May 2016 9:06

I definitely think it depends on the situation. Have you guys been hitting it off really, really well for several months and it's very, very clear the other person is interested as well? Maybe give it a shot. But be very careful, and never ask a coworker out cold. It's not fair to anyone, and there is too high a potential for a really ugly ending that ends up with a lost job.

hehe1996 15

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:09

Unless you asked her out in a way that was creepy or otherwise unpleasant then what she said was uncalled for and it sounds like you're lucky she said no as you can do better.

laurellkawes 31

Monday 2 May 2016 2:36

I personally think he's not telling the whole story and that he did something that caused her to go to HR.

InfiniteSecret 20

Tuesday 8 August 2017 18:09

I think that there is definitely more to this story then OP is telling

A1NoSauce 17

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:16

Honestly, OP, this is why work relationships usually aren't recommended. Now if there's any team project you have to work on or anything where you have to have a joint effort with your coworker it's going to be VERY awkward. Hopefully, should such an occasion ever arise, both of you can be professional and work it out.

Ruskiy_Cherep 18

Sunday 1 May 2016 18:41

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mfmylifesrsly 29

Sunday 1 May 2016 19:36

No where in the FML did it say that's why he was rejected.

frankmz 17

Sunday 1 May 2016 22:11

Correct me if I'm wrong. What you are saying is that op found this girl to be attractive, and when op decided to talk to her and ask her out, her response and personality is not what op expected. Right. Her looks weren't everything, a better personality would be nice.