Miscellaneous: Today, I went out for dinner with my parents where they asked...

By NewFiancee - 11/08/2009 00:21 - United States

Today, I went out for dinner with my parents where they asked me if I was still dating my boyfriend so I answered no. They quickly responded by saying, "Oh so you finally got rid of that douchebag? It's not like he was getting anywhere in life anyways." I answered no because he's my fiancé now. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/02/2014 23:16 - United Kingdom

Today, wanting to break up with my boyfriend, I invited him to dinner with my parents. I was sure they'd hate him, which would give me the excuse I needed. They ended up loving him, and now they won't stop mentioning marriage. 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 nyx - 27/09/2014 08:16 - United States - San Francisco

Today, my boyfriend asked me to marry him. When I happily told my dad, he kept asking if I'd consider taking back my ex. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/03/2017 22:00

Today, my parents met my boyfriend for the first time. They spent the entire meal trying to convince him to dump me, all while I was sitting right next to him. FML

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By justpeachy - 08/03/2010 20:27 - United States

Today, I was invited by my boyfriend's parents for dinner at their house. The dinner went well I thought, until I was getting ready to leave. Before I could make it out the front door, I could hear them discussing their disappointment that their son would ever consider someone like me. FML

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By Stuck - 15/07/2009 04:01 - United States

Today, I was going to break up with my boyfriend after we went out for dinner. To my surprise, our families were also in the restaurant, to witness him propose to me. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/04/2011 10:19 - Australia

Today, I came out to my parents. They nodded empathetically throughout my entire speech and told me repeatedly that it was okay. As I smiled and stood up, my dad asked, "But you're still going to marry a guy, right?" FML

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Liar!

By busted - 22/09/2012 21:45 - United Kingdom

Today, I told my parents that I have a boyfriend. I was answering their questions about him, when my dad cut me off mid-sentence. He accused me of lying through my teeth, and said I'd based him off a character from a Harrison Ford movie. FML

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By bob7654 - 11/11/2016 02:44 - United States - Arlington

Today, my parents asked me if my girlfriend of two years and I wanted to go see a musical with them. I haven't told them that she broke up with me the day after she met them. 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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Luckster 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 9:07

Parents never seem to approve of anyone's significant other for some reason.

Orchid_fml 2

Tuesday 11 August 2009 9:13

he's your fiance && your parents weren't even told about it ? you think , telling them when prompted , that he's not your boyfriend anymore was a good way of breaking the news ? YDI .

Comments

PokeyStix 3

Tuesday 11 August 2009 18:21

Why didn't you tell them first? How could you get engaged and wait for them to ask you about it?

_THE_MASTER_ 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 18:44

what ever happened to getting a father's blessing? are those days long gone now?

philly8608 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:10

I sparked a debate, awesome. It's why I also included the caveat of "at least informing them." It'd be at least the respectful thing to do to tell the parents of your fiancee that you proposed to them.

spillproof 0

Wednesday 12 August 2009 0:57

Do parents really call people douchebags?

HFcinfinity 0

Wednesday 12 August 2009 1:35

i dont think this is an fml they prolly thought that he dumped her or she dumped him and wanted to make her feel better about it

fawfulster 11

Wednesday 12 August 2009 3:24

The good side is that when they realize you're still dating him they're gonna get pissed, and there's nothing they can do.

irockmyworld 0

Wednesday 12 August 2009 3:54

so you get engaged and your parents don't even know? what kinda dysfunctional family are you living in

xXTwilight4LifeX 3

Wednesday 12 August 2009 4:36

Okay, here's my rant. A man should not ask a woman's FATHER for his PERMISSION BEFORE he proposes. He should ask for her PARENTS' BLESSING AFTER he proposes. Yes, there is a difference. "Permission" is asking if it's okay, while "blessing" is asking if they'll wush them a good life after they're married. However, it isn't mandatory in my opinion. To all of the "it's a thing of respect" people: Come into the 21st century, dipshits.