Love, Proposal and Parents: Hope springs eternal

Hope springs eternal

By Anonymous - 13/06/2022 10:00 - United States

Today, my girlfriend rejected my proposal, claiming she refuses to get married until she finally finds her dad, so he can walk her down the aisle. Babe, he walked out when you were 7 and hasn't been seen or contacted you since. Just say you don't wanna marry me so we can both move on. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 426

You deserved it 174

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By notready - 15/10/2013 06:49 - Australia

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

I agree, your life sucks 51 968

You deserved it 6 801

By Anonymous - 10/02/2016 15:32 - United States - Wexford

Today, my aunt informed me that my dad thinks my boyfriend is a loser deadbeat because he hasn't proposed to me after two years of dating and co-habitation. He hasn't asked because I already made it very clear I have no interest in marriage. FML

I agree, your life sucks 21 370

You deserved it 4 868

By Chewy - 05/01/2010 10:45 - United Kingdom

Today, after my girlfriend telling me for years that she would marry me in a heartbeat, I finally proposed. She said no. FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 562

You deserved it 4 271

By John - 07/11/2009 21:45 - United States

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend of 6 years. She said no. Why? She's already married. FML

I agree, your life sucks 55 718

You deserved it 6 347

Property dispute

By Anonymous - 19/01/2014 22:59 - United States - Dallas

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

I agree, your life sucks 54 829

You deserved it 11 965

Traditional

By Vinny1017 - 07/10/2010 14:26 - United States

Today, I asked my girlfriend's father if I could marry his daughter. He smiled, shook my hand, and said "No. Now get out of my house." FML

I agree, your life sucks 45 420

You deserved it 4 852

Overreaction

By Anonymous - 06/03/2024 15:00

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend but she refused. Why? Because instead of asking her, “Will you marry me?” I asked her to “be my wife.” She flew off the handle because “my wife” suggests she would be mine, like ownership, like domestic slavery. I don’t want to marry her anymore; she’s nuts. FML

I agree, your life sucks 767

You deserved it 197

Delayed

By inheritance - 05/05/2015 14:44 - Denmark - Lyngby

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said, "Sure, but not yet." As we've been together for five years, I was a bit confused, but she cleared that up with, "Not until your dad has died, I don't want him to ruin my wedding with a bad toast." FML

I agree, your life sucks 39 495

You deserved it 3 439

Daddy's girl

By Anonymous - 07/11/2021 14:00 - Guam

Today, my girlfriend of 3 years broke up with me, a month after I'd proposed and she'd said yes. When asked why all of the sudden, she said her family disapproved of me, and I wasn't worth fighting for and potentially losing her father's love. FML

I agree, your life sucks 1 515

You deserved it 142

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 37 560

You deserved it 2 387

mike3775 35

Monday 13 June 2022 16:14

She made her feelings known. If you want to get married to her and she is trying to stall with that reason, cut your loss and move on. I would. Before I get downvoted into oblivion, I admire her wanting to reestablish a relationship with someone she hasn’t seen in years, but when it affects relationships, it’s too much

RichardPencil 30

Monday 13 June 2022 16:44

Move on. That's just a lame excuse. The dad could be dead for all we know. I'm any case, he's never had any interest in her and there's no reason he'd agree to participate in her wedding even if he is located. Next!

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mike3775 35

Monday 13 June 2022 16:14

RichardPencil 30

Monday 13 June 2022 16:44

spinningrecords 14

Monday 13 June 2022 21:17

Dump her ass

blargerpanda 13

Tuesday 14 June 2022 5:57

I unfortunately understand her feelings and I'm sure if I was female it'd make it even harder, but again I agree your life sucks and that shouldn't effect your relationship.

Sonotsuave 35

Wednesday 15 June 2022 6:28

Yeah that’s a shady excuse. I’d have a deeper talk with her about it, and if nothing’s on its way to changing soon, then I’d rethink the relationship altogether. Good luck