FML : Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating...

Today, I got an offer to study at a good university. My father has been pushing me to apply for years, so I ecstatically broke the news. Instead of congratulating me, he just grunted and delivered the more important news that he's divorcing my mum. Moment ruined. FML

I agree, your life sucks

You deserved it

By Sad nerd - / Saturday 5 January 2013 17:09 / United Kingdom - Ringwood

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By shjenn | 7

#5310605 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:09

What a great way to ruin a moment... I'd flip

By shaebayla | 6

#5310610 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:13

Congratulations OP. Hang in there, and don't let their problems over shadow your success!

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By shjenn | 7

#5310605 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:09

What a great way to ruin a moment... I'd flip

gc327072 | 29

#5310679 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:38

Noor-

Because nothing says "fuck you, dad!" like impromptu somersaults!

EagorLuvsBigFoot | 8

#5310737 - Sunday 6 January 2013 3:19

Op said 'mum'. must be British :P

nanxi | 30

#5310788 - Sunday 6 January 2013 4:00

Oh phew, thanks for pointing that out, #36! I wasn't sure, after reading where the FML entry came from and all, so you sure cleared that up for me!

EagorLuvsBigFoot | 8

#5313761 - Tuesday 8 January 2013 4:11

^ Oh I didn't realize there was that feature. My deepest apologies. I was right either way though.. :)

WoWurCooL127 | 5

#5315971 - Wednesday 9 January 2013 11:05

Sounds more like time to go to court most states require tuition of children whose parents are divorced to split it in 3

londoner86 | 13

#6123144 - Wednesday 19 November 2014 22:55

ruin a moment? Is OP seriously more upset about having her "moment" ruined than about her parents' divorce?? Priorities way out here.

By shaebayla | 6

#5310610 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:13

Congratulations OP. Hang in there, and don't let their problems over shadow your success!

MrsPegg | 45

#5310670 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:35

Exactly! That's an absolutely amazing feat!!!! Be proud OP. I'm happy for you!

Catkam623 | 27

#5311864 - Sunday 6 January 2013 22:30

Your going to your dream college and who knows witho

Catkam623 | 27

#5311865 - Sunday 6 January 2013 22:32

*with time everything could work out.

Sorry for commenting twice I accidentally hit validate early.

stevenJB | 22

#5388787 - Friday 1 March 2013 21:35

Yay for more college money since they aren't together!

By TurkeySlab | 9

#5310612 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:14

Ouch. Well theres always the bitter sweet just look for the good.

By rivaraven | 35

#5310624 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:17

I really hope this won't affect if you can go there or not..

minzzy | 8

#5310668 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:33

I don't know why you're getting thumbed down, but I agree with you. The divorce shouldn't affect if OP goes or not.

happle | 21

#5311023 - Sunday 6 January 2013 7:46

Hopefully not, but OP's parents may not be financially stable after the divorce.

bReLiNg | 18

#5311329 - Sunday 6 January 2013 15:18

OP can qualify for aid. I'm going through the same thing.

By gracehi | 31

#5310625 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:17

Life's a bitch, and, apparently, so is your dad.

BlowinChronic | 18

#5310717 - Sunday 6 January 2013 3:02

Maybe OP's mom is too, her dad has to have some reason for divorcing her.

happle | 21

#5311027 - Sunday 6 January 2013 7:49

I think OP's dad is a bitch for breaking such terrible news right after she told him something good.

By Cowgirl9999 | 8

#5310626 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:17

Aw I'm sorry, Op :( congrats though!!

By lilhellian | 26

#5310627 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:18

Well damn you get accepted he divorces your mom.. I'm curious as to what he would have done if you had been denied...

By Smashhoof | 15

#5310628 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:18

This is the second FML today to end in moment ruined. I wonder if there's a connection...

laya_fml | 26

#5310635 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:20

Someone must be running around ruining moments.

heliraptor | 13

#5310647 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:25

OP's dad must be a busy man, if he already has another girlfriend. Too bad she doesn't like the planes.

Proughboy | 7

#5310866 - Sunday 6 January 2013 5:16

I was looking around for a comment that said this! Haha that's awesome

By gilliaga73 | 18

#5310629 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:19

Congratulations OP, that's amazing for you! Let's celebrate your success and forget everything else for a while.

BlowinChronic | 18

#5310707 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:57

Yeah, I'll bring the punch!

By sesamestreetgirl | 5

#5310630 - Sunday 6 January 2013 2:19

Congratulations OP! Sorry about that but at least you have the happy news to get through it!

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