Kids: Today, I had to yet again tell my mother-in-law that I wasn't...

By futuremum - 22/03/2012 17:14 - United Kingdom - Bristol

Today, I had to yet again tell my mother-in-law that I wasn't going to name my unborn baby "Ermintrude" after her late mother. My husband told me to stop being difficult, and that he agrees that it would be nice. FML

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By baby names - 23/09/2018 22:00

Today, I helped a lady give birth on the train. She was so happy she asked if she could name the baby after me, but as I told her my name she visibly turned her nose up at it, turned to her husband, and suggested naming it after his grandfather instead. FML

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By bluebride - 03/02/2010 17:58 - United States

Today, I got married. My mother told me to stop being difficult, because she was the mother of the bride, and it was her day to shine. FML

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By Anonymous - 03/12/2013 00:56 - Mexico - Distrito Federal

Today, I opened my heart to my father-in-law, telling him how he was a very good example for us and how his name would be great for our first born son, he interrupted, saying, "Cut the cheesy crap, now." FML

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By Username - 06/11/2010 17:58 - France

Today, at my cousin's baby shower, there was a discussion on what to name the baby. When the name Jacqueline was brought up, I made a face and exclaimed, "Ugh, I hate that name!" I was then informed that's the name of my cousin's mother-in-law. She definitely heard me. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/06/2009 11:11 - United States

Today, I was reading through a local wedding mag's advice page. A mother-in-law to be was writing about how to handle wanting her son to break off his engagement. I thought, "Wow. That must suck. I'm glad I like my mother-in-law to be." And then I saw her name. FML

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But now…

By Anonymous - 05/09/2018 08:30 - United States - Sewell

Today, my mother-in-law insisted we go to a baby clothing store. When I reminded her that I don’t want children, she sat on the floor, crying, kicking and screaming. She then said I was denying her grandchildren because I hate her. Well, I didn’t… FML

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Classic narcissist

By Vanessa - 28/04/2021 13:59

Today, my mother-in-law had a bitch fit because I had a miscarriage and my husband and I are having a difficult time. It’s her birthday and she said I should, “stop being an attention-hogging drama queen” and that, “shit happens, get over it” She doesn’t see what's wrong with her statements. FML

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#Childfree

By ChildFree - 20/04/2015 23:55 - Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/08/2012 06:00 - United States - Santa Fe

Today, it was my wedding day. When my soon-to-be-husband was saying his vows, he didn't say my name. He said his mother's. FML

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But mah granbabies!

By That 30s Show - 19/03/2024 03:00 - United States - Chicago

Today, my mother was guilting my wife and I for freezing embryos as a delay tactic to deny her grandchildren. Fed up, I told her, "Why don't you throw in a 'You'll miss me when I'm dead' to finish this guilt trip?" Now, she's crying and my father wants to murder me. FML

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Thursday 22 March 2012 22:22

Your child will hate you

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Thursday 22 March 2012 22:21

Ermintrude is a name that you joke like ethelburga not one you name a child, they would be teased.

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jazminadaire 2

Friday 23 March 2012 4:55

I feel soooo bad for you. I was in the same situation. I used it as a middle name and said hey it's better than not at all. Good luck!!

badactor009 0

Friday 23 March 2012 5:02

That name sucks. Give the kid a chance for a normal life. Don't do it.

hateevryone 14

Friday 23 March 2012 5:03

What kind of name is that? Really?

GMS1 7

Friday 23 March 2012 5:03

Bitches need to mind their business.

TheyCallMeDamien 17

Friday 23 March 2012 5:03

Give your child the name you want them to have. And giving in to your mother-in-law is a bad idea cause it sets a bad precedent for boundaries.

eyecon502 13

Friday 23 March 2012 5:38

In-laws...you can't live with them, and they never die soon enough.

KaitlynxD 5

Friday 23 March 2012 6:03

It's your child, if you don't want to name her that then don't. Suggest it as a middle name instead? You could always call her Minnie!

mangoqueen 8

Friday 23 March 2012 6:39

Ugh. Mother-in-laws are the worst. Mine didn't like the name my husband and I picked so she would pronounce it incorrectly in from of us and sigh really heavily if she had to tell anyone my daughter's name. Once the baby's out, they tend to get over it. It's like, yeah, keep picking on her name and you won't see her anymore.