Today, I was supposed to talk to my girlfriend's mom to ask permission to date her daughter but I chickened out. We've been together for almost a year, but have not been on a real date because I am too damn scared of her family. FML
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Today, I proposed to my girlfriend. She said she wanted to accept, but that she'd basically have to get her mom's permission first. Apparently the answer was no. The worst thing is that she really is this unhealthily dependent on her mom, and probably wasn't lying about needing her permission. FML
Today, I finally got up the nerve to ask out my crush, only to find out that they're already in a committed relationship with my mom. FML
Today, I met my girlfriend's father for the first time; he asked me to explain my interest in dating her. In a mix of me trying to say "I want to be with your daughter" and "I want to be in your daughter's life" I got confused and said, "I want to be in your daughter." FML
Today, our daughter has actually been dating a decent guy, compared to the usual losers, and was going to meet his parents. My wife put her foot in it by repeating over and over again how important meeting the parents is. She psyched her out so bad, she cancelled meeting his parents and dumped him. FML
Today, my girlfriend of 2 years broke up with me because I hadn't popped the question to her yet. For the last six months, I have been respectfully trying to convince her over protective father to give me his blessing. FML
Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML
Today, I finally mustered up the guts to ask this girl I like to dinner and a movie. She agreed on the terms that she could bring someone, and I'd said it wouldn't be a problem. When I met up with her a few hours later, I found out she'd brought her boyfriend. FML
Today, I met my girlfriend’s parents for the first time. I wanted to break the ice, so I brought up a funny story… about my ex-girlfriend, without thinking. The room fell silent, and my girlfriend’s mom just stared at me. My girlfriend left the room in tears. FML
Today, I asked a girl what time she'd like me to pick her up for our date tonight. She didn't know what I was talking about. It seems like, after months of sweaty palms, nervous smiles, and awkward sentences, I only dreamed she said yes to going out. FML
Today, I invited my girlfriend over to a family lunch, planning to propose to her at just the right moment. My family was in on it, including my apparently disapproving mom, who kept causing a scene to grab my girlfriend's attention every time I went to pull out the ring. FML
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RedTriceratops 0
Wuss. Man up.
fisheatsbear 6
you have to ask their parents to date someone?
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Comments (214)
acutegrl 0
Grow a pair.
AltonThomas28 0
good luck. I have to ask my girl's father soon. I'm not looking forward to it too much but if it's what I need to do, I'll do it. And it's because she wants me to. She says it shows respect and that I really want to. go for it man.
theeman2000 0
grow a pair. if you can get along with your girl, you can get along with her family.
Immature_fml 0
I was, too. they're okay when you get to know them.
FlyingDutchmen60 0
Chances are her parents all ready know you two have been dating. Just go to them and ask them if it is ok to take her out on a date. Don't worry, they will say yes.
hummingbug 2
ask them soon. you've already waited a year #155 is right, they will say yes. you'd have to be real good if you could "date" for a year without them knowing.
jlj945 0
lmao 6 and 20
BLNovelist 0
Ummmm, dump her? I'm sorry, but short of her being 12, there is no reason either of you should be asking her parents permission to date. That just sends all sorts of red flags up about her if she won't go on a proper date with you because of not having their blessing.
LilaBear 1
red flags?? are you a moron? What sort of red flags are caused by somebody wanting to show their parents a bit of respect? It just demonstrates she values her parents' opinions, and there is NOTHING red-flag-ish about that. I'm not saying he SHOULD be asking for permission, but it's fine if he wants to/she wants him to. It's just a respect thing. There'd be red flags going up if, after a year or two of dating, she still wouldn't do a single thing without checking with her parents first. But for a "first date"? Take a chill pill. Just because people do things a bit differently to you doesn't mean there should be red flags going up.
MichelleZB 0
I agree that this isn't going anywhere if she needs her boyfriend to ask her parent's permission. Why can't she deal with her parents herself? She's the one who needs balls. This is a bit different if she's still in high school and has super conservative parents. If so, you should probably also dump her now, because this isn't the first problem with them you'll run into. Wait until she's in college in a different state, then date her.
BLNovelist 0
The FML states its been almost a year. If it was a case of just wanting their opinion of the guy, that would be a different situation entirely. I'm the same way - I prefer having my family's opinion of my boyfriend then not, but that doesn't mean he should be dropped if they don't love him. However, the FML is saying she needs their PERMISSION. As in, she's not allowed to date without their say-so? That is bullshit, and shows that she is incapable of making independent decisions on her own. She needs to grow up by a few years before having a mature relationship.
Cazly_420 0
YDI for being a pussy.
mahamii_93 0
um wtf?! grow some balls