Anonymous
Lloydminster, Canada
Today, on more than one occasion, I was mistaken for my boyfriend's mother, by his own family. FML
Collection
College Life
Packed lecture halls, a sketchy roommate and frat parties: welcome to college, the real thing.
Same thing different taste
Mia
Laurel, United States
Today, I was mistaken for my twin brother twice. This probably wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't a girl. FML
Strawberry Shortcake
Lafayette, United States
Baby girl
Today, someone thought I was my boyfriend's daughter, instead of his girlfriend. I'm 4'11", he's 6'2", and this has happened four times already. FML
Anonymous
Today, I met my boyfriend's entire extended family at a party. All of them, including his dad, said I looked exactly like his mum. FML
somefamily
This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff
Wayne, United States
Steve? Pete?
Today, I found out that I've been calling my boyfriend's dad by the wrong name for the past two years. No one had told me sooner because they liked laughing at me for it when I wasn't around. FML
Anonymous
United States
Today, I was introduced to friends of my boyfriend as, "My other girlfriend." FML
Anonymous
Dublin, Ireland
Today, my mother met my boyfriend. She thought it would be appropriate to tell him that he looks just like my ex-husband. FML
Riley99
United States
Freudian
Today, I was introducing my boyfriend to my parents for the first time. I meant to say, "Mom, Dad, this is Tom." Instead, I said, "Mom, Dad, this is Mom." My boyfriend is now jokingly reconsidering our relationship, and my parents won't stop making fun of me. FML
Old soul
Steele, United States
Time is on my side
Today, I, a person who will be 21 in a few months, was mistaken for my mom's older brother. My mom is in her fifties. Apparently this is becoming increasingly common, because the world sucks. I didn't realize it was affecting me this badly. FML
anon
Montréal, Canada
His type
Today, I met my boyfriend's parents for the first time. His mom stared at me throughout dinner before finally blurting out, "I'm sorry, I can't get past the fact that you look just like his ex!" It turns out I do. FML
lurna301
Glendale, United States
Today, my boyfriend's mother introduced me as his "friend". We've been together for 10 years. FML
Top comments
SkoomaKi 28
This could work for you. They might accept you more, if you like your boyfriends mum. Make the best out of a "bad" situation.
ManInTheMachine 20
This is a sign that you should probably change your 80's hairstyle and clothing. Don't want your future father-in-law feeling you up from behind!
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Comments (158)
Kiki242 19
Why is he dating somebody that looks like his mom?
lexiieeex3 32
That's only a problem if his mom is ugly.
Briiyahh 7
I SAW THIS IN MODERATION I FEEL SPECIAL!!!!
Briiyahh 7
It's better than being told you look like your dad
rattusrattus 19
I think your boyfriend's family should probably take a trip to the local opticians.
DomDomxoxo 16
Optometrists*
nevershoutkendal_fml 11
Are you a cougar?
smydiwannafthata 5
Just tell them that's what he calls you during sex,
br0ccoli 15
It could just be that you're the same size and hair color and from the corner of their eye, you look the same.
laurenlovesjb 20
Hey I wouldn't worry! They'll be more accepting and you'll be the girl who looks like his mom, not the annoying girlfriend they can't shake! It only matters if she's ugly and 85yrs old, but still suck it up and realize they'll get used to it, and you'll give some people a good-natured laugh!
TheyCallMeDamien 18
Is his name Oedipus?