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Apron strings

By heatherjo - 02/11/2011 04:49 - United States

Today, my fiancé told me he wants to buy an engagement ring for his mother, so that she doesn't feel left out. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/09/2009 22:08 - United States

Today, my boyfriend of 4 years proposed to me. I said yes and he gave me an engagement ring. He immediately went to call his mom to tell her the happy news. After the phone call, he asked if he could return the ring because his mom needed money. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/04/2022 18:00

Today, my boyfriend proposed with the perfect ring, restaurant, flowers, and champagne. He’s never been this well prepared for anything in his life, so he admitted that my mother planned the whole thing and forced him to propose, even though neither of us want to get married. She even bought the ring. FML

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By unlucky - 08/10/2012 16:39 - United States - Alpena

Today, I'm going to be helping the love of my life pick out an engagement ring for my cousin. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/05/2019 14:25

Today, I found out my boyfriend was going to propose. He'd bought me a beautiful white gold ring that I never got to see. His estranged mom stole the ring. FML

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By undanya__four - 10/04/2015 20:19 - United Kingdom - Bristol

Today, my boyfriend told me he's prepared to commit to marriage, but only if I buy my own ring and tell everyone he surprised me with it. FML

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By apparentlynotengaged - 04/07/2019 11:00 - Ireland - Dublin

Today, my fiancé won't tell people we're engaged because his mother doesn't approve, and he doesn't want to upset her. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/03/2009 21:03 - United States

Today, I decided I would tell my mom I'm not going to marry my fiancé because it just didn't feel right, only to walk into my own surprise engagement party. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/12/2014 20:00 - United States - Framingham

Today, my fiancé pawned off my engagement ring so he could buy himself a PS4. FML

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By engagedmaybe - 02/02/2010 06:20 - United States

Today, I found out that my boyfriend asked me to marry him because he could get a tax cut from buying the ring. All of this happened in front of his mother. FML

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By Anonymous - 15/05/2013 20:12 - United States

Today, I called my mother to tell her that I got engaged. In the 15 minute conversation that followed, 13 were spent listening to how this is going to affect her. FML

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obnum 19

Wednesday 2 November 2011 12:09

lol thats stupid

kaprookie 3

Wednesday 2 November 2011 12:11

Is he Principal Skinner?

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FairyTales_fml 6

Wednesday 2 November 2011 17:40

My advice is to run as fast as you can...

tygerarmy 35

Wednesday 2 November 2011 17:42

That's a little worrisome. But if he's just getting his mom a ring, not an engagement ring and he's not breaking the bank to do it as long as he's not showing other signs of crazy you could still be ok. Maybe...

mbot20 0

Wednesday 2 November 2011 17:56

Omg that's too much...

nerdsgetmehot 22

Wednesday 2 November 2011 17:59

That's a little awkward. A guy being close to his mom can be cute, but only to a certain point.

awkwardaredevil 5

Wednesday 2 November 2011 18:02

If mamma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

brun12 1

Wednesday 2 November 2011 18:18

This is you chance to get out of a crazy relationship! End it now!

cherry72 13

Wednesday 2 November 2011 18:21

Run away... Very fast!

gabe_2011 1

Wednesday 2 November 2011 18:22

If this is true, slap him for all guys everywhere!

mrssuarez2011 12

Wednesday 2 November 2011 18:23

.....what? Seriously?

Okayitwasme 0

Wednesday 2 November 2011 18:25

Weird! Why would she ask that. Ever here of family Therapy? Lol

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Today, my girlfriend got into a huge fight with her mom over the phone. After the fight, she looked ready to cry so I went over to comfort her. She went straight past me, and started confiding in her creepy, extremely expensive dolls instead. FML

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Today, I was walking in the freezing rain when a guy asked me if I wanted to share his umbrella with him. I grinned and told him I did. He then noticed a pretty girl walking behind me and he abruptly turned to her and asked her the same question. FML

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Today, my intern was given his own office. I have been asking to move out of my cubicle for nearly four years. FML

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Today, my hair straightener broke. My husband suggested putting electrical tape on it because it was heat proof. I did and started straightening my hair. The supposed heat proof tape melted and got stuck in my hair. FML

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Today, I was supposed to be going on my first date with a guy I really liked. He never showed up. I just found out my dad was outside washing the car when my date showed up. He told him he didn't have a daughter and to never show up on his driveway again. FML

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Today, I was fired for not asking a senior citizen for proof that he was over 21 and legally allowed to purchase alcohol. When I told my manager he was clearly over 21, he replied, "But what if he WASN'T?" FML

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Today, I thought it would be funny to fart next to my brother in the car. Apparently, his carsickness is exacerbated by strong smells. I now know what it feels like to have lap full of vomit. FML

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