Today, my grandmother called me to tell me that there will be a nice, single guy for me to meet at the family reunion. She went on and on about how perfect he was for me. I didn't have the heart to tell her I'm a lesbian, and have been out to the rest of the family for over six years. FML
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Autumn: Leaves and Laughter
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Today, I finally came out to my family as a lesbian. My grandma then told me I'm just going through a phase because I finally realized I'm not pretty or skinny enough to get a man. FML
Today, I called my grandmother to wish her a happy Valentine's Day. She asked me if I had a date lined up. I didn't, and before I could explain why, she responded with, "Well, maybe all the other gays went on vacation!" Thanks Grandma, I'm not gay. FML
Today, I've been single for so long my grandmother had to ask if I actually like women or not. FML
Today, I came out as lesbian and introduced my new girlfriend to my family. My mom angrily told me that I should have waited until my grandparents had died before coming out, and that I was "extremely disrespectful" for making this announcement. I honestly thought everyone would be fine with it. FML
Today, after having a long talk with my mother about LGBT rights, she told me that she was totally open. I felt completely relieved, being gay myself. Seconds later, she said, "But not for you. I want you to find me a nice girl that can give me lots of grandkids." FML
Today, my entire family thinks I'm a lesbian. I'm straight. I'm embarrassed and don't know how to tell them that I've been single for so long because I can't get a guy. FML
Today, I attended a family reunion, during which my grandma gave me "relationship advice" in front of everyone. She's been married five times, and her longest marriage lasted a whole 6 months. FML
Today, my grandma called me to tell me that a couple of cute boys stopped by her house to borrow something. She told them all about me, and that I would be interested in them. My love life is so pathetic, even my grandmother is trying to hook me up. FML
Today, my friend, who is gay, announced that he's getting married. I implored him to not invite my parents and (especially) my grandma, for reasons that I'm sure you can figure out, but he did anyway. Long story short, he's inconsolable. What excellent parents I have. FML
Today, my grandma told me point-blank that she despises gays, but that she'll go to my wedding for the booze and nothing more. FML
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Feebyy 10
A guy at the family reunion? He's a family friend right?...and not a relative
micahdunk 13
Maybe he has a sister.
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Comments (105)
partypickle 4
Heyyyy ;) Jk jk
MatteKudasai 17
Why did you even bother to make this comment?
DanielleinDC 33
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
Have you told your grandmother you're a lesbian? If so, FYL. If you haven't told her, YDI. That said, a family reunion is not the place to meet potential dates, whether you're straight, bi, or gay. That's just wrong?
emilyjgraham 34
How can she deserve it? Sometimes people of that generation might not understand and I think OP would much prefer to have a good relationship with her nan because (apologies for being a bit depressing) she may not have long left and she might want to live her life to the full with her family rather than witnessing big family rifts because she doesn't agree with her granddaughters sexuality. :)
Eluveitie 9
22, did you even read the FML?
icepick23 12
Just send her a video of you licking another girl's ******?
lilhellian 26
Granny certainly would know what a **** is after that..
perdix 29
What's the problem? Obviously, you can't marry a sibling, but some states allow first cousins to marry. Beyond that, it seems like everyone else is fair game. The idea of the genetics of breeding with distant relatives causing idiot offspring is overblown -- the true cause is TV :)
desolator 2
it is even allowed in all religions to marry any girl other than mother, grandmothers, mother's sister, father's sister, daughters. cousins are fine
DaytimeAura 1
Inbreeding is what caused the war of spanish succsession. while it might not have drastic effects first generation, its not really a good idea.
julianhyde 5
So... If both of you make the sandwiches... Who do you give them to? =
perdix 29
Or if you go to a restaurant and neither of you pay?
MatteKudasai 17
Or if you go to the cinema and both leave your purses at home?
Impignorate 8
Aw, she's just trying to be helpful. I think it's best to tell her, mate.
Iknoweverything 29
Relax OP. If this guy isn't single, he probably won't be interested anyway. He's probably there because he didn't want to say no to either your grandma or a family member, and if he's not family, the whole thing will be really awkward for him anyway. If he's the nice boy your grandma says, he'll probably be polite, and then you'll never see each other again.
vencku 13
Pretty much. Meet the guy, be nice, have a great time, and make clear to both this guy and grandma that it just won't work between the two of you. End of story. Meeting someone doesn't mean you'll be instantely shoved in a wedding dress and put in front of a priest.
vencku 13
(Though I don't know why you seem to imply he isn't single. Either way, it doesn't matter even if he is.)
emilyjgraham 34
To add to vencku, even if he was interested, OPs a lesbian...
emilyjgraham 34
She wouldn't be interested anyway* got a bit fast when typing! :)
Justmeedotcom77 3
I can relate to that, OP. My Grandma still denies the fact I am gay and am legally married to my husband.
perdix 29
Give the guy a chance. Maybe you'll switch teams ;)
Myo_fml 20
Do you just comment numerous times and see which one floats?
whyusofat 17
Do you just comment to bother perdy's free will? Because i sometimes occasionally do, its fine me and perdix go way back! Right perdy?!
perdix 29
#41, no, I do it because some stories make me think of several things that are funny to me. I hope they all "float," as you put it, but if some people prefer one of them over the others, I'm OK with that.
Marineman5 6
Atleast she's looking out for you.