Money: Today, I found out that my Mum has spent the money she's been...

By Anonymous - 12/01/2011 13:14 - United Kingdom

Today, I found out that my Mum has spent the money she's been saving for my wedding on moving house. She called saving for a wedding for me a 'pointless cause' as it's probably never going to happen now. I'm only 22. FML

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By need_cash_now - 28/04/2013 04:29 - United States

Today, six weeks before my wedding, my mother decided to claim that she never agreed on paying for it and that she doesn't think she will. Now I have six weeks to scavenge enough cash for the wedding she planned in the first place. FML

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Sounds reasonable

By Anonymous - 19/05/2021 06:01

Today, my mum gave me a two-month ultimatum to get married or risk being disowned. I’m only 24. FML

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By Julia - 26/02/2010 05:04 - United States

Today, I found out all the money my dad has been saving in the bank for me since birth has all been spent, by my mother who I haven't seen or talked to in about two years. FML

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You tried at least

By oreosaretoocool - 05/12/2016 19:10 - United Kingdom - Cardenden

Today, I finally gave my mum an expensive designer dress I spent months saving to buy for her as she had been very depressed. However she has gained so much weight from stress eating she ripped it when trying to put it on, and now won't talk to me because, "I wanted to make her feel fat". FML

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By FuckedOver - 14/01/2016 14:31 - United States - Houston

Today, I found out my mom took around $2,500 from my savings account to pay off my sister's college tuition. She recently flunked out of her studies and won't be returning to college anyway. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/11/2009 06:53 - United States

Today, my very traditional parents told me that I should start a savings account for my marriage. I told them that I wouldn't get married until much later because I don't even have a boyfriend yet. They said, "Don't worry we already found a boy for you." FML

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Control

By Username - 23/03/2011 16:38 - United States

Today, my future mother-in-law informed me that since she is putting money into our wedding, that all the planning and arrangements are under her authority. FML

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By Sarah-Louise James - 29/04/2019 12:00

Today, I was told by one of my bridesmaids that she can't afford the travel costs to get to my wedding, after telling me that she didn't need me to organize alternate free travel for her. I'm getting married in less than two weeks. FML

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Unreasonable

By Anonymous - 20/12/2021 22:58

Today, on my 21st birthday, my dad handed me £12,000 and revealed he’d been saving my rent. When I asked what for, he told me it was to rent my first house because now I’m 21, he’s throwing my ass out. Neither me or nor my mom could talk him round, and unless I’m out by next week, he’ll start smashing my possessions. FML

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Lonesome wheels

By Anonymous - 28/10/2021 11:00

Today, while talking to my parents about my car, my dad said, "Don't put a lot of money into it because we will give you ours when we move." I asked why, and my mom responded, "Well, we helped your sister with her wedding, so this is going to be your wedding gift." I'm getting a car out of pity for not having a wife. FML

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SShelbyy 1

Wednesday 12 January 2011 15:57

You can't save up your own money?

Michyxo 14

Wednesday 12 January 2011 16:06

Well... You're 22 and seemingly not in a meaningful relationship? If you're going to be way older when you get married (30+), it seems reasonable to assume you'll pay for it yourself.

Comments

Kitten16 0

Wednesday 12 January 2011 23:08

STOP WHINNING AND PAY 4 UR OWN WEDDING

justagimmick 8

Wednesday 12 January 2011 23:24

Moving house is expensive, so she used the savings she had. Stop whining, if you plan to get married someday start saving for it yourself! Your mum may or may not help you out with it when the time comes.

pugglesworth 1

Wednesday 12 January 2011 23:45

i don't think it's so much that OP is disappointed because mom won't be spending money on her. it's what her mother said to her that made her sad.

chosha_fml 26

Wednesday 12 January 2011 23:51

@emoooze not in this day and age - unless you're a redneck or a Mormon. most people get married 25 or later. And that's not the point. Nobody's mother should describe them as a lost cause or imply they won't be loved or wanted. I don't care what this woman did with her money. It's what she did with her words that is appalling.

ChibiChibi_fml 27

Thursday 13 January 2011 0:22

Umm how do you know her mother bought her a new car or paid for her university? That is not an established fact.

artyfowl0 0

Thursday 13 January 2011 1:11

yeah guys I think she was more depressed about her mom thinking it's a "pointless cause" and the fact tht her mom thinks "it's never gonna happen" despite the fact tht she's only 22 ... so everyone calm ur balls about how she should earn her own money and pay for her own wedding ... !

Flutist 3

Thursday 13 January 2011 3:22

Op, your mom is a douche.

SAgirl 13

Thursday 13 January 2011 6:16

What a greedy bitch =(

DeaDGoD14 0

Thursday 13 January 2011 7:29

Your life sucks for your mother expecting you to be mairried by 22. You deserve it for expecting you mother to pay for your wedding in full. Side note: if you do get married, don't invite your mother