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)
JocelynD 0
wussy
Kitchendancer 0
Shouldn't your girlfriend be the one to mention to her parents that she has a boyfriend? And while the gesture is nice if you're asking the parent's blessing to marry the girl, who asks permission just to date?
lancer126 0
I am in the exact same situation as u dateing girl 4 a year but can't date her but my gf's mom is crazy and that's y I can't date her.
EmmyGrangerDC 0
i agree w/ ur name.... U ARE a frickin idiot Ditto on the MAN UP!!!
Kurai_tenshi 0
Be a man! :]
Kb_2526 0
Omg! Ha, my boyfriend and I have been dating for 5 months. Only went on 2 dates. I'm scared of his mom; I get really nervous, quiet, and shake when I'm around her. But Ive been around her like 4 times. So I kinda know how you feel.
drtk23 0
quit being a little bitch. you shouldn't have to put an fml up about being scared of your girlfriends family. pussy
ajb_r 0
that's not even dating. thats like two 11 year olds on a playground. grow some man balls & ask her out.
clarinetgarza 0
Just do it man, if the family says something just take it.
hondabikez 2
kind of the same problem here! I really messed up tho with her! just do it!