Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff
Marietta, United States
Personality crisis
Today, I told my dad about my new diet. He somehow figured I was only doing it to look more attractive to guys, because he told me my weight is fine and that it's just my personality that needs work. Thanks a lot, Dad. FML
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Tripartita 44
He's got a point; as a guy, nothing is more attractive than a gal on a diet. I can barely contain myself when I hear about somebody doing Atkins. And forget about fellatio, all I care about is paleo. You're just trying to tempt us with your sexy, sexy food intake restrictions.
CrassKal 27
Depending on the specifics, that advice might be sound. There are many negative personality traits that can chase away others, and that a person would likely do better without. Perhaps you can get ask an unbiased source if they notice any behaviors of yours that can send the wrong message or come off as unpleasant.
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Mpii 11
That seems to be good advice though. People tend to think that that's an insult, when actually people need to work on their personality in order to improve them. Even when they have generally good personalities, there may always be traits that need work.
mollspuff 15
Ouch. That sucks, trying to better yourself and then getting shot down, especially by family. Don't read too much into it; if he raised you he's probably spent a lot of time analyzing your personality and how it reflects back on him as a parent. At least he didn't tell you that you NEEDED the diet, too!
399 41
At least he didn't call you fat :)
mezochan 29
I guess not being called fat is better than being told your personality is shit??
Malsain_fml 10
#16 I am not sure it is. Actually, I don't know neither OP nor the dad. But in theses times, I am pretty sure that telling a young girl not too loose weight to fit with society model-standards is a good advice. Most teenagers go on a diet without really needing it. And even if it's the case, the advice of working on the personnality is a goiod one anyway.
tiger820 20
ouch!
mickybagabeers 9
good chance he is trying to be supportive and not wanting you to be self conscious about your looks, just came out wrong. I'd be able to explain better, but I'm a dad myself..
Oh_No_Not_Him 25
Sounds like your dad's personality could use a once-over too!
Tenbed 10
Sounds like a dad to me.
spinningrecords 14
A dad will steer you in the right direction. Work on both and ask him to clarify and help. Don’t take it as an insult.