Miscellaneous: Today, my very traditional parents told me that I should start...

By Anonymous - 30/11/2009 06:53 - United States

Today, my very traditional parents told me that I should start a savings account for my marriage. I told them that I wouldn't get married until much later because I don't even have a boyfriend yet. They said, "Don't worry we already found a boy for you." FML

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By Ginger - 03/10/2010 18:34 - Canada

Today, my boyfriend told me I should finish school early and get a job so we can get married, because then he'll have enough money to buy the truck he's had his eyes on for our whole relationship. FML

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By sauce - 24/09/2010 06:33 - United States

Today, after months of looking, my fiancé and I finally signed a lease. We are using my savings to pay for it. This apparently poses a "moral dilemma" for my in-laws, who think we should wait to be married. I'm paying for an apartment I'm not allowed to live in. 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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Traditions suck

By Anonymous - 19/05/2022 02:00 - Australia - Sydney

Today, I'm 21 and my parents expect me to get married before moving in with my boyfriend. We want to move overseas for our careers before marrying, but my parents think that “if that’s how things are going to be, then it’s best you break up. You need to uphold to our traditions.” I don't know what to do. 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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Supportive

By katerina - 29/11/2013 22:27 - United Kingdom

Today, I overheard my parents talking about me and discussing how I've never had a boyfriend. My mum laughed that maybe they should pay someone to go out with me, and my dad replied, "Heh, not enough money in the world." FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2011 13:14 - United Kingdom

Today, I found out that my Mum has spent the money she's been saving for my wedding on moving house. She called saving for a wedding for me a 'pointless cause' as it's probably never going to happen now. I'm only 22. FML

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By undanya__four - 10/04/2015 20:19 - United Kingdom - Bristol

Today, my boyfriend told me he's prepared to commit to marriage, but only if I buy my own ring and tell everyone he surprised me with it. 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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Lonesome wheels

By Anonymous - 28/10/2021 11:00

Today, while talking to my parents about my car, my dad said, "Don't put a lot of money into it because we will give you ours when we move." I asked why, and my mom responded, "Well, we helped your sister with her wedding, so this is going to be your wedding gift." I'm getting a car out of pity for not having a wife. FML

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Monday 30 November 2009 13:10

Forced relationships? Is that even LEGAL?

bamzoozler 0

Monday 30 November 2009 13:04

That's harsh, an arranged boyfriend?? jeez

Comments

Weil 0

Thursday 3 December 2009 5:22

I lol'd at the comments. "WTF?! Arranged marriage can't, just CAN'T be legal in good ol' Murka! I AM SHOCKED AND APPALLED."

Starham1 14

Tuesday 10 February 2015 5:58

It's not illegal, if you are asking. It's just incredibly uncommon.

swimspy 3

Friday 22 January 2010 1:03

umm isn't tht kinda a good thng?? u wnt b alone

Jakojan 4

Monday 8 March 2010 5:12

Parents: Oh yeah. Didn't you know? You already have a boyfriend. We found him in a dark ally somewhere and told him your address and gave him a key because he was so nice. You've even been sleeping together for 7 months now. We just kinda figured you noticed.

Cris_xP 0

Monday 12 April 2010 9:54

is he cute?.....x)

antonioohama 0

Wednesday 19 May 2010 9:58

You're in the States, so this is not an FML (no one can force you to marry someone) .

walkmywaynot 0

Thursday 29 July 2010 8:07

prearranged ftw?

ChocolateEclaire 0

Monday 2 August 2010 1:51

72 LMAO!!!!

ymonkey96 0

Sunday 15 August 2010 14:34

are u Indian by any chance

Sindy_fml 4

Thursday 19 August 2010 2:34

jeez, maybe it isn't an arranged marriage, maybe op's parents were just jokingly suggesting a boy... People can be so shallow these days :]

artemisrox98 10

Sunday 14 November 2010 1:10

Man, that sound's like what happened to my friend's little sister. The little sister (who is five) was going to be married (arranged and later in life) to her cousin, who is 6 years older than her.