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

Feklfekl2222 32

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.

Comments

trollfaced 2

Friday 23 March 2012 7:31

Why do you expect? They're women hitlers

shibbysgirl 4

Friday 23 March 2012 7:36

Use it as a middle name

Bettinatron 3

Friday 23 March 2012 8:06

My mom wanted to name me Ursula, but my dad chose Bettina. In my opinion, my dad saved my life. Save your baby's life.

Quidam_fml 0

Friday 23 March 2012 8:24

Time for a divorce.

MEM0817 18

Friday 23 March 2012 8:57

Yeah! Get a divorce right before having the baby because they can't decide on a name that will please everyone. Next week make sure to legally file for separation when you can't agree on what to eat for dinner! Seriously wth.

MEM0817 18

Friday 23 March 2012 8:38

The insane names people tell you to name your child. I had a guy offer me 1,000 dollars to name my unborn daughter after him... Rick. Then said I could name her Ricki, as in Ricki Lake. Ughh.

ruby999 0

Friday 23 March 2012 9:04

What a shit name

marisadc79 0

Friday 23 March 2012 9:06

Hmm husband siding with his mom against the pregnant wife carrying his unborn child for a hideous name. I do believe he should have his head examined. Don't name your kid that.

Sylvasa 15

Friday 23 March 2012 9:29

As it's your child, and not hers, you should get to pick the name, together with your husband. If they can't see that, say the kid is not his.

Raesin 21

Friday 23 March 2012 12:01

Yea, if you don't get to name the kid what you want saying the kid isn't his and potentially breaking up the marriage and the family is totally worth it. Only manipluative bitches use the 'it's not your kid' thing and usually then only for attention.