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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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
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)
SillyGirl4602 23
I hope you are more upset at the fact that your parents are getting divorced rather than the fact that your dad ruined your moment. Either way, congratulations on getting accepted into college. That's a great accomplishment.
livewire1701 8
WIt's great you got into a good school and all but your parents are getting divorced! Whether it has been a long time coming or not it will be extremely emotional for both of them and can lead to major depression among other things. You need to get your head out of your selfish ass and be there for your parents. Celebrating can happen anytime but they need you now.
melissatyson9 6
Oh, it sucks when u can never make dad proud, congrats tho
The_F3rris 11
Im sure your dad is happy for you. It was just a bad time to tell him with the divorce on his mind. But you couldnt have known any better.
the_reichart 7
Life goes on dont let the problems of your present ruining your future
Synistiel 14
Is everybody going to say "Moment ruined." Now?
JJLDN 2
Offer on the 5th? Cambridge I'm guessing, congrats!
Pandamonia88 9
The same thing happened to me, except not at the exact same time, I don't think they waited for me to get accepted :D To add to the fun I had a conditional offer and UCAS didn't give proof of my grades, they lost them or something.. But my parents weren't exactly jumping with joy when I got accepted.
tuckit 28
I'm sorry OP.