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)
blastvortex 3
Haha. It's not like you're forced to agree, genius. Tell them off and go your own way... unless it was a joke, that is. Even if your folks are "traditional," actually arranging a marriage sounds more like a joke than anything else. Get a sense of humour.
travelerfromchn 0
If they are so traditional why dont they pay your cost of your marriage? I know there are many american parents pay for their children's marriage.
DecayDance_fml 0
Tell them to get lost, move out and find your own guy (:
CallMeHush 0
This is real easy to settle. Say "Daddy if you like him so much, You suck his DICK!" that should put it to rest.
hXcsoccerplaya 0
your parents can't make you marry him. the most they can do is not talk to you. if your under 18 they can't kick you out if you raise a stink. "Excuse me officer, but my daughter won't marry someone I want her to." no. but if you think ahead at all, don't tell them this until your out of the house. then you can support yourself without their input.
kukopia 0
Meet the guy. If you don't like him, tell your folks he wanted you to do wild, erotic things. If you do like him, you can use him to get away with almost anything by saying 'this is what he wants me to do..'
betamaxjim92 0
Don't stand for forced marriage, that is totally wrong. You're an American, you have a right to choose who you want to be with. if you're unhappy with your parents, move out. if they dont approve of it, the run like you stole something like a black man in harlem
Voids 0
My parents have said that to me before. And it wasn't them planning an arranged marriage, they were just pushy and wanted grandchildren. They set me up CONSTANTLY. There's no evidence to say it is or isn't an arranged marriage. So just shutup and stop criticising other peoples interpretations when you don't even know yourself.
sarbear995 0
suck it up
sosadrightnow 4
now you can't say you don't have a boyfriend. it might be a win situation depending on the guy!