Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said she wanted to accept, but that she'd basically have to get her mom's permission first. Apparently the answer was no. The worst thing is that she really is this unhealthily dependent on her mom, and probably wasn't lying about needing her permission. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I asked my girlfriend's dad for permission to take her hand in marriage. He said no, because he doesn't want her marrying a "sexist idiot who treats her like property", which he thinks asking permission amounts to, then told me to grow up. FML
Today, I asked for permission to marry the girl I love. Her father not only said no, he said "HELL no!" FML
Today, after my girlfriend telling me for years that she would marry me in a heartbeat, I finally proposed. She said no. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend at a dinner with our two families. Not only did she flatly reject me, my dad said, "Good call. He's not ready." FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She promptly had a panic attack and screamed, "No!" FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said yes, but the ring turned out to be quite tight on her finger. She then chewed me out, saying that I can't do anything right, then changed her answer to no. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said yes, but the ring turned out to be quite tight on her finger. She then chewed me out, saying that I can't do anything right, then changed her answer to no. FML
Today, my girlfriend of 2 years broke up with me because I hadn't popped the question to her yet. For the last six months, I have been respectfully trying to convince her over protective father to give me his blessing. FML
Today, I was supposed to talk to my girlfriend's mom to ask permission to date her daughter but I chickened out. We've been together for almost a year, but have not been on a real date because I am too damn scared of her family. FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said she wanted to stay just friends. Not only did I get denied, apparently we're also "just friends." FML
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Top comments
Cynt3r 19
She'll probably struggle later in life until she becomes more independent, but you might be better off without this one, sadly
PossiblyInDanger 24
If she really feels that she needs permission, she probably isn't ready for marriage. There's a point when you just have to move on. You can't be in a relationship with someone who still wants to be their parents' baby.
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Comments (83)
KingJiggleMuffin 15
Damn
Cynt3r 19
She'll probably struggle later in life until she becomes more independent, but you might be better off without this one, sadly
lexos 16
Seriously how old is she?
a1_z9 10
That's what I was wondering, can't really judge the FML factor here without knowing that!
Xivion 19
Seeing as the op uses words like "unhealthily dependant" , we can assume that she is at least old enough to be an independent person.
Exaspera 55
She needs to be on her own more. This can only get worse.
gczizza1997 15
In my family it is customary to ask the father for permission before proposing. My fiancé did it, and my father said yes. I have rarely ever heard a father saying no. If the father is out of the picture here, maybe OPs girlfriend wanted the boyfriend to ask her mom to follow traditions. However, if she was always dependent on the mom like this then it is weird
Matheo_fml 21
Yoe are waaaay better off!!
PossiblyInDanger 24
If she really feels that she needs permission, she probably isn't ready for marriage. There's a point when you just have to move on. You can't be in a relationship with someone who still wants to be their parents' baby.
tranced_ 45
Well I got nothing I'm unhealthily dependent on my mother too!
Zebediabolical 45
It is pretty likely that even if she does get permission that she'll likely transfer that unhealthily dependent to you. Keep that in mind OP.
booze_n_bitches 37
I feel sorry for OP's girlfriend, sounds like some odd psychological dependence and I'd hate to live like that. Hopefully you can coax her independence, because it sounds like you must really love her. Best of luck to you both, OP :)
spinda 22
This is just sad. I get that she wants her mom to approve the marriage, but letting her take decisions for her is just wrong. I'm sorry, OP.
saffy66 34
I think you dodged a bullet there OP. Marry her and you'll be marrying her mother as well. She'd probably move in with you. Find someone with a little more backbone.