Love: Today, it's my girlfriend's birthday. I presented her with an...

By Anonymous - 29/01/2012 19:09 - United States

Today, it's my girlfriend's birthday. I presented her with an oil painting of her that I'd been working on for over a month, and she started to cry. I thought it was because she liked it, until she asked if she really looks that ugly and disproportionate in real life. FML

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By artist - 29/03/2013 11:12 - Czech Republic - Prague

Today, I spent the whole night and day painting a portrait of my girlfriend. Being proud of it, I sent it to her hoping she would appreciate it. I spent hours working on that picture only for her to reply with, "That's not me, is it?" FML

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By Laserbeaver - 29/09/2013 13:00 - United States - Milton

Today, I finally handed my girlfriend a portrait of her. I'm not the best drawer, but I spent weeks on it and I thought it turned out pretty good. When she looked at it, she asked what kind of dog was it. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/06/2013 11:43 - United States - Quakertown

Today, I finished a big art project. It was a self-portrait done in acrylics. Proud of my piece, I showed my mom. After some thought her first comment was, "well, I'm either going to insult your art or your face." FML

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By fmylifegirl - 29/12/2009 20:59 - United States

Today, my girlfriends and I got a caricature painting while on a trip in the city. Unfortunately for me, the part of my appearance that the artist decided to exaggerate was my acne. FML

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By a - 06/12/2012 06:15 - United States - Clarksville

Today, as my friend was rudely rummaging through my phone, she saw a picture of the pottery I've painted her for Christmas. Not only did she see it, but she also declared it ugly. That's probably the present I'm the most proud of this Christmas. FML

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By picasso - 05/02/2013 13:09 - United States

Today, I was partnered up with a girl in my art class, since the teacher had asked us to take turns drawing portraits of each other. I went first and felt pretty proud of how the drawing turned out. I showed it to her and she said "That's OK. I'm not good at drawing either." FML

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By Anonymous - 04/09/2014 04:46 - United States - Diana

Today, my roommate asked for my opinion of her new painting. The same painting I hand-painted for over ten hours. She apparently thought it was a gift. She won't give it back. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/02/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, I took my girlfriend to a beginners’ painting class. She and everyone else was able to produce a painting significantly better than mine, and I got laughed at for my lack of skill. I’ve been painting for twenty-five years. FML

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By quasimodo - 22/02/2010 21:24 - United States

Today, we were drawing self-portraits in school. I'm horrible at art, so I turned to the person next to me and stated that mine looked really ugly. He replied saying, "No, it looks exactly like you." FML

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By Anon - 21/04/2009 18:21 - United States

Today, I finally exchanged pictures with the woman I've been seeing online for some time now. She replied, saying "Thats not funny. Some people actually look like that." I sent my real picture, and thought I actually looked pretty good in it. FML

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cmanaus 3

Monday 30 January 2012 1:28

Does she?

SHANK_a_F00 4

Monday 30 January 2012 1:29

Well, she had to find out eventually...

Comments

bahamut_pure 16

Monday 30 January 2012 4:37

Ouch. I'm sorry to hear that, man. Well, if she thinks your portrait of her is ugly, then that's her loss. I personally would be over the moon if my boyfriend took the time to make such a heartfelt gift for me. Hopefully she comes to appreciate the effort you put into making it.

khan7864u 4

Monday 30 January 2012 4:47

sorry to dear tht....u shouldve taken it easy n gifted some chocolates or flowers

kei1108 13

Monday 30 January 2012 4:58

I would break up with her for being dumb and rude. I'm sorry, OP. but how could she possibly say something like that, and then feel sorry for herself???

b0ngs 7

Monday 30 January 2012 5:20

I feel bad for the OP b/c he spent all that time and effort, she should have appriciated it and kept her thoughts to herself. She sounds a little concieted I think. No reason to dump her though OP, just tell her that she should have apprieciated it.

ipoopinshoes 2

Monday 30 January 2012 5:35

Tell her it's abstract.

Meaningless 1

Monday 30 January 2012 5:42

Wow I would love for my boyfriend to paint me a picture Sorry OP ):

riptor911 10

Monday 30 January 2012 5:57

I actually agree with you sort of. I get my gf good gifts and she likes em. The part I agree about is that she will give u some pretty dumb gifts and even tho u want to say something, don't and just TRY and act happy about it.