Parents, Party and Miscellaneous: Control

Control

By Person - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff

Today, my cousin invited me to an event that'll be happening on Saturday night. The first thing I did after she texted me was ask my mom if I could go. I'm 20. FML

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You deserved it 2 441

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By fbcaught - 09/02/2010 18:52 - United States

Today, I was checking the Facebook event page to see who is attending the party I am having this weekend, since my parents are going out of town. 1 person has confirmed. My mom. FML

I agree, your life sucks 10 753

You deserved it 38 445

By doyouwantmedead - 21/08/2017 12:00 - United Kingdom - Northolt

Today, I asked my mom if I could go to a friend's birthday. She said no, claiming I had been to too many this year already. I'd only been to one. It was my own. FML

I agree, your life sucks 4 376

You deserved it 237

By bestbirthdayever - 24/08/2010 07:18 - United States

Today, I was at my sixteenth birthday party. My guests consisted of my grandma who I live with, and my 2-year-old cousin she was babysitting. FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 772

You deserved it 4 222

By Anonymous - 28/03/2009 20:19 - United States

Today, I found my concert tickets that I've been trying to find for the last 2 weeks in my mom's closet. When I asked why she had them, she said she felt the concert was inappropriate for me so she hid them. I'm 20. FML

I agree, your life sucks 75 305

You deserved it 6 641

By Anonymous - 28/10/2011 04:17 - United States

Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML

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You deserved it 2 989

By oicwydt - 31/01/2009 23:25 - United States

Today, my boyfriend asked me to go to a car show. I told him to hold on, I had to ask my mom. I quietly asked her to say no for me. She said "Sure!". FML

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You deserved it 37 161

By charlie - 10/05/2009 01:48 - United States

Today, my mom asked if I wanted to come to dinner with my parents and my grandparents who are in from London. When we got to the restaurant, there was a wait. My mom made me walk home because they could get a table quicker for a group of four than a group of five. FML

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You deserved it 3 007

I'm busy

By Anonymous - 08/03/2022 08:00 - Canada - Emsdale

Today, my Mom was gushing to a relative about going to see a very famous singer with my sister while we were at dinner. I smiled politely, until the relative asked why I wasn’t going. I felt too embarrassed to admit I hadn’t been asked, despite having the money, so I awkwardly made something up. FML

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You deserved it 176

By my_only_friend - 03/06/2013 04:45 - United States - Chicago

Today, I was invited to a party. Since I rarely get invited to any, I was super pumped. Both my parents work late, so I texted a couple of people to see if I could catch a ride. It turned out everyone's cars were full. I ended up missing one of the only parties I've ever been invited to. FML

I agree, your life sucks 57 710

You deserved it 7 278

By Tony - 09/03/2009 21:02 - United States

Today, I was talking to my mom about who I wanted to ask to prom. I told her the names of the girls I was thinking of asking and she replied, "They'll say no, but you can always go with one of your cousins." FML

I agree, your life sucks 64 251

You deserved it 3 306

JaffaMC 13

Friday 11 November 2016 19:50

You're still getting used to your freedom, which is perfectly normal. Enjoy it! You don't have to ask anyone for anything if you don't want to anymore :)

notpresent 9

Friday 11 November 2016 19:55

I'd probably be doing the same..

Comments

JaffaMC 13

Friday 11 November 2016 19:50

You're still getting used to your freedom, which is perfectly normal. Enjoy it! You don't have to ask anyone for anything if you don't want to anymore :)

TexanZaros 7

Saturday 12 November 2016 3:00

In some societies, not asking before can be considered rape.

SubparAtBest 23

Saturday 12 November 2016 4:01

Just let them know instead of asking. For safety and for freedom!

notpresent 9

Friday 11 November 2016 19:55

I'd probably be doing the same..

HoboMeth 33

Friday 11 November 2016 19:58

That means move out

chirstinap325 23

Friday 11 November 2016 20:00

I'd imagine that you're pretty close to your mom for doing something like that. Especially understandable if you either moved out recently or still live with them haha

Oceanborn_fml 24

Saturday 12 November 2016 6:01

Yea. Especially if you moved out or if you didn't move out.

Moerighan 23

Friday 11 November 2016 20:32

Um no, obviously you're twelve.

pandaxpress 19

Saturday 12 November 2016 5:02

Respect has nothing to do with age. OP obviously respects their mother or they wouldn't ask.

Mysterybounty 6

Friday 11 November 2016 20:47

Why did you ask her? If you want to inform her you are going do that, but grow up a little.

Gilbert_56 2

Friday 11 November 2016 20:56

Don't stress, I have a friend that's 28 that would have to do this

Suaria 38

Friday 11 November 2016 21:54

I had to do this when coming back from college. My mom was always an overprotective and controlling parent so she always felt like she had to know where I was at all moments of the day. It feels nice having freedom in college.

BiGTiMeNeRD 29

Friday 11 November 2016 22:32

It's not your fault you were institutionalized most of your life.

SixthSinEnvy 39

Friday 11 November 2016 22:57

It gets better. I know the feeling. My mother was extremely overprotective when I was underaged to the point that when I did turn 18 and was told, "You're legal now. I'm no longer liable so I don't care", I still struggled with the urge to ask permission for everything. When the 'freedom' hits, you're gonna love it. It's like seeing the world for the first time ever.