Money: Today, I invited my deadbeat dad over for dinner, hoping we could...

By Anonymous - 09/09/2014 16:47 - United States - Miami

Today, I invited my deadbeat dad over for dinner, hoping we could resolve our issues and build a proper relationship. Just minutes after he arrived, I caught him stealing money from my purse. He actually said I owe him for raising me. He ditched my mom and me when I was 5. FML

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By brigitte - 27/06/2013 17:35 - France - Noyon

Today, I met my biological father for the first time. He seemed to be slightly intoxicated from the outset, and less than half an hour later, he had tried to intimidate me into "loaning" him several hundred euros for reasons he wouldn't tell me. So long, "dad". FML

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Sneaky

By Anonymous - 15/06/2023 10:00

Today, I caught my dad stealing my money again, after I'd warned him he was on his last chance. I threw him out, since he’s been sleeping rough on my sofa. He reported me to the authorities for "elder abuse" and showed them fresh bruises I know the conniving old bastard gave himself. I was handcuffed. FML

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Piss off

By Anonymous - 25/05/2023 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my horrible parents turned up to the restaurant I work at just to mess with me. Dad forgot his wallet, what a surprise, and asked me to pay the bill. I refused so my manager got involved. My dad got arrested, I got fired and might lose my lousy flat if I’m late on the rent. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/12/2011 06:15 - United States

Today, I saw my dad for the first time in ten years. He was stealing my car. FML

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By that was mine - 15/05/2015 22:26 - United States - Cherry Hill

Today, my mom cleaned out my bank account, saying my "no-good dad" owes her child support and that she'll get it one way or another. FML

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By jill - 08/05/2011 18:25 - United States

Today, after weeks of money slowly disappearing from the stash in my bedroom, I confronted my son about it. I'm not sure which is worse: that my son is a thief or that he actually blamed his father for it. We've been divorced and haven't spoken for eight years. FML

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Deadbeat

By Anonymous - 02/04/2022 10:00

Today, after my dad ran off 15 years ago, during which time my mom died, and I had to become my brother's legal guardian and somehow get both me and then him through university while working 4 jobs, my dad turned up on our street. He tried to flirt with me, because he didn’t recognise me. Scumbag. FML

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By Yoooooo0 - 29/11/2009 18:10 - United States

Today, my dad and mom and I were going out to eat dinner. My dad wanted a romantic dinner just with my mom so he told me to make an excuse not to go. I did, which ended up as a huge fight, grounded and phone taken away. My dad just stood there in the background putting thumbs up. FML

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That was quick

By dumbdad - 08/09/2010 00:25 - United States

Today, my estranged dad drunk-dialed me at 4 a.m. to apologize, and to make amends. After crying and forgiving, we hung up. Minutes later, he called back to retract everything he said after remembering how I was rude to him at a party 3 years ago. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/06/2019 02:00

Today, I met my father, who I hadn't seen since I was a baby, at Subway. He made me pay for his meal. FML

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smilevue 23

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:39

Kudos to you for trying to fix your relationship with your dad. I'm really sorry that he disappointed you though. You don't need him in your life.

njgohard 16

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:38

Somehow there will be YDIs on this post.

Comments

paperman84 7

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:43

what an asshole. I hope you will forget this incident soon. Stay happy my dear.

igive 29

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:59

I hope she doesn't so that she can refrain from giving him anymore chances. Sounds like he doesn't care about her.

Aquila_Umbrae 26

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:44

Sounds like you owe him a punch in the face.

ThepurpleCow 19

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:45

Kick the mans ass! He didn't deserve you and he still doesn't now.

Bragi 12

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:45

Sometimes you just have to fire a parent. In 2005, after three decades I offered him a way to make amends; he has so far refused and I have continued to ignore all attempts at making contact. Frankly, it's been quite liberating.

iAmPaul 49

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:46

Sounds like it's time to move on. He's made irreparable harm to your relationship.

xivoricbutterfly 25

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:47

Im sorry op. He needs to pay you money for being a deadbeat.

_spacekid 11

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:51

It's sad that your own dad would steal from you, he's an inconsiderate bastard. But kudos to you for trying to fix the relationship.

devildog562 33

Tuesday 9 September 2014 21:56

Father of the year award goes to..... Your moms sperm donor. Sorry that you had to go through that . However you have the opportunity to make sure he doesn't come around again.