Love, Family and Awkward: Traditions, eh?

Traditions, eh?

By Anonymous - 02/08/2023 10:00 - Albania

Today, my boyfriend and I are Balkans (Albanian to be more specific) and him, his dad, and my dad went out for coffee to talk. I found out afterwards that my dad had accepted my hand in engagement without talking to me about it. I've only been dating him for a month. FML

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You deserved it 110

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By ihateguys - 26/09/2014 19:13 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I heard my boyfriend talking with my father in the backyard. I thought he was asking for my hand in marriage. He was actually telling him about his plans to break up with me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 967

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By highlandgirl10 - 21/07/2010 20:31 - Canada

Today, I brought my boyfriend of a year and a half to meet my parents. Turns out he dated my mom. This should be a fun dinner. FML

I agree, your life sucks 53 102

You deserved it 6 230

By wtactualfuck :( - 24/10/2012 21:08 - United States

Today, my boyfriend went to ask my dad for my hand in marriage. All I could make out from the door was mumbling, until profanities started flying. My boyfriend shouted "well she's a SINGLE bitch now!" and stormed out of the house. My dad still refuses to tell me what happened in there. FML

I agree, your life sucks 37 558

You deserved it 2 387

By jaymaag25 - 20/10/2016 06:28 - United States - Saint Joseph

Today, it seems like everyone in my family knew about my boyfriend's new engagement, all except me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 12 197

You deserved it 963

By taylor w - 31/10/2014 02:32 - United States

Today, I found out the guy I've been dating for 5 months is engaged to his girlfriend of 3 years. I found out as we were talking, waiting for him to come outside after work. FML

I agree, your life sucks 40 709

You deserved it 3 540

By explanations - 14/06/2013 06:48 - United States - Des Plaines

Today, after dating for almost a year, I decided to introduce my parents to the man I was sure I'd fallen in love with. When dad saw him, his and my boyfriend's face completely dropped. I asked them what was wrong because I could feel the discomfort. Turns out, I'm dating my dad's drug dealer. FML

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You deserved it 7 941

Don't let me be misunderstood

By sadfacemaking - 20/07/2021 08:01

Today, my boyfriend bought me a ring for my birthday. My dad now refuses to talk to me, because he thinks I'm engaged. My boyfriend thinks it's funny, because he'd never marry me. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 202

You deserved it 143

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By Anonymous - 29/06/2023 14:00 - United States - Greeley

Today, my boyfriend of four years proposed to me and I said yes. A few hours later, I found out he's been talking to multiple other girls for about three months. FML

I agree, your life sucks 887

You deserved it 109

For better, for worse

By limegreengiraffe - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Lubbock

Today, my boyfriend and I went shopping for an engagement ring. We ended up breaking up in the process. FML

I agree, your life sucks 44 857

You deserved it 7 466

By ohcrap - 28/09/2009 04:10 - United States

Today, I met my boyfriend's father for the first time. We were at a restaurant and my bofriend kept playing footsie with me under the table. When my boyfriend excused himself to go to the restroom, the game of footsie was still going on. FML

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You deserved it 4 604

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 2 August 2023 16:03

You're marrying your dad? I'm sure your boyfriend isn't happy with this. And his dad is jealous knowing now that you have a thing for older men.

Yudith 24

Wednesday 2 August 2023 23:17

Maybe the guy who has been taught from childhood etc. etc. is his dad and the boyfriend is a little bit more open about the subject? It's worth a try to go out for coffee with the boyfriend before throwing the future babies with the proverbial bathwater.

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 2 August 2023 16:03

You're marrying your dad? I'm sure your boyfriend isn't happy with this. And his dad is jealous knowing now that you have a thing for older men.

FluffythePink 21

Wednesday 2 August 2023 21:25

Run away? Break it off if you can. Or insist on a long engagement if you can't. You *might* end up loving the guy for real after a year or so. If he's being pressured by his parents as well then you can both come to a compromise 'engagement' to keep them all off your backs. As to your father? Personally, I'd never speak to the guy again. Anything else I'd want to do to him is illegal in most countries... Hope you figure it out 🫂

Iamthebanzai22 21

Wednesday 2 August 2023 21:57

Do you really want to spend your life with a guy who has been taught from childhood that you do not have autonomy over your future and your body? I don't care how in love you might be with him, find a way out. Run away if you have to before you get trapped in a life of abuse and servitude.