Love: Today, I asked my girlfriend's father for permission to take...

By Anonymous - 29/11/2014 21:54 - United States - North Adams

Today, I asked my girlfriend's father for permission to take his daughter's hand in marriage. He asked me "Which one?" I said "Uh, the one I'm dating... Lisa." He belched and said, "Yeah sure, throw 'er off a cliff for all I care. Piss off, boy." So much for chivalry. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/01/2014 22:59 - United States - Dallas

Today, I asked my girlfriend's dad for permission to take her hand in marriage. He said no, because he doesn't want her marrying a "sexist idiot who treats her like property", which he thinks asking permission amounts to, then told me to grow up. FML

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Traditional

By Vinny1017 - 07/10/2010 14:26 - United States

Today, I asked my girlfriend's father if I could marry his daughter. He smiled, shook my hand, and said "No. Now get out of my house." FML

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By Anonymous - 22/07/2010 06:44 - United States

Today, my girlfriend's father sent me a text message that simply stated "You ruined my relationship with my daughter." I wanted to ask him for his blessing to marry his daughter. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/02/2011 03:21 - United States

Today, I asked for permission to marry the girl I love. Her father not only said no, he said "HELL no!" FML

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By notready - 15/10/2013 06:49 - Australia

Today, I proposed to my girlfriend at a dinner with our two families. Not only did she flatly reject me, my dad said, "Good call. He's not ready." FML

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New deal

By Anonymous - 05/01/2020 18:00

Today, my girlfriend's dad offered me $100 to break up with his daughter. I eagerly replied "No", but my girlfriend grabbed the money and said, "Deal." FML

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By wtactualfuck :( - 24/10/2012 21:08 - United States

Today, my boyfriend went to ask my dad for my hand in marriage. All I could make out from the door was mumbling, until profanities started flying. My boyfriend shouted "well she's a SINGLE bitch now!" and stormed out of the house. My dad still refuses to tell me what happened in there. FML

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By Anonymous - 10/05/2013 23:16 - Switzerland - Saint Gallen

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

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By ccblock - 17/09/2010 01:30 - United States

Today, my girlfriend's dad offered me $100 to break up with his daughter. I eagerly replied "no", but my girlfriend grabbed the money and said, "deal." FML

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Great, just great

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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Sunday 30 November 2014 8:23

Good on you. Hopefully you don't have to deal with him too much in the future

aljop 15

Sunday 30 November 2014 8:25

That was classy to ask for his blessing. It sucks that you may have a classless asshole for a father in law.

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pharm121 21

Sunday 30 November 2014 16:24

In fairness, asking for someone's hand in marriage has nothing to do with chivalry. The rules of chivalry are about how to conduct yourself before a medieval joust....

allplayedout 20

Sunday 30 November 2014 17:02

To be fair, you were asking the wrong person for "permission" by going to her (what's a better word for "snowdrift redneck?") dad when the only one who could give permission is, in fact, her.

KokiKariya 7

Sunday 30 November 2014 17:19

Asking for his permission is different from asking for his blessing

Chiroptera_Man 10

Sunday 30 November 2014 19:22

What if it was the other daughter? If it didn't matter, why would he ask :s

quarterbird 18

Sunday 30 November 2014 20:16

A. That was pretty decent of you. B. LMAO C. Congrats!

rachel8234 3

Sunday 30 November 2014 20:33

he probably does care about his daughter but doesnt care about who she dates. Would u want him to be over bearing and constantly digging into your business?