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
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Thanksgiving
Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, I received my acceptance letter to one of the most prestigious universities in the US, as well as a nice scholarship. I was so proud of myself, I eagerly showed my dad, hoping he would shed a tear or two. His only words were, "Just get a job so you can get the hell out of my house." FML
Today, I excitedly told my mom how I got accepted to the master’s program of my dreams. She decided now would be a good time to proudly repeat for the millionth time how she gave up a full ride to the Ivy League to marry my father, and I ought to be a "good woman" and do the same. FML
Today, my boyfriend proposed. I was about to call my parents and tell them we're getting married, but they called me first to announce they're getting a divorce. FML
Today, I happily announced that I'm getting married. My dad immediately shot back, "And I'm getting E.D., who gives a damn?" Just when I thought he was joking, he muttered that "the bitch" will take everything in our divorce. Moment ruined. FML
Today, I was out and was having a wonderful time. At exactly midnight, I get a call from my father. He's divorcing my mother. He's also going to Florida with his mistress for the weekend. If that wasn't the best news ever, he'd love if I found an apartment to live in ASAP. FML
Today, I was accepted to college and received a scholarship equal to almost half the tuition. After sharing this news with my parents, I spent the next 35 minutes getting yelled at about how I wasn't allowed to go there because my boyfriend might go there. FML
Today, I broke up with my girlfriend. After breaking the news to my parents, I heard my dad mutter when I left, "Damn it, I liked her better than him." My mother didn't protest. FML
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
Today, I was rejected from the University of Washington. My dad has been a professor there for 30 years, and is on the board of admissions. FML
Today, I got a large envelope from a college I applied to earlier. My mom, expecting big news, made my family gather round as I opened it. It ended up being a letter of rejection from not just that school, but all three campuses of the state college. FML
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shjenn 7
What a great way to ruin a moment... I'd flip
shaebayla 6
Congratulations OP. Hang in there, and don't let their problems over shadow your success!
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Comments (72)
shaagy2760 13
Well congrats on getting in to uni XD
perdix 31
You should have enough self-esteem to rejoice in your accomplishment without requiring validation from anyone else. Was it just a coincidence that your parents are divorcing when you got accepted to that school, or did it cause the final fight between your parents?
AninOnin 24
That's a horrible thing to imply. Divorce between married couples is never the kid's fault.
perdix 31
I implied nothing. I did present two choices ;)
livewire1701 8
A lot of parents in bad marriages wait till the kid is out of the house to divorce for their sake. So it could have been the final straw in a manner of speaking
perdix 31
Maybe the dudes your mom is going to start to nail* will give you that paternal approval you crave. *maybe she's been nailing them already, which means you have some father-figures to cheer you on.
TheDrifter 24
OP is headed to university, I'm sure there will be plenty of guys there for her to bang in her desperate search for paternal approval without giving her mom more work to do. After all, she has pool boys to service and pizza delivery to tease.
theballetdancer 5
He's excited for you, he wouldn't of pushed you to go for it otherwise. But as his child you should realize how tough a divorce is. If I were you I would be more upset about that. At least you have the good news to get through this mess. Good luck OP and congrats!
pags123 6
I totaly know how u feel
Obey_StudBoii 23
Nerds are sexy. Don't let your father ruin your moment. Sorry your parents are getting divorced. If your Dad can't be happy for you, I'm sure your mom is.
DAN_THA_GR8 12
I Congratulate you .!
colinwis 3
Moral of the story don't do other people's goals.
OhDearBetrayal 25
I'm sure when OP is rolling in money in the future he/she would have to disagree.
BeachGirl27 23
I'm sure all of your FML buddies congratulate you and wish you the best of luck with your future studies. So sorry to hear of your father's HUGE wet blanket during your announcement. It should have been a happy and proud moment for you both.
FlyingMonkey228 5
Maybe your dad didn't know how to tell you so thought that was a good time because you were happy so might stay okay with bad news. If you were upset he might have tried to tell you as well (hide bad news in worse news).