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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Top comments
jts2 3
Forced relationships? Is that even LEGAL?
bamzoozler 0
That's harsh, an arranged boyfriend?? jeez
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Comments (93)
lost_in_delirium 0
I would start the account, and start saving for a way out.
fml_mu 10
Looking at it the positive side you now do not have to take the trouble to find a guy for you ;) And who knows? Maybe your choice would have been worse than what they have chosen for you! :P
JBsGirlee 7
Oh god
nandini710 0
are u indian
kkrazyangel 16
Maybe he's good looking! ;)
mkcherry 14
Thank god you live in America, where you don't have to marry the man they choose and they just have to deal with it.
The_9th_Doctor 18
crazy but at least they love you. even if they are a bit controlling
Starham1 14
Wow. Japan is the only country in the world that still has arranged marriages. I will assume that you don't live in Japan. How ancient is your family?
ChoolyBooly 32
Awe! So wrong but so sweet.
Karlsmarx2 9
That would've been more common in the Middle Ages up until the 40's and still happens today luckily my parents are modern and ignorant