Love: Today, I had dinner for the first time with my boyfriend's parents....

By Anonymous - 13/06/2014 09:27 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, I had dinner for the first time with my boyfriend's parents. It was awkward enough without his mom asking, "So, what do you do for fun, besides my son?" FML

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By highlandgirl10 - 21/07/2010 20:31 - Canada

Today, I brought my boyfriend of a year and a half to meet my parents. Turns out he dated my mom. This should be a fun dinner. FML

I agree, your life sucks 53 104

You deserved it 6 230

By justpeachy - 08/03/2010 20:27 - United States

Today, I was invited by my boyfriend's parents for dinner at their house. The dinner went well I thought, until I was getting ready to leave. Before I could make it out the front door, I could hear them discussing their disappointment that their son would ever consider someone like me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 552

You deserved it 2 547

Meet the family

By OhMeGerd - 05/10/2012 14:56 - United States - Scottsdale

Today, I was invited to my boyfriend's house for dinner for the first time. His mom made a fantastic dinner, so I showed my appreciation by eating the lot. Apparently I was overdoing it because when I looked up everyone was staring. His dad muttered, "Slow the hell down." FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 480

You deserved it 29 020

By anon - 16/03/2015 04:10 - Canada - Mississauga

Today, I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. I thought everything went well, until I got a text from him later saying, "Come on mom, she isn't THAT bad." FML

I agree, your life sucks 33 759

You deserved it 2 592

By Anonymous - 12/04/2013 09:24 - Australia

Today, I finally invited my girlfriend over to meet my oddball parents. The first words out of my dad's mouth were, "So, you're the silly girl who agreed to date my dickhead son." It went downhill from there. FML

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You deserved it 6 945

Freudian

By Riley99 - 31/08/2024 14:00 - United States

Today, I was introducing my boyfriend to my parents for the first time. I meant to say, "Mom, Dad, this is Tom." Instead, I said, "Mom, Dad, this is Mom." My boyfriend is now jokingly reconsidering our relationship, and my parents won't stop making fun of me. FML

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You deserved it 167

Randy old bird

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

Today, I had to explain to my mother that it's inappropriate to hit on my boyfriend when his parents are over for dinner. FML

I agree, your life sucks 35 676

You deserved it 2 772

His type

By anon - 23/09/2024 20:00 - Canada - Montréal

Today, I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. His mom stared at me throughout dinner before finally blurting out, "I'm sorry, I can't get past the fact that you look just like his ex!" It turns out I do. FML

I agree, your life sucks 509

You deserved it 71

Nice to meet you… again

By pleaseno - 24/07/2009 00:52 - United States

Today, my mother invited me to a nice restaurant to meet her boyfriend whom she's been seriously dating for a month. Imagine my surprise when she led me to a table and my boyfriend's father stood up, shocked, to greet me. Rather than being horrified, she is now planning double dates every week. FML

I agree, your life sucks 55 546

You deserved it 3 152

By Anonymous - 12/01/2015 02:41 - United States - Atlanta

Today, I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. His father was completely wasted, his mom was high, and his 11-year-old sister was talking about her favorite alcoholic drinks at the dinner table. FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 082

You deserved it 3 315

Adam5858 17

Friday 13 June 2014 19:19

At least she has a sense of humour.OP your lucky!

NicH1799 20

Friday 13 June 2014 19:20

Proper answer: nothing. Proceed to put on sunglasses, and moonwalk out of the room.

Comments

Adam5858 17

Friday 13 June 2014 19:19

At least she has a sense of humour.OP your lucky!

brettrb 18

Friday 13 June 2014 19:29

If his mom is already that cool with you, it will be an easy relationship for you OP.

vipirius 18

Friday 13 June 2014 19:29

I'm sorry to be that guy, but it should be "you're".

Blackhawk706 23

Friday 13 June 2014 19:32

The very definition of epic parenting.

illegalbeagle69 23

Friday 13 June 2014 19:33

we knew what he was trying to say

thatADHDdude 21

Friday 13 June 2014 20:23

I don't see anything wrong with his mom's comment.

Brandi_Faith 33

Friday 13 June 2014 21:05

Unless she didn't say it as a joke and said it disapprovingly. I really hope she was joking though and trying to lighten the mood.

ChristianH39 30

Friday 13 June 2014 21:16

I agree with 41. If OP says it was already awkward she was probably just trying to break the Ice. And she did. And it was awesome.

1dvs_bstd 41

Friday 13 June 2014 21:57

why can't people use 'you're' and 'your' 'then' and 'than' right? i mean after all the years on the web? you're = you are. your = possessive. come on people, except you're not a native english speaker. gee whiz *rant over* OP at least it's better than parents who'd like to point a shotgun at anyone their kid is going out with. Plus, it's hilarious.. where'd your funny bone go?

Godsofdracos 15

Friday 13 June 2014 23:04

#22 -- When people say they're sorry or they hate being "that guy", it's usually a blatant lie. Ease off, if he posted it from his phone the autocorrect might have screwed him over, rather than helped him.

GraceyBlueEyes 13

Saturday 14 June 2014 3:10

Well 51, I don't think it's fair to rant about grammar when you aren't putting capital letters in correctly. Plus "except you're not a native speaker"? That's missing a word.

nbrowser 24

Saturday 14 June 2014 7:59

Awwwww c'mon we don't need the grammar/spelling police here, lighten up!

Godsofdracos 15

Saturday 14 June 2014 8:44

Cheers to that 76!

chlorinegreen 27

Saturday 14 June 2014 11:08

Honestly joke or not a joke I wouldn't want my boyfriends parents saying that to me. Awkward and embarrassing. I would also be a little offended. I feel like they should respect my privacy. I don't talk about their sex lives. I would think that would be disrespectful. I know I'll be thumbed down but those are my views on the subject.