Today, my very traditional parents told me that I should start a savings account for my marriage. I told them that I wouldn't get married until much later because I don't even have a boyfriend yet. They said, "Don't worry we already found a boy for you." FML
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Today, my boyfriend told me I should finish school early and get a job so we can get married, because then he'll have enough money to buy the truck he's had his eyes on for our whole relationship. FML
Today, I happily told my parents that my boyfriend proposed to me last night. My dad's response? "Marry that goofy bastard and you're out of the will." FML
Today, after months of looking, my fiancé and I finally signed a lease. We are using my savings to pay for it. This apparently poses a "moral dilemma" for my in-laws, who think we should wait to be married. I'm paying for an apartment I'm not allowed to live in. FML
Today, I'm 21 and my parents expect me to get married before moving in with my boyfriend. We want to move overseas for our careers before marrying, but my parents think that “if that’s how things are going to be, then it’s best you break up. You need to uphold to our traditions.” I don't know what to do. FML
Today, I overheard my parents talking about me and discussing how I've never had a boyfriend. My mum laughed that maybe they should pay someone to go out with me, and my dad replied, "Heh, not enough money in the world." FML
Today, I came out to my parents. They nodded empathetically throughout my entire speech and told me repeatedly that it was okay. As I smiled and stood up, my dad asked, "But you're still going to marry a guy, right?" FML
Today, my boyfriend told me he's prepared to commit to marriage, but only if I buy my own ring and tell everyone he surprised me with it. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed. I was about to call my parents and tell them we're getting married, but they called me first to announce they're getting a divorce. FML
Today, I found the courage to tell my parents about my boyfriend. They simply reacted by lecturing me about how much he'll ruin my life, and how much they don't like him. They haven't met him yet. FML
Today, I found out that my Mum has spent the money she's been saving for my wedding on moving house. She called saving for a wedding for me a 'pointless cause' as it's probably never going to happen now. I'm only 22. FML
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jts2 3
Forced relationships? Is that even LEGAL?
bamzoozler 0
That's harsh, an arranged boyfriend?? jeez
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Comments (93)
sdcrazy1018 0
Um this is in America right?
personguydude17 0
yea NY
Tigg3r 3
Tell your parents to **** off. When you're ready,you're ready.
NorfolkDude 2
This is what you do. Basically take the boy into your room, then pretend to be having loud, crazy sex. You know like be jumping up and down the bed and banging it against the walls. Also, be sure to scream something like, "Oh you dirty boy, you like sticking it in there don't you! Harder! Harder! Give it to me!" Etc. Also be sure both parents are there. After about a few weeks, say you think you might be pregnant. Bang!
HarperGirl 4
i think this is funking hilarious
jts2 3
Funking? Dude, totally.
HarperGirl 4
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Anteezy 7
this is funny because the op is eleven.
Kukironosuke 16
even if it isnt an arranged marriage, parents are never any good for finding matches for their children, theres like a 15% chance the mystery guy will be a good partner by the op standards, but even if he is, if she takes him her parents will never let her forget who hooked them up
lostfaithinpppl 19
Stop letting your parents push you around. They are not the ones living your life.
misspeg 0
pretend to be saving for your marriage then when u turn 18, use that money to move out and tadaaa, freedom awaits you on the other side.
SpankyMcThrust 6
Kill them in their sleep and make it look like an accident. Seriously, worked for me.
Cristaderzi 0
Sooo whats the problem?! Your VERY VERY fortunate...
fiicere 5
1) No harm in meeting him 2) If you don't like him, tell your parents to shut up. They don't like it, leave. Maybe if you still lived in a feudal system, this might actually be a FML, but you're living in the US in the 21st century. You've got more options than you can count on both hands.
wh4t3v3R 0
Yeah, not an FML till you confirmed that the guy sucks. Traditional parents often have $$$ and find guys with $$$ and look good, so if you have to spend the rest of your life traveling the world in luxurious dream with an incredibly handsome man, it's just not an fml.