By sneeuwbal - 25/12/2014 18:36 - Belgium - Dilbeek

Today, my girlfriend's dad called to say she wasn't allowed to come with me on a three-day trip on New Year's. He waited until Christmas to say it, even though we booked and paid for the trip nearly a month ago. Now he ruined both holidays. FML
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oj101 33

If you're old enough to take a holiday alone together in the first place, then I assume you two are old enough consenting adults, so just ignore the dad and go ahead with the trip. Your relationship is your business only - other people can join you in on the fun if you let them, but they have no right to dismantle or obstruct it.

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kingcaper817 14

Well if you are over 18 he can't really tell her what to do.

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Toodle_doo 15

And that's how the grinch stole Christmas.

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brebabee793 13

if your over 18 you can do what you want. and if you're not, you just have to respect it....

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Lexipants 21

Please don't tell me you're actually that much of a pushover. Stand up for yourself. Nobody else is going to.

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Cass_x 22

Ge bent ni de enige Belg waarvan zijn feestdagen verpest zijn. Ik heb ook ongeveer zo'n verhaal. But yeah, fyl

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sarah_baby22 15

That is so cruel, I would have been so angry if I was in your position. However, if you haven't already, try to convince him as much as you can, but if he still acts like a douche then don't listen! Just go with your girlfriend! If you are both over 18, you are old enough to go without permission.

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cryssycakesx3 22

it's easy to say "just **** it and go" when you're not going against your own father.

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Surge_Heart 12

Forget him and enjoy your holidays together :)

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grouper 10

It's because he knows he will get her drunk as hell on New Years

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lukian_fml 29

Then they'll have terrible tired drunk sex and she'll break up with him? Mission successful for the father?

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yenze 18

I am not sure why you need permission but my only question is why did you book and pay for the trip if you were still awaiting permission.

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cryssycakesx3 22

he previously had permission.

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yenze 18

it never said he had previous premission in the fml

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Axel5238 29

Not sure, but I'm guessing the OP's gf may still live at home and might be young enough the parent feels unsure or just doesn't like the idea. Living at home does restrict what you are able to do rule wise even if you are 18 or older. It doesn't give you magic powers to avoid potential reprocussion if you live with them. Also, could be they had hoped she'd be around for new years.

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limabeans101029 20

I disagree. There are lots of people in their 20s who still live with their parents. Don't you think it'd be a little ridiculous to stop them from going on holiday?

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Clarence Gilbert 7

when i came home from boot camp i was 21. i was living with gma and i wanted to go out. she told me no. her house her rules.

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Axel5238 29

I think it would be silly but who knows how the parents are or the OP's gf. Given the parents consent is an issue who knows if the gf as far as the parents are conserned isn't thought of being mature enough to handle a holiday with the significant other. Also, it implies that the gf and OP are young enough that responsibility may come into play.

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Miss_Moody23 19

My parents were absolute control freaks. They always threatened to kick me out if I didn't stop talking to certain people and seeing them. I was a shit kid, I went behind their back and the gave them a big middle finger at 16 and said "Alright, I'll go then"

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