Today, my girlfriend's dad called to say she wasn't allowed to come with me on a three-day trip on New Year's. He waited until Christmas to say it, even though we booked and paid for the trip nearly a month ago. Now he ruined both holidays. FML
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Wild Nights Out
Last call, bad decisions and 3 a.m. texts you'll regret until noon. Cheers.
Today, my sister and I were planning a trip to get away from things and visit some faraway friends. My dad then decided to insert himself into our plans. He got mad when we said no, and couldn't understand why we wanted to go by ourselves. FML
Today, besides the fact that I hate Christmas since my parents divorced, my mom told me she can't come this year with my sister because of no money. We even offered to pay for their tickets, but she won't come because of the "last minute" stress. Fuck this year. FML
Today, a friend is refusing to pay her final portion on the vacation we’ve been planning for over a year. She's met a new guy and he’s uncomfortable with her going on a girls' trip. We’ve been planning this trip longer than she’s known him and it’s too close to the date for us to get a full refund. FML
Today, my boyfriend's family offered me the trip of a lifetime visiting their families overseas. My mother threw a tantrum, telling me that it was my fault that she was never able to travel, it was my fault that she got pregnant with me and had to marry my abusive father. FML
Today, my partner's mother and I had been planning a little surprise get-together for his birthday. A surprise weeks in the making was ruined by my dad asking, "Aren't you supposed to be going to (his parent's town name) this afternoon?" in front of him. Thanks dad. FML
Today, I flew my wife, myself and three kids to pay a surprise visit to my parents who were going to be alone for Christmas. When we arrived, we found out they decided to go on vacation. We have nowhere to go. FML
Today, my girlfriend bought two tickets for a cruise to the Bahamas. Too bad the second ticket isn't for me. I guess her ex-boyfriend will have a wonderful time with her. FML
Today, I told my future MIL that we couldn't see her on Christmas because I have to work that day passing out gifts to elderly patients, but that I would call off work to travel to see her any day after. That isn't good enough, so she asked my fiance to spend Christmas without me. FML
Today, my parents refused to give my daughter her Christmas presents as an act of revenge against her father. FML
Today, I found out I have to give my father-in-law back the football tickets he gave me for my birthday. Why? His girlfriend decided she wanted to go. He didn't get me a different gift. FML
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Top comments
oj101 33
If you're old enough to take a holiday alone together in the first place, then I assume you two are old enough consenting adults, so just ignore the dad and go ahead with the trip. Your relationship is your business only - other people can join you in on the fun if you let them, but they have no right to dismantle or obstruct it.
kingcaper817 14
Well if you are over 18 he can't really tell her what to do.
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Comments (89)
teentee401 37
What a Scrooge...
Toodle_doo 15
And that's how the grinch stole Christmas.
zenrael 21
Go and say you didn't.
brebabee793 13
if your over 18 you can do what you want. and if you're not, you just have to respect it....
Lexipants 21
Please don't tell me you're actually that much of a pushover. Stand up for yourself. Nobody else is going to.
Cass_x 22
Ge bent ni de enige Belg waarvan zijn feestdagen verpest zijn. Ik heb ook ongeveer zo'n verhaal. But yeah, fyl
sarah_baby22 15
That is so cruel, I would have been so angry if I was in your position. However, if you haven't already, try to convince him as much as you can, but if he still acts like a douche then don't listen! Just go with your girlfriend! If you are both over 18, you are old enough to go without permission.
cryssycakesx3 23
it's easy to say "just **** it and go" when you're not going against your own father.
Surge_Heart 12
Forget him and enjoy your holidays together :)
grouper 10
It's because he knows he will get her drunk as hell on New Years
lukian_fml 29
Then they'll have terrible tired drunk sex and she'll break up with him? Mission successful for the father?
yenze 18
I am not sure why you need permission but my only question is why did you book and pay for the trip if you were still awaiting permission.
cryssycakesx3 23
he previously had permission.
yenze 18
it never said he had previous premission in the fml
Axel5238 29
Not sure, but I'm guessing the OP's gf may still live at home and might be young enough the parent feels unsure or just doesn't like the idea. Living at home does restrict what you are able to do rule wise even if you are 18 or older. It doesn't give you magic powers to avoid potential reprocussion if you live with them. Also, could be they had hoped she'd be around for new years.
limabeans101029 21
I disagree. There are lots of people in their 20s who still live with their parents. Don't you think it'd be a little ridiculous to stop them from going on holiday?
Clarence Gilbert 7
when i came home from boot camp i was 21. i was living with gma and i wanted to go out. she told me no. her house her rules.
Armygirl93 10
I concur with 22
Axel5238 29
I think it would be silly but who knows how the parents are or the OP's gf. Given the parents consent is an issue who knows if the gf as far as the parents are conserned isn't thought of being mature enough to handle a holiday with the significant other. Also, it implies that the gf and OP are young enough that responsibility may come into play.
Miss_Moody23 19
My parents were absolute control freaks. They always threatened to kick me out if I didn't stop talking to certain people and seeing them. I was a shit kid, I went behind their back and the gave them a big middle finger at 16 and said "Alright, I'll go then"