Miscellaneous: Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father...

By Sad nerd - 05/01/2013 17:09 - United Kingdom - Ringwood

Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. FML

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By Anonymous - 24/11/2010 04:41 - United States

Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML

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By 1940s wants their attitude back - 29/09/2020 20:01 - United States

Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML

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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

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By Anonymous - 12/08/2014 17:55 - United States - Newport

Today, I happily announced that I'm getting married. My dad immediately shot back, "And I'm getting E.D., who gives a damn?" Just when I thought he was joking, he muttered that "the bitch" will take everything in our divorce. Moment ruined. FML

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By Anonymous - 17/10/2009 07:52 - United States

Today, I was out and was having a wonderful time. At exactly midnight, I get a call from my father. He's divorcing my mother. He's also going to Florida with his mistress for the weekend. If that wasn't the best news ever, he'd love if I found an apartment to live in ASAP. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/12/2009 23:47 - United States

Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/07/2014 04:53 - United States - Muncie

Today, I broke up with my girlfriend. After breaking the news to my parents, I heard my dad mutter when I left, "Damn it, I liked her better than him." My mother didn't protest. 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 Noname - 16/03/2009 04:05 - United States

Today, I was rejected from the University of Washington. My dad has been a professor there for 30 years, and is on the board of admissions. FML

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By 1415926 - 22/01/2015 05:22 - United States

Today, I got a large envelope from a college I applied to earlier. My mom, expecting big news, made my family gather round as I opened it. It ended up being a letter of rejection from not just that school, but all three campuses of the state college. FML

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shjenn 7

Sunday 6 January 2013 2:09

What a great way to ruin a moment... I'd flip

shaebayla 6

Sunday 6 January 2013 2:13

Congratulations OP. Hang in there, and don't let their problems over shadow your success!

Comments

SillyGirl4602 23

Sunday 6 January 2013 11:29

I hope you are more upset at the fact that your parents are getting divorced rather than the fact that your dad ruined your moment. Either way, congratulations on getting accepted into college. That's a great accomplishment.

livewire1701 8

Sunday 6 January 2013 11:50

WIt's great you got into a good school and all but your parents are getting divorced! Whether it has been a long time coming or not it will be extremely emotional for both of them and can lead to major depression among other things. You need to get your head out of your selfish ass and be there for your parents. Celebrating can happen anytime but they need you now.

melissatyson9 6

Sunday 6 January 2013 14:45

Oh, it sucks when u can never make dad proud, congrats tho

The_F3rris 11

Sunday 6 January 2013 15:12

Im sure your dad is happy for you. It was just a bad time to tell him with the divorce on his mind. But you couldnt have known any better.

the_reichart 7

Sunday 6 January 2013 20:07

Life goes on dont let the problems of your present ruining your future

Synistiel 14

Sunday 6 January 2013 20:51

Is everybody going to say "Moment ruined." Now?

JJLDN 2

Sunday 6 January 2013 23:44

Offer on the 5th? Cambridge I'm guessing, congrats!

Pandamonia88 9

Monday 7 January 2013 8:27

The same thing happened to me, except not at the exact same time, I don't think they waited for me to get accepted :D To add to the fun I had a conditional offer and UCAS didn't give proof of my grades, they lost them or something.. But my parents weren't exactly jumping with joy when I got accepted.