Holidays, Vacation and Parents: Gonna make things awkward - FML

Gonna make things awkward

By nevermind - 13/08/2019 00:01

Today, while planning for our trip next spring, my friend told me that she's decided that her mom is coming with us. It’s non-negotiable. FML

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By novacabudsforme - 15/08/2016 10:11 - Hong Kong - Central District

Today, my mother told me that I could take a friend on vacation with us. Then she added that because I have no friends, my brother can bring his girlfriend instead. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/01/2011 13:30 - United States

Today, my fiancé suggested we bring his elderly mother with us on our honeymoon. FML

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By Nofun - 29/08/2009 18:40 - United States

Today, I was helping my mom pack for our family vacation. We were both talking about how excited we were, when she turned to me and said, "Would you be offended if I asked you not to come? It's just… I want to have fun." FML

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By Blöde Gans - 25/11/2014 16:14 - United States - Ormond Beach

Today, my mom booked a family trip to Sweden. This would be great, if she hadn't asked me to tell our former German exchange student that we were coming to visit her in Germany. She was thrilled. Now I have to be the one to let her down. 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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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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You'll understand when you're older

By Anonymous - 25/11/2021 11:01 - United States - Livonia

Today, my mom told me the night before our school trip that I’m not going so she could get a refund. Now I have to stay alone with my mom for a week, while my friends are having the time of their life in NYC. FML

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Pipe down, Brenda

By Anonymous - 20/05/2016 19:38 - United States - San Antonio

Today, my soon-to-be mother-in-law decided that she is going to be in charge of planning my wedding. All decisions must be approved by her, and anything she doesn't like will be thrown out. She also wants to go on our honeymoon with us to make sure I don't "defile" her son. FML

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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 voyagevoyage - 09/04/2014 22:38 - France - Les Montils

Today, I told my neighbor that I was going to Réunion Island on vacation in a few months. She said that she'd always wanted to go there. As a light-hearted joke, I said she should come with me. She's now booked a plane ticket. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 13 August 2019 0:23

Of course it’s negotiable. Your counter-offer is “No ******* way!”

AmbrosiaFan 18

Tuesday 13 August 2019 0:56

over 18? then tell her enjoy her trip with her mom.. under 18 and she's paying? deal with it.

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RichardPencil 30

Tuesday 13 August 2019 0:23

Of course it’s negotiable. Your counter-offer is “No ******* way!”

AmbrosiaFan 18

Tuesday 13 August 2019 0:56

over 18? then tell her enjoy her trip with her mom.. under 18 and she's paying? deal with it.

Sam Siggers 8

Tuesday 13 August 2019 20:45

I dont know or heard of many under 18s going on a holiday overseas without their parents or any form of supervision.

acmariner99 25

Tuesday 13 August 2019 1:44

Repeat after me: "then you are not coming."

LostSoul 19

Tuesday 13 August 2019 1:50

At least you get to go on trips. You can always chose to not go with your friend and her mom. Some people would just be happy being able to go.

Sam Siggers 8

Tuesday 13 August 2019 20:47

your misunderstanding it. her and her friend already booked a holiday together without one friends mum. now the mother wants to come and the mothers dsughter is saying its non negotiable. i wouldnt be happy if my mates mother was going to come on a holiday with my and my mate after we planned n booked it together.

LostSoul 19

Tuesday 13 August 2019 21:58

I am not misunderstanding anything. You know how many people would be happy to just be able to go on vacation? Most people are too busy trying to feed themselves and their kids. Oh no, her friend wants her mom to go. Tell her friend no, don't go, go alone, or just suck it up and be happy you are getting a vacation. Wow, so hard.

Sam Siggers 8

Wednesday 14 August 2019 0:37

did you delete your reply? i got a notification saying yoh replied but can't see it here. not bad mouthing just wondering is all.

Sinshine 28

Tuesday 13 August 2019 11:07

Of course it's negotiable. Mom comes, you stay. Mom can have your ticket and you spend quality time alone.

Peaches1914 13

Tuesday 13 August 2019 17:52

Is she paying her own way?

EmDizzle2007 28

Tuesday 13 August 2019 21:03

so... you were doing it all for the nookie and she's telling you stick in your... yeah??

slowhandjp 16

Tuesday 13 August 2019 22:56

Why don't you bring your father?

156496845646 5

Wednesday 14 August 2019 23:25

You could go alone or not at all.

wrenavery90 12

Monday 30 May 2022 22:04

So don't go.

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