Today, I was talking with my mother and expressed my slight disappointment at how many of my friends are getting into relationships, whereas I'm still single. My mother decided to encourage me by saying "Don't worry, sweetie. There are boys out there who don't go for looks. You'll be fine". FML
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Today, my sister was dumped by her boyfriend. As my mother was comforting her, I overheard her say "Honey, it's okay, you're the pretty one. Think of those worse off than you. Think of your sister, she might never get a boyfriend." FML
Today, after coming home from hanging out with a few friends, my mom told me that I shouldn't hang out with them any more. Why? Because "they are way hotter than I am and I'll never get a boyfriend if I'm always the ugly one in my group." FML
Today, I texted a cute picture of my boyfriend and me to my mom, who lives very far away. She replied saying that my Photoshop skills are great, but that I don't need to go so far to pretend that anyone would date me, and that there's no shame in being single at 25. FML
Today, my mum asked when she's getting grandkids. I had to tell her that, at 21 years-old, I hadn't even managed to get a boyfriend yet. FML
Today, my mom asked me out of the blue if I was ever going to consider getting married. It wasn't until after the conversation ended that I remembered my siblings are all either single like I am, or incapable of having children. I am my mother's last hope of becoming a grandma, and she reminds me all the time. FML
Today, after having a long talk with my mother about LGBT rights, she told me that she was totally open. I felt completely relieved, being gay myself. Seconds later, she said, "But not for you. I want you to find me a nice girl that can give me lots of grandkids." FML
Today, during a conversation with my in-laws, I opened up about my insecurities concerning my looks. My mother-in-law responded, "But you're not beautiful." She then repeated it. FML
Today, feeling very self-conscious about my looks, I told my mom I felt ugly and wished I could be as beautiful as her. She only said, "Yeah, I'm pretty, I wonder what happened to you." FML
Today, I was sitting at home, venting to my parents about how I never get asked out by any of the guys at school. My Dad's words of wisdom were, "Don't worry, looks don't matter so much in college. Once they've had a few beers in them, they'll date anything." FML
Today, my mom was helping me plan for going to college. After 30 minutes of me getting more upset, and her getting more frustrated, she directed me to Tinder, a wedding venue website, and the local address for Planned Parenthood. Her actual words were, "There's no shame in being a stay at home dad these days." FML
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cutebebe778 0
And that's when guy should've asserted in something like, "I guess this is the price I have to pay for getting my looks from you."
xChrista1xx 0
haha, ouch.
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Comments (113)
p00p0ster0us 0
Her statement really could have used a little polish...But in any case it's true and you need to just be happy with you. Once you're happy and cruising along that's when you're most likely to meet someone who is also at the right stage in their life, and happy with themselves. I believe the key is for two people to be open to meeting people but not dependent on it, and it's good to know you haven't reached a desperate state like so many other people have. I remember the woman on Dr. Phil who already had a ring and a dress...But I digress. Let's say you're not a stunner, just average. That's perfect, because average can easily click with the right guy, and you won't get hassled buy guys who are only looking for a perfect body. I know a woman who looks like a supermodel and she says nice guys won't go near her, and I think it's because they're afraid of getting rejected for not being perfect. So if you're average, then rejoice. You just might get the perfect mate because of it.
piggypaar 0
She didn't mean it in a negative way I'm sure... it's just one of those things... you say something without thinking about how it'll sound out loud.
Felonia 0
Ugh, mothers. -_-
girlwiththebow 0
Wow why a nice and encouraging mom you have you must be so thankful. . NOT!!!
Coffee_Kaioken 0
.... Oh hi, Evelyn.
etchasketchy 0
this has happined to me before
UrRightFML 0
Sydney, australia. Maby we should hook up
RenRen_fml 0
I don't think your mom meant it to sound that way. I'm sure she was just trying to comfort you, and since your confidence level wasn't exactly at the highest, you just took it the wrong way. Sometimes people often hurt others with advice that isn't meant to sound insulting. You shouldn't let something like that affect how you feel about yourself, let alone, make this FML because you're probably not even unattractive. You just haven't realized it for yourself. :)
clappy5 0
ahehe. i am pretty sure your mum didnt mean for it to sound rude. anyway...maybe she should have thought a bit better about what she said
dreadedone 0
You should have said....Like Dad did?