Love: Today, I asked for permission to marry the girl I love. Her father... - FML

By Anonymous - 23/02/2011 03:21 - United States

Today, I asked for permission to marry the girl I love. Her father not only said no, he said "HELL no!" FML

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Property dispute

By Anonymous - 19/01/2014 22:59 - United States - Dallas

Today, I asked my girlfriend's dad for permission to take her hand in marriage. He said no, because he doesn't want her marrying a "sexist idiot who treats her like property", which he thinks asking permission amounts to, then told me to grow up. FML

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Traditional

By Vinny1017 - 07/10/2010 14:26 - United States

Today, I asked my girlfriend's father if I could marry his daughter. He smiled, shook my hand, and said "No. Now get out of my house." FML

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By Anonymous - 22/07/2010 06:44 - United States

Today, my girlfriend's father sent me a text message that simply stated "You ruined my relationship with my daughter." I wanted to ask him for his blessing to marry his daughter. FML

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By Chewy - 05/01/2010 10:45 - United Kingdom

Today, after my girlfriend telling me for years that she would marry me in a heartbeat, I finally proposed. She said no. FML

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By notready - 15/10/2013 06:49 - Australia

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend at a dinner with our two families. Not only did she flatly reject me, my dad said, "Good call. He's not ready." FML

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By Anonymous - 29/11/2014 21:54 - United States - North Adams

Today, I asked my girlfriend's father for permission to take his daughter's hand in marriage. He asked me "Which one?" I said "Uh, the one I'm dating... Lisa." He belched and said, "Yeah sure, throw 'er off a cliff for all I care. Piss off, boy." So much for chivalry. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/10/2011 09:07 - Australia

Today, my boyfriend asked my father for permission to marry me. My father refused, on the basis that I'm the only person in the house with a job, and if I leave he will have to start looking for work. My boyfriend won't marry me without his permission, and my lazy father won't change his mind. FML

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Family values

By Anonymous - 23/05/2015 03:44 - United States - Mountain View

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said she wanted to accept, but that she'd basically have to get her mom's permission first. Apparently the answer was no. The worst thing is that she really is this unhealthily dependent on her mom, and probably wasn't lying about needing her permission. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/05/2013 23:16 - Switzerland - Saint Gallen

Today, I happily told my parents that my boyfriend proposed to me last night. My dad's response? "Marry that goofy bastard and you're out of the will." FML

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By John - 07/11/2009 21:45 - United States

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend of 6 years. She said no. Why? She's already married. FML

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sixfoot2 0

Wednesday 23 February 2011 8:44

in 2011 we still have to ask parents for permission?

SpaceMannn 0

Wednesday 23 February 2011 8:49

We need permission? What? Where the hell did I put my dang permission slip?!...

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filomar 0

Monday 9 January 2012 8:47

Fail

gmmanofgod07 2

Saturday 9 June 2012 6:16

That would be my luck.

Ugi 26

Tuesday 22 January 2013 19:25

I have to say that you were mad to ask if you even suspected that he might say "no". This is the sort of question that you only ask if you are 100% sure of the answer. More so even than the proposal itself because this one you didn't _have_ to ask.

klc20071989_fml 20

Wednesday 15 May 2013 9:47

That's why you ask for his "blessing" not his "permission".

SynysterNero 20

Sunday 19 May 2013 8:40

Ask her anyway. Her dad sounds like a dick.

doglover100 28

Friday 7 March 2014 17:40

I'd just ask anyways.

mavrik4 5

Tuesday 27 May 2014 4:31

i am so sorry try getting along with him and show him you love her and will take care of her

ArgentumAurum 24

Sunday 29 June 2014 20:18

Outdated doesn't matter.

RandomMishaps 14

Saturday 20 December 2014 3:09

Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission

pheizer01 10

Wednesday 14 January 2015 14:19

Ever heard the song "Rude"?

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Today, I decided to be productive and work from a coffee shop. Just as I was about to talk to my boss on a video conference call, the barista shouted, "Latte for Batman!" FML

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Today, I helped a stranger exchange 3,000 Argentinian pesos for US dollars through my bank. They gave him $3,000. The exchange rate is close to $195. My bank realized their mistake and now my bank account is -$2,805 expecting me to pay it back. All this happened before my recent paycheck came in. FML

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