Miscellaneous: Backhanded

Backhanded

By Anonymous - 02/07/2012 05:47 - United States - Gainesville

Today, my mother-in-law said I wasn't the type she expected her son to marry, as he's always dated cheerleaders and model types. I must have looked offended, so she added, "I mean they weren't smart like you." So, I might be smart but I'm the ugliest girl my husband has ever been with. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/03/2017 22:00

Today, at my engagement party, I overheard my future father-in-law saying he was happy his son was marrying "the dumb, pretty one" because all the "smart ones" he dated at university were "nerds with small tits." FML

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By uglyorstupid - 20/04/2010 16:46 - Croatia

Today, my boyfriend and I were at a restaurant with a few other couples, and my boyfriend started to rant on how "all the hot chicks are dumb." Apparently, I'm either ugly or stupid. FML

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The eye of the beholder

By Alexea Luton - 11/11/2019 01:00

Today, my boyfriend compared me to an unattractive actress. When I said it was sort of messed up to say that to me since she's not pretty, he said, "She's not as bad as you." FML

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By Joe - 03/04/2011 07:33 - Australia

Today, I went with my beautiful fiancée to tell her grandmother, who's a bit senile, that we got engaged. Her response, "I know he's very nice, but think about the chubby little ugly children he'll give you." This was followed by a recollection of her ex-boyfriends who would've fathered attractive kids. FML

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By Anonymous - 18/05/2012 22:20 - United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Today, my mother described what her ideal daughter-in-law should be like. Half-way through her description, fishing for some compliments, I told her that such a girl would be way above my league. She sighed and emphatically agreed. FML

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Tough Love

By Ugly - 08/03/2017 04:00 - Netherlands

Today, during a conversation with my in-laws, I opened up about my insecurities concerning my looks. My mother-in-law responded, "But you're not beautiful." She then repeated it. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/06/2023 12:00

Today, I came out to my parents. My mother laughed and, when I asked her what was so funny, she told me, "Well, most gays are attractive, muscular, funny and can dress very well. You're ugly, fat, boring, and have no sense of fashion. Good luck." FML

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By Anonymous - 28/09/2009 01:39 - United States

Today, after coming home from hanging out with a few friends, my mom told me that I shouldn't hang out with them any more. Why? Because "they are way hotter than I am and I'll never get a boyfriend if I'm always the ugly one in my group." FML

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Thanks

By Miami6and3 - 26/08/2013 18:22 - United States - Pasadena

Today, I asked my mom if I was ugly. She said, "Ask your girlfriend." I said I didn't have one. She said "Exactly." FML

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By Anonymous - 15/11/2009 14:47 - Canada

Today, after dating for almost five years, my boyfriend stated that I have a "perfect and amazing personality" but that my looks are not what he "envisioned himself spending the rest of his life with." In other words, I'm ugly. FML

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vocaloidtiger 12

Monday 2 July 2012 12:00

Intelligence and personality are better than looks any day.

AliceLockehart 18

Monday 2 July 2012 11:57

Why do looks matter? As long as your both happy, that's what's important :).

Comments

ciumegu 6

Monday 2 July 2012 16:29

You can always change the way you look, but beeing smart is a gift.

harkerk87 3

Monday 2 July 2012 17:22

Don't worry about what she is saying!!! Do you love the guy does he love you?? I'd say if the answer of both of those are he's, you've got nothing to worry about!!!!!!!

naughtylez82 4

Monday 2 July 2012 17:23

I don't think your mother in law meant to be offensive. Sounds like a bad compliment op. The important thing is beauty's only skin deep and your husband loves you

RogueWarrior869 23

Monday 2 July 2012 18:00

I don't think she was trying to say you were ugly. Stereo-types for models and cheerleaders is that they are usually ditzy and shallow. Even though not all of them are like that. She probably meant well, it just came out wrong.

nevershoutkendal_fml 10

Monday 2 July 2012 18:16

The only thing I have is brains. Don't feel bad, OP. I'm sure you're beautiful and she just worded it wrong.

Calyx_fml 21

Monday 2 July 2012 18:37

YDI for taking every comment at its worst possible interpretation.

JessalynVictoria 6

Monday 2 July 2012 19:16

I'm lucky enough that even though my future mil doesn't like me personally, she sees her happy son and is civil with me... Some moms that doesn't even matter to them, and are awful to their daughter in laws. Good luck with that...

annalily5 28

Monday 2 July 2012 19:39

I think you're reading into it too much. Models and cheerleaders are both characterized as being dumb and pretty. However that doesn't mean they're the only pretty people out there.