Love: Today, I was supposed to talk to my girlfriend's mom to ask permission...

By imafrickenidiot - 08/03/2010 08:33 - France

Today, I was supposed to talk to my girlfriend's mom to ask permission to date her daughter but I chickened out. We've been together for almost a year, but have not been on a real date because I am too damn scared of her family. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/05/2015 03:44 - United States - Mountain View

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said she wanted to accept, but that she'd basically have to get her mom's permission first. Apparently the answer was no. The worst thing is that she really is this unhealthily dependent on her mom, and probably wasn't lying about needing her permission. FML

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By Anonymous - 20/03/2023 00:00 - United States - Miami

Today, I finally got up the nerve to ask out my crush, only to find out that they're already in a committed relationship with my mom. FML

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By Tonguetied0496 - 10/12/2012 07:21 - United States - Claremont

Today, I met my girlfriend's father for the first time; he asked me to explain my interest in dating her. In a mix of me trying to say "I want to be with your daughter" and "I want to be in your daughter's life" I got confused and said, "I want to be in your daughter." FML

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By Anonymous - 31/05/2024 05:00 - United Kingdom

Today, our daughter has actually been dating a decent guy, compared to the usual losers, and was going to meet his parents. My wife put her foot in it by repeating over and over again how important meeting the parents is. She psyched her out so bad, she cancelled meeting his parents and dumped him. FML

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By K-9cop - 09/09/2009 23:11 - United States

Today, my girlfriend of 2 years broke up with me because I hadn't popped the question to her yet. For the last six months, I have been respectfully trying to convince her over protective father to give me his blessing. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/10/2011 04:17 - United States

Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML

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By Mal - 29/10/2010 20:02 - United States

Today, I finally mustered up the guts to ask this girl I like to dinner and a movie. She agreed on the terms that she could bring someone, and I'd said it wouldn't be a problem. When I met up with her a few hours later, I found out she'd brought her boyfriend. FML

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Funny story…

By Anonymous - 25/05/2024 22:00 - United States

Today, I met my girlfriend’s parents for the first time. I wanted to break the ice, so I brought up a funny story… about my ex-girlfriend, without thinking. The room fell silent, and my girlfriend’s mom just stared at me. My girlfriend left the room in tears. FML

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By LoveStinks - 18/08/2016 10:56

Today, I asked a girl what time she'd like me to pick her up for our date tonight. She didn't know what I was talking about. It seems like, after months of sweaty palms, nervous smiles, and awkward sentences, I only dreamed she said yes to going out. FML

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Will you…

By jake - 12/08/2012 15:49 - United States - Bend

Today, I invited my girlfriend over to a family lunch, planning to propose to her at just the right moment. My family was in on it, including my apparently disapproving mom, who kept causing a scene to grab my girlfriend's attention every time I went to pull out the ring. FML

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RedTriceratops 0

Monday 8 March 2010 16:12

Wuss. Man up.

fisheatsbear 6

Monday 8 March 2010 16:14

you have to ask their parents to date someone?

Comments

KarenEsau 1

Saturday 23 June 2012 7:41

grow a pair

muzikmaestro 15

Monday 24 September 2012 4:41

I totally understand!!! I relate to that completely. my bf and I have been together for nearly 7 months, but my mother is trying to hold us apart. both of us are scared to ask her, but are determined too now that she's being so mean about us being together.

Thunder7102 2

Monday 15 October 2012 18:37

Why do you need permission from her family to date her? Just ask her out and she will ask her parents. e.o

ThePieGuy0817 29

Friday 4 January 2013 21:48

Both of my ex-girlfriend's parents own guns and have licenses. I know how you feel.

bonesofkhaos 9

Tuesday 11 June 2013 17:06

You don't sound like you deserve a girlfriend if your this much of a puss.

DirtySocks1 10

Saturday 24 May 2014 23:50

You're lucky, I had to ask my girlfriends dad!

Samba1234 13

Sunday 11 January 2015 12:06

First of all isn't reeeally old school to ask the parents for permission? second of all why is YOU hav to do it - shouldn't it be your girlfriends job to inform her parents that she got a boyfriend?

fantasyworld 37

Tuesday 8 December 2015 23:41

Why should you have to do it?

gatorgirl7563 22

Friday 15 January 2016 17:12

Sorry, OP, but without saying why you find them so intimidating, (and it being a good reason,) you won't be getting any sympathy from most the people on this site. But, as a shy person myself, you get an "I agree, your life sucks" from me.