Miscellaneous: Today, my sister and I were planning a trip to get away from...

By Anonymous - 29/07/2015 12:04 - United States - Camden

Today, my sister and I were planning a trip to get away from things and visit some faraway friends. My dad then decided to insert himself into our plans. He got mad when we said no, and couldn't understand why we wanted to go by ourselves. FML

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By Bad sibling - 07/03/2019 20:00

Today, as planned, my dad confirmed that he would be flying up to visit me for the weekend. Not planned, however, was that my whiny and high-maintenance sister invited herself along too. There's no way I can dis-invite her without offending my dad. FML

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The cat's out of the bag

By Anonymous - 02/04/2023 12:00 - Australia - Taren Point

Today, my partner's mother and I had been planning a little surprise get-together for his birthday. A surprise weeks in the making was ruined by my dad asking, "Aren't you supposed to be going to (his parent's town name) this afternoon?" in front of him. Thanks dad. FML

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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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How to invite someone without actually inviting them

By Anonymous - 03/08/2021 07:59 - Denmark - Copenhagen

Today, my parents asked me if I was sure I didn't want to join them on a family trip tomorrow with my sister. I was never invited, and unlike the rest of the family, I have a full-time job where I can't just take days off with no warning. This is how they announce most "family trips" to me. FML

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Not now!

By Anonymous - 29/12/2021 02:01

Today, on my long-awaited vacation, I got a phone call from my sister. Her childhood friend died. She bawled on the phone, and my plans were ruined. My husband said it was selfish of her to do such a thing when she knew we were on vacation, so she ramped up the drama times ten. She and her friend used to bully me. FML

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By disfunctionalfamily - 27/04/2011 19:03 - United States

Today, I got married. My sister and father could not attend because they already had plans. My sister went to the mall with her friends, and my dad went to a pool party. FML

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By Sock_Muppet - 06/04/2019 20:00

Today, I looked at my sister's Instagram story, and saw her, my brother, and my father all on a family road trip to Reno without me. I wasn't told anything about it. FML

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Meddling

By Anonymous - 31/01/2023 12:30

Today, after telling my husband how excited I am to be going on a family trip without nieces/nephews because it meant our children will finally bond with each other, his mother took it upon herself to invite our nephew on our trip without asking us. I’m mad at her and my husband is mad at me for being mad at her. FML

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Mama's boy

By vacay no way - 14/07/2021 06:01

Today, I was asking my husband to help me finalize plans for our upcoming vacation. He, however, would rather pout and sulk because I don’t want him to bring his mom along. She’s been with us on our last few trips and it’s hard to get any alone time. I’m considering just going alone at this point. FML

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Narcissism in a nutshell

By Anonymous - 13/06/2021 00:00 - Australia

Today, my boyfriend's family offered me the trip of a lifetime visiting their families overseas. My mother threw a tantrum, telling me that it was my fault that she was never able to travel, it was my fault that she got pregnant with me and had to marry my abusive father. FML

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Crazyjohnb 23

Wednesday 29 July 2015 23:10

He wanted bonding time. you did not.

armyant98 15

Wednesday 29 July 2015 23:13

Although he might've just wanted to spend some quality time, he should also have respected the possibility they may just want to spend some time together when he was told no. Assuming it was a respectful no.

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beeferjay 34

Wednesday 29 July 2015 23:46

they get more co-dependant with age

thebosnian 11

Wednesday 29 July 2015 23:51

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feytensn 25

Wednesday 29 July 2015 23:56

Don't know what incest has to do with this topic. Just a dad that wants to spend Some qualitytime with his children. Downvote!

Apretendbiscuit 12

Thursday 30 July 2015 0:17

Not every families like yours bub

iiTzNeeNerz 26

Thursday 30 July 2015 2:46

#19 I think he was referring to the brother and sister. But, c'mon dude. You need help if 'incest' was your first assumption.

TeddysWoman4Ever 10

Thursday 30 July 2015 0:02

It kind of sucks that you wouldn't let you dad go but, if you live with him I'd understand not wanting him to tag along.

wickedhyype 17

Thursday 30 July 2015 0:27

Dads wanna have fun too...

LegionRapier61 8

Thursday 30 July 2015 0:37

This isn't an FML, it's just regular old drama... Dads do that kind of thing.

pandalover69 26

Thursday 30 July 2015 0:50

My boyfriend's mom just tried to do this, luckily she wasn't able to so we never had to say anything. We were going on our first vacation as a couple, I have no idea why she thought we'd want her to come along.

countryb_cth 38

Thursday 30 July 2015 3:10

Thankfully she wasn't able to come. That would have made things so awkward.

Sheh_fml 25

Thursday 30 July 2015 1:59

No matter his intentions, you can't just demand to be able to join other people's plans. You ask, then accept the answer. Even good intentions does not make up for a crappy behaviour. If he, as some have said, might have wanted quality time with his daughters, he should plan a trip WITH them, not hijack their trip and possibly ruin what they have planned. You can't just throw in another person and expect it to be the same trip.

DerpAngel 8

Thursday 30 July 2015 2:16

My dad is kind of the same way. He's a sensitive and protective man who I'm happy to have as a parent, but everyone deserves a brake from anyone at times.