Miscellaneous: Today, I bumped into my parents at the mall. They didn't tell... - FML

By Coolios - 24/06/2013 14:16 - United Arab Emirates - Dubai

Today, I bumped into my parents at the mall. They didn't tell me they were around. I live 5,000 miles away, in a different country from them. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/05/2010 17:12 - Canada

Today, I went to visit my parents after 4 years of not seeing them. They'd moved without telling me. FML

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By AlwaysTired - 14/09/2016 14:57 - United States

Today, marks the third time this month my parents came to visit. I moved 5 hours away to get away from them. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/06/2018 01:30

Today, my mother knocked on the door of my room at 7am. I am currently over 300 miles from home, on a vacation to get away from my overbearing family. I told none of them where I was going. FML

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By chippuh - 26/04/2009 23:44 - United States

Today, my family and I drove to a mall an hour away. We split up, and I went into a store by myself. A little later, I get a call from my brother asking me where I am. They had already left to go home and didn't notice me missing from the car. They were already halfway home. FML

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By hunterchik - 29/09/2018 15:30

Today, I found out about my parent's divorce over Facebook from my sister who lives 8 hours away in another province. They made the decision 3 weeks ago. I live with my parents. FML

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By OhLovely - 01/11/2012 01:39 - Canada - Mississauga

Today, I found out that my over-controlling parents would be moving in next door. I'm almost 23, and moved 5,365 km away to get away from them. FML

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By daenerys stromboli - 28/12/2013 18:11 - Ireland - Navan

Today, my parents started fighting at a restaurant. Embarrassed, I went to the restroom to get away and stayed in there for about 15 minutes, knowing how long their fights can last. When I came back, they were gone. They'd ditched me, and left me to walk several miles back home. FML

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You really shouldn't have

By ParentsSleepingOnMyCouch - 13/02/2024 00:00 - United States - Renton

Today, I was awakened by knocking on my door, only to find my parents standing there. Turns out, they booked two one-way tickets to visit me from another country. Their plan? I should scrap my upcoming 2-week vacation to hang out because they invested in this trip. Oh, and they didn't book a hotel. I'm 31. FML

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By Anonymous - 25/07/2019 06:01

Today, after 6 months abroad, I finally got home to the airport at 5 a.m. where my parents were supposed to be picking me up. I called my mother to let her know I'd landed. She picked up with a sleepy voice and asked, "Who is this?" I'm an only child and we live 2 hours away from the airport. FML

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By musicislife1337 - 08/01/2012 07:24 - Canada

Today, I received numerous text messages from my parents asking where I was and how worried they are. I was in my room, they didn't even notice me walk in. FML

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NavalAvaiations1 5

Monday 24 June 2013 19:01

perhaps they were buying you a gift and then driving to surprise you. or, you just suck.

BntyHntrSeattle 30

Monday 24 June 2013 19:02

You just got "It's A Small World" stuck in my head.

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annie_nk 22

Monday 24 June 2013 22:09

If you live Dubai, bumping into them is even more impressive considering how huge it is. (P.S. I'm on the iPhone app so all I see is United Arab Emirates.)

imonkeyface 9

Monday 24 June 2013 22:16

Be optimistic, maybe it was supposed to be a surprise! Although depending on why you decided to move so far away it might not be the best surprise.

Himlagott 14

Monday 24 June 2013 22:36

Why assume OP is the one who moved? Maybe they are natives, and the parents are the ones that moved 5k miles?

football98_fml 20

Monday 24 June 2013 22:33

great job OP, u ruined their surprise visit

Cazz91 21

Monday 24 June 2013 23:07

I'm sure there is a reason as to why they didn't call you... Or your parents are just mean.

r0cks0 6

Monday 24 June 2013 23:15

At 5000 miles, how could they not have been there to see you? Your just an evil child for ruining their surprise

venus89 17

Monday 24 June 2013 23:20

At least you got to spend time with them. Could be worse

GarysMom725 10

Monday 24 June 2013 23:58

That was rude!

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 25 June 2013 0:32

Is it really that bad to bump into them?

WhiteCrimson 23

Tuesday 25 June 2013 0:38

Sucks to be you man, good luck working this psycological kink out.

LyraAlluse 25

Tuesday 25 June 2013 1:04

That would be awkward for sure.

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