Parenting, Cars and Judgmental: Values

Values

By mira - 13/03/2021 17:01

Today, I told my mom I was leaving early to give my boyfriend a ride to work. She asked me why on Earth I’m even attracted to someone who doesn’t have a car. FML

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By metroido - 10/11/2021 02:00

Today, my mom asked me, “Why in the world are you attracted to your boyfriend AT ALL if he isn’t rich?” FML

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By Anonymous - 14/08/2018 15:00

Today, my boyfriend's car broke down on the way to the gym, so he called his dad to give us a ride. On the way, his dad talked about how much he hates me and our relationship, as if I wasn’t sitting in the back seat directly behind them. FML

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By strwbrry - 27/12/2010 02:29 - United States

Today, I came home early, and my boyfriend's car was in my driveway. Inside, he was talking to my parents. He walked right past me and left. My mother then says, "He wanted me to tell you it's over." FML

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You deserved it 2 863

Gripes and strife

By Jordan - 20/03/2023 12:00

Today, my girlfriend was griping to me about being late for work. When I pointed out that she wouldn’t be late if she didn’t rely on someone else for a ride, she bitched me out about being “unsympathetic.” Did I mention she refused to learn to drive? FML

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You deserved it 194

Dodged a landmine

By Anonymous - 23/03/2023 12:00

Today, my boyfriend introduced me to his mom, but she decided I was “unsuitable.” I hoped he’d be on my side. Nope, he just accepted her word as law, broke up with me, and pushed me outside. He'd driven me there, so I had to find a bus in a city I’ve never been to, in the dark, without a coat. FML

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You deserved it 120

Mom of the year

By Bianca - 19/02/2024 09:00 - United States

Today, my car’s at the mechanic's so I called my mom and asked her to come pick me up from class, since it ends at 9pm and I was scared to walk home at night. She told me, “Oh honey, you have nothing to worry about, you’re too fat to get raped, plus you need the exercise.” FML

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You deserved it 193

By oicwydt - 31/01/2009 23:25 - United States

Today, my boyfriend asked me to go to a car show. I told him to hold on, I had to ask my mom. I quietly asked her to say no for me. She said "Sure!". FML

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Mommy's bravest little boy

By Anonymous - 19/05/2020 20:00

Today, my boyfriend of 9 months asked me to park in a parallel street from where he lives when dropping him off. Why? Because his mom might see me. He's 32. FML

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You deserved it 326

Under pressure

By Jimagua1993 - 05/06/2024 16:00 - United States

Today, I told my boyfriend of nearly a year that I finally told my mother about him, and that she wants us to fly out so he can meet her. He said “OK” with a blank expression. I went to work, and when I got home, he and all his stuff were gone. He left a note on the fridge, saying, “Sorry, I can’t do this anymore. All the best.” FML

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By brokewithnocar - 21/01/2017 20:00

Today, my mom changed her mind about driving me to a job interview because she wants to attend a meeting at a church she told me she'd never go back to, full of people she hates. I can't drive because she refuses to teach me how. There's no public transportation. FML

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Chazzster 28

Sunday 14 March 2021 1:58

In case it’s not obvious to everyone, I am betting OP lives in the USA. In nearly all parts of the USA it’s pretty essential that you have a car unless you live in a very urban neighborhood. In all but the most centralized cities, pubic transit is not that good. Most people past high school or college with a full time job have a car, even if it’s a cheap used one - It’s one of the first things you get once you have a full time job. This is likely why OP’s mom said what she did. No car implies not a very good job in most of the USA. And poor job implies Daughter will be supporting boyfriend and ultimately mom might have to support both, so she has a motivation...

tounces7 27

Sunday 14 March 2021 8:11

Age is a pretty big factor here....I mean if he's young it's one thing, but if he's 40+ and doesn't have a car, and it's not because he's going green or something, then it's pretty pathetic.

Comments

RichardPencil 30

Saturday 13 March 2021 18:34

She's right. A man without a car is pretty useless. He should refrain from dating until he's saved up enough to get a car. And then he should only date girls that accept his vehicle.

alex_jaguara 32

Saturday 13 March 2021 23:22

A beatup civic with a fartcan will do.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 14 March 2021 0:55

If you want to date a 5 or lower.

Glitterbaby2613 20

Monday 15 March 2021 6:09

love your sarcasm lol

SirEnigM0nk 22

Tuesday 28 December 2021 18:37

Hoopties need not apply.

Chazzster 28

Sunday 14 March 2021 1:58

tounces7 27

Sunday 14 March 2021 8:11

Age is a pretty big factor here....I mean if he's young it's one thing, but if he's 40+ and doesn't have a car, and it's not because he's going green or something, then it's pretty pathetic.