Love: Today, I was so desperately lonely that I begged a telemarketer... - FML

By lonely loser - 22/08/2014 18:04 - United States - Seattle

Today, I was so desperately lonely that I begged a telemarketer not to hang up on me. FML

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By lonelynessinCA - 14/03/2011 18:31 - United States

Today, I was so lonely that I pretended I wanted to buy something from a telemarketer so that they would keep talking to me. FML

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By Boyufd - 02/01/2021 08:00

Today, I feel so lonely I talked to the likely scam number that called me. Even then they hung up after 2 minutes of talking to me. FML

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By oxbonxo - 07/02/2011 08:38 - Australia

Today, after hanging up the phone, I realised that telemarketers are my only form of social life. FML

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By forever alone - 05/05/2019 04:00

Today, I was so desperate for someone to talk to I called various restaurants pretending to be interested in ordering food, just so I could have a conversation. I called eleven different places. FML

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By LonelyAF - 12/08/2017 13:00

Today, I was so lonely I called my stalker ex-boyfriend. He was too busy to talk. FML

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By newkid - 13/09/2016 19:06

Today, I was so lonely, I dragged out a conversation with a lady who called to get me to make an appointment to give blood. FML

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Help! I need somebody! Anybody!

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I called up Verizon Wireless to "complain" about my phone service. I really had nothing to complain about, I was just that lonely that I wanted someone to talk to. FML

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By skmusic - 09/04/2009 05:04 - Canada

Today, the phone rang so I went to answer it. No one was there. A minute later the phone rang again and no one answered so I assumed it was a telemarketer or a prank so I started swearing uncontrollably in rage. Turns out it was my crush calling to ask me out, but she was too nervous to ask. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/03/2012 20:08 - Canada

Today, a telemarketer called me and asked if they could speak to my "mommy or daddy". I am 25 years old. FML

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Talk to me

By Anonymous - 16/04/2024 10:00 - United States - Bowling Green

Today, I called the suicide hotline, only to get lectured by a very condescending man. I hung up and called back, only for the other line to pick up and hang up on me immediately. FML

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Top comments

mangasempai 11

Saturday 23 August 2014 5:23

Should call Jake from Statefarm, he'll keep you company.

junkman6 22

Saturday 23 August 2014 5:23

In other news an average joe starts a company based on making phone calls to lonely people and becomes a millionaire!

Comments

PoisonOrchid 21

Monday 25 August 2014 7:02

Truth. I work in a similar job and we get calls all the time from people that just want someone to listen to them for a while because they feel alone.

amisenho 11

Monday 25 August 2014 22:01

Well, to be fair, it's better than going to a website and commenting about socially taboo topics just to find someone offended enough to respond and pay attention to you. Oh, let's play "Hitler Did Nothing Wrong"!

ConstantlyAnna 8

Tuesday 26 August 2014 9:02

I think I just might!

ConstantlyAnna 8

Tuesday 26 August 2014 9:08

I'm not sure what it says about me, but I can completely relate to this post!

Chibi_Kitten 24

Thursday 28 August 2014 2:15

Isn't that what the internet is for?

spacey_blueberry 18

Thursday 28 August 2014 5:11

Did he agree?

Nyx7 24

Wednesday 10 September 2014 11:26

Darlin you really need to get a social life

MomGirl 13

Wednesday 29 July 2015 23:51

I feel for you, OP. I hope you find the confidence to reach out to people.

dbkwow 4

Wednesday 18 November 2015 19:17

I knw the feel...Believe me .~. i just created a account here because i thought I finally found someone whom i can talk to ..damn Maybe.FML

Ilovemusic237 19

Wednesday 20 July 2016 11:34

Aww I'm sorry OP. I hope you're feeling better.

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