Kids, Family and Awkward: Under pressure

Under pressure

By No Pressure - 06/07/2022 04:00

Today, my mom asked me out of the blue if I was ever going to consider getting married. It wasn't until after the conversation ended that I remembered my siblings are all either single like I am, or incapable of having children. I am my mother's last hope of becoming a grandma, and she reminds me all the time. FML

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By loser - 02/03/2016 00:20 - United Kingdom - Leeds

Today, my mum asked when she's getting grandkids. I had to tell her that, at 21 years-old, I hadn't even managed to get a boyfriend yet. FML

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Sensitive

By Anonymous - 29/06/2020 17:00

Today, my mom had to go off on my grandmother because I don’t have kids yet and she, "wants great grand babies before she dies." My grandmother was going to gift me a baby outfit for me to get another hint. I’m 25 and can’t conceive because of health issues. I may never have my own kids. She knows. FML

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The matchmaker

By Anonymous - 29/09/2022 07:30

Today, my mom has been aggressively trying to get me to marry one of her coworkers, who is around my age. Apparently she loves her like the daughter she always wanted, and since it would be silly to adopt her; she is determined she will be her daughter-in-law instead, whether I like it or not. FML

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Got 'em

By Anonymous - 20/01/2010 06:50 - United States

Today, my older brother and I were teasing our mom about her age. When we jokingly told her it was hard for us to watch our parents get old, she responded by saying, "Yeah, well, it's hard for me to watch my kids grow up and not have anyone who wants to marry them." FML

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By Stupendous_ - 03/12/2012 07:17 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, while visiting my widowed great aunt, she took out her wedding rings and talked about the love she and my uncle had. Smiling, I told her that one day I hope to have as happy a marriage as theirs. Her response? "Knowing you, I wouldn't count on it." My mother sat there agreeing. FML

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A step too far

By Anonymous - 20/08/2023 10:00

Today, my mother keeps nagging me to find a wife, settle down, and have kids, even though I have zero interest in any of those things. She refuses to understand that I’m perfectly content being completely on my own. She even signed me up to Tinder without my knowledge. FML

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#Childfree

By ChildFree - 20/04/2015 23:55 - Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML

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Hypocrisy rules

By Anonymous - 12/03/2023 12:00

Today, I’ve been bricking it about telling my mom I’m pregnant but aren’t getting married to my boyfriend. My mom has a big thing about marriage. Then grandma told me mom’s just a hypocrite, because she got pregnant not only wasn’t she married, they had to do a DNA test to see who was my dad. FML

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By Anonymous - 26/03/2016 15:36 - United States - Mckinney

Today, my 5-year-old daughter said "Mommy, why doesn't anyone wanna marry you?" I've been asking myself the same question for all too many years. FML

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By beekie9 - 14/01/2009 14:26 - United States

Today, my mom asked all the old ladies in her church to pray that I meet "someone special". FML

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RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 6 July 2022 4:31

Why do you have to get married to have a grandchild for your mom? Just pop a kid out and you'll be her favorite child! Easy peasy.

J_Free_Woods 28

Wednesday 6 July 2022 5:26

And if she doesn’t want a child and has one just to appease her mom she’s going to resent both the child and her mom.

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RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 6 July 2022 4:31

Why do you have to get married to have a grandchild for your mom? Just pop a kid out and you'll be her favorite child! Easy peasy.

J_Free_Woods 28

Wednesday 6 July 2022 5:26

And if she doesn’t want a child and has one just to appease her mom she’s going to resent both the child and her mom.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 7 July 2022 1:39

How do you see so many moves ahead? It's like 3D chess!

Hangryko 29

Wednesday 6 July 2022 13:56

She can adopt if she wants a grandchild so much.

SirEnigM0nk 22

Friday 8 July 2022 6:05

Tell her to get a pet.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 9 July 2022 6:41

I feel your pain. I'm an only child so I'm literally the only hope for my parents to become grandparents. Too bad I don't want kids...

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Under pressure

Same thing different taste

Sensitive

The matchmaker

Got 'em

A step too far

#Childfree

Hypocrisy rules

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