Miscellaneous: Today, I called my mother to tell her that I got engaged. In...

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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You deserved it 3 346

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By snazz23 - 02/05/2016 21:12 - United States - Bastrop

Today, I got engaged to the most wonderful man in the world. I excitedly called my mom to tell her the great news, thinking she'd be excited too. Her only response? "Oh." FML

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You deserved it 1 126

By newlyengaged - 08/01/2017 18:11 - United States - Atlanta

Today, my mother excitedly jumped up and down, announcing that one of her sweet younger coworkers got engaged. I wished she'd had the same reaction to my engagement when I announced it to her a few days earlier. FML

I agree, your life sucks 6 880

You deserved it 592

By porcelainleigh - 23/11/2016 19:41 - United States

Today, I got engaged. I called my mom and told her. "You didn't say yes, did you?" she said. Afterwards, I told my dad. "Uh, Congratulations. But, I have questions." Thanks guys. FML

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You deserved it 1 071

Really? In 2022?

By Anonymous - 04/05/2022 18:01 - United States

Today, I was busy going over wedding plans with my fiancé, when my mother called. Apparently, she wants me to "drop the joke" about this "fake engagement", because she was under the impression I was only dating a white guy to piss her and dad off, and was now getting carried away with it. FML

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You deserved it 119

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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You deserved it 3 934

By KismetSiren - 23/11/2016 10:30 - United States - Hoffman Forest

Today, I told my mother I got engaged. Her reply was a great heaving sigh, followed by ,"OK… So how's work going?" She showed more excitement last week when my brother managed to properly make Kraft macaroni. FML

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You deserved it 683

WTF?

By Anonymous - 15/04/2018 01:30

Today, I went to my fiancé's mother's funeral. His step-sister proudly announced that she's pregnant with his baby and they are engaged. FML

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You deserved it 321

Good for you

By Fergie - 08/10/2024 22:00 - United Kingdom - Hull

Today, I got my first big promotion at work. Excited, I shared the news with my parents. My mom responded with, "That’s nice, dear, but your sister just got engaged," and hung up to go back to celebrating with her. FML

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You deserved it 106

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

I agree, your life sucks 62 735

You deserved it 9 539

By Toloveornottolove - 12/06/2016 16:08 - Canada

Today, my boyfriend proposed. I was about to call my parents and tell them we're getting married, but they called me first to announce they're getting a divorce. FML

I agree, your life sucks 15 189

You deserved it 1 124

AnthonyWheeler15 24

Wednesday 15 May 2013 23:54

She should be happy for you! Don't let anything she said get to you! Congrats!

Shortay123 14

Wednesday 15 May 2013 23:55

Self centered people these days. And if she doesn't want to she doesn't have to let it affect her. Live your life the way you want to. If you are old enough to be engaged you are old enough for it not to matter how it will affect her.

Comments

Ziggy122 15

Thursday 16 May 2013 2:10

That you, Wolowitz?

vanessa09865 23

Thursday 16 May 2013 2:35

My goodness OP, how could you even considered getting married to your own boy/girlfriend without consulting your mother? People these days just don't respect they're parents irrelevant opinions.

olpally 32

Thursday 16 May 2013 2:53

I would've hung up after 2 minutes... Selfishness at its finest. Like your married life has any effect on hers? Don't think so. Other than maybe having grand kids with your husband, she needs to back the **** off.

jem970 19

Thursday 16 May 2013 3:11

What is it with people being so self centered these days? How can people take something that has no effect on them whatsoever and flip to make it all about them? Its disgusting.

stitch23 6

Thursday 16 May 2013 3:15

Sounds like my family, could be worse my mom told me i should get a 'nice' dress for my first one! Everyone has a little crazy in their family just a matter of how crazy...

TheSofaKing 7

Thursday 16 May 2013 3:56

You can hang up the phone.

MsMourningStar 22

Thursday 16 May 2013 4:20

At least she didn't ask you if you're pregnant like mine did. And make your fiancé promise to wait three years for the wedding before she'd give her blessing. I'm terribly sorry your mom sucks. Congrats though!

MattieJH 12

Thursday 16 May 2013 4:30

OP: "Mom, I'm engaged..." Mom: "what?! How could you do this to me!" FYL and FY Fiancé's life, Op. I see a Monster-In-Law FML coming soon from your soon-to be husband. Congrats on the wedding though, all the best!

mkcherry 14

Thursday 16 May 2013 4:40

Don't let her become some over bearing monster in law if you want your marriage to have even half a chance. Move away if you have to. She sounds like she wants your life to still revolve around her and her feelings. I cant imagine the men/women that put up with that crap, id put my in laws in their place from day one if they were crazy, thankfully they're amazing/supportive.