Awkward and Love: Parental approval

Parental approval

By Brandon - 04/08/2009 02:36 - United States

Today, my girlfriend called me from her parents' house where she is visiting. They were BBQing outside when out of the blue her childhood friend Adam showed up at the door for the BBQ. She asked her parents why he was there, and her dad replied that he "wants her to know that she has options." FML

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You deserved it 2 987

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By Anonymous - 09/06/2013 16:50 - Bangladesh - Dhaka

Today, days after I broke up with my girlfriend, my dad tried to make her feel better by inviting her to our family BBQ next weekend. FML

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By jack - 23/04/2012 02:43 - Australia - Melbourne

Today, I found out why my girlfriend comes over for dinner so often. She thinks my dad is a real babe. FML

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You deserved it 2 307

By Anonymous - 12/04/2013 09:24 - Australia

Today, I finally invited my girlfriend over to meet my oddball parents. The first words out of my dad's mouth were, "So, you're the silly girl who agreed to date my dickhead son." It went downhill from there. FML

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By Norwegian - 02/06/2012 16:55 - Norway

Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my dad. I thought it was a good idea at the time, at least until he took her aside for a private chat. During the chat, he told her all about my two previous marriages and advised her to "get out while you can". FML

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You deserved it 7 455

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By Anonymous - 24/01/2024 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my crush invited me to her house and I ended up meeting her dad. Then she suddenly had to dash off because her boyfriend, whom I had no idea existed, unexpectedly had free time so they were going on a last minute date, which left me awkwardly sat there in the kitchen with her dad. FML

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You deserved it 104

By Anonymous - 02/09/2009 05:56 - United States

Today, I told my girlfriend that her mom doesn't give us any privacy when we're at their place. I suggested that we go to my place for a change, and she agreed. Her mom called my house three times to see what we were doing. We're well beyond teenagers. FML

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You deserved it 3 931

By apparentlyhesbusy - 23/11/2009 05:09 - United States

Today, my boyfriend of almost a year invited me over to dinner at his house. Before leaving, I called him to let him know I was on my way. Just as he begins to tell me he'll call me back, I hear another girl in the background say, "Why don't you just tell her you're busy?" FML

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You deserved it 2 875

By justpeachy - 08/03/2010 20:27 - United States

Today, I was invited by my boyfriend's parents for dinner at their house. The dinner went well I thought, until I was getting ready to leave. Before I could make it out the front door, I could hear them discussing their disappointment that their son would ever consider someone like me. FML

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You deserved it 2 545

By FreakedOut - 31/07/2009 08:03 - United States

Today, my dad told me he was planning to have his steady girlfriend over for dinner. He's only had a few relationships since he and my mom split up when I was very young, so I was excited to meet the woman. He then told me that I knew her already. My dad is dating my aunt on my mothers side. FML

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You deserved it 2 822

By Anonymous - 04/10/2010 19:59 - Canada

Today, my ex-girlfriend was having lunch with my parents. Believing she was in love with me and feeling the same, I dropped by. My parents told me that she’s their friend and that she has a boyfriend that they approve of, all while telling me I was never good enough for her. FML

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You deserved it 4 874

elliebutton 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:17

Oh, that's pretty crap. And seems like the parents don't like you..

deathbunny256 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:38

Mean dad

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elliebutton 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:17

Oh, that's pretty crap. And seems like the parents don't like you..

lunaticsol 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 17:38

Why's this an FML? Because she has a childhood friend that likes her? Nowhere does it say she went for the other guy. The worst thing about it is that it's clear that the parents don't think highly of OP. Other than that, w/e. "Oh noes, other dudes wanna **** my girl!?" No shit Sherlock. If your girl is half worth having, that's gonna be the case. If you keep being a whiny douchy bitch then you'll really have some FMLs to write.

lmmmr 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 18:22

Seriously OP, if you are so threatened by the concept of competition that you post an FML about it, you are going to have far more serious issues in your life.

crazycontagious 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 19:27

Its an FML because her Dad obviously dislikes him, and I don't know how it is in your family or hers, but in my family my parents opinion really matters and if my Dad doesn't like a guy then it's see you later for him. Maybe he's worryed the same will happen to him.

MaryKatesCircle 0

Friday 7 August 2009 22:16

It’s an FML because the father dislikes him so much as to try and set up his daughter with another man. Not only that but while the OP is there. Traditionally a man always asks the parents permission before proposing to the daughter. How do you think that would go in this case…? So yes, it would seem that the OP’s life is pretty f*cked if he wants a future with this girl…

asb1234561 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:17

you are a losor second

mzmartinez92 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:33

not really 9th only if he gets dumped

Imawhalerider 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 10:00

you should get dumped by saying you ****** your girlfriend on a public site and include your real picture on your profile. good job for bragging though girls love that. Oh and put your real hometown for stalkers and to confirm for your girlfriend. Assuming you have a 'hot' fourteen year-old gf that you had sex with. She picked a real good smart guy for a bf.

Xdanicat 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 10:59

#16 is right. You suck #9. Get off FML.

BikerMike 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 11:51

what is a losor?

mike1921 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 12:34

I'm 14 too....and you're an imbecile mzmartinez92 If he gets dumped that doesn't mean that he's a loser. Maybe it means his girlfriend's an ass?

Ana_Aryani 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 14:58

Second!

DeathShad0 1

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:18

Where is everyone? Anyways, yeah your life sucks.

Takaska 0

Monday 20 June 2011 5:41

I LOVE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE!! XD Just so much! You have made my day, sir.

asb1234561 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:19

hey and remember if she can do better you probably dont deserve her so deal wit hit bro!

roberthuang 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:20

oh no, the BBQ party was ruined because of options..

DameGreyWulf 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 10:22

Damn those hotdogs vs sausages wars!

fuzzybrownbear 0

Sunday 16 August 2009 13:08

Sausages stand no chance especially with the alliance between hotdogs and burgers

GreenDaysGeekGrl 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:23

You don't deserve it, but your life doesn't suck either. It happens.

americayay 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:25

You said girlfriend, not fiance or wife, so it really DOESN'T hurt her to have options.

youaresofucked 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 11:54

it hurts HIM though.

BLNovelist 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 17:00

Yeah, it's just a bitchy viewpoint there. If other options is what she's worried about - why bother being in a relationship with him to start with? Not saying she herself is, just using her as a general figure for the statement...

ajkkls63 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 22:16

JUst be glad she told you. She could have never even mentioned it and let you learn by someone else.

sweet_as_arsenic 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:29

that had to be awkward for her... sounds like an episode of MTVs "Parental Control" lol

deathbunny256 0

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:38

Mean dad

anniebananie 3

Tuesday 4 August 2009 9:44

I don't really think it's appropriate to use real names in FMLs. You could have just as easily said that "a male childhood friend" showed up. Using unnecessarily specific information, such as names, can make the FML hard to relate to. Besides, I think that FMLs should be anonymous, not an avenue for calling people out.