Patriarchy, Sexism, Education and Miscellaneous: Today, my mother sat me down to tell me that since coming home...

By liberatedwoman - 11/08/2009 14:57 - Oman

Today, my mother sat me down to tell me that since coming home from college, I sounded like "a liberated woman." She was disappointed and disturbed by this, and said that I should stop having strong opinions and ideals because it would make finding a husband for me difficult. FML

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By Peter - 30/06/2021 18:01

Today, my wife said I was being difficult and unreasonable, and called my mother to talk to me about my behaviour. What did I do, you ask? I dared to share my opinion on something I happen to feel strongly about, instead of just mindlessly agreeing with her opinion like I have for the past 22 years. FML

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Today, my mother described what her ideal daughter-in-law should be like. Half-way through her description, fishing for some compliments, I told her that such a girl would be way above my league. She sighed and emphatically agreed. FML

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By Kitty_Gem - 27/08/2009 20:28 - United States

Today, my mother told me I should think about quitting school. She explained that the reason was because she didn't want me to be more successful than my older sisters. FML

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By Mick_The_Disappointment - 11/12/2018 15:30

Today, my mother once again called me to remind me what a disappointment I am despite having two degrees, a house, a professional job and having never been unemployed at 25. FML

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softbonez 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 20:11

Tell your mom to shut the **** up and that this isn't the 1950's.

drewpy 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 20:12

Don't stop being "a liberated woman" everyone should use their brains and being willing to speak in a peaceful manor and have discussions on issues. Besides I would rather date a woman that can tell me that I am wrong and then we can discuss why I am wrong and find common ground. Keep it up, your doing the right thing.

Comments

Fop 6

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:01

Your mom probably thinks you live some thousand years ago. Enlighten her on the 21st century.

an_account 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:01

I empathise. I have family members who tell me that I shouldn't get too educated (I'm doing my masters) nor be opinionated lest I cannot find a mate.

Qup 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:02

haha! your mom is stupid to think that all women want in life is to "catch a man". don't get me wrong, I love my man. but he lives me for being an independant thinker as well as a lifemate.

andrewms 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:03

If a guy can handle strong ideals then they shouldn't breed... more women need to be stronger with what they believe and should be heard instead of submitting to others. Your mom is trying to prevent progress, which is sad. Tell her that while she's making her husband a sammich, you'll be making something of yourself.

mrose57 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:06

Don't come home too often. Here's a question for your mom - if all you're supposed to do is get married, why even go to college? Is there a degree in husband hunting?

stevenKOL 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:07

Sadly, it's true.

americayay 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:17

Actually, a lot of people DO go to college looking for an educated spouse. Not defending it, just saying that her mom may have just wanted her to go find a nice lawyer or something.

kukopia 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:07

Tell mom that you and your lover have a drawer full of dicks, so neither of you has any need for a man.

yamba_fml 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:13

YDI for not killing your mother while still in your crib. Or better yet, as you're coming out of the womb

Kiwi_Splash 0

Tuesday 11 August 2009 22:17

Please bear with her for the fact that her ideals and rights were suppressed. It just kills her too much to see you have a voice. It's called jealousy. Keep doing what you do because you seem to be a very intelligent woman.