Kids, Family and Awkward: Under pressure

Under pressure

By No Pressure - 06/07/2022 04:00

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

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By loser - 02/03/2016 00:20 - United Kingdom - Leeds

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

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You deserved it 1 633

By Forever Alone - 14/06/2016 09:26

Today, I was talking to my mum about how I'd quite like to have kids someday. She responded: "Well, nowadays they let singles adopt as well, don't they?" FML

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You deserved it 1 378

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By ChildFree - 20/04/2015 23:55 - Saudi Arabia - Riyadh

Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML

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Got 'em

By Anonymous - 20/01/2010 06:50 - United States

Today, my older brother and I were teasing our mom about her age. When we jokingly told her it was hard for us to watch our parents get old, she responded by saying, "Yeah, well, it's hard for me to watch my kids grow up and not have anyone who wants to marry them." FML

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You deserved it 47 749

But mah grandbabiiiiies

By Anonymous - 01/07/2022 02:00

Today, according to my mom, she didn’t make the selfless decision to have me just for me to grow up and make the completely selfish decision not to marry my long term partner, nor to give her any grandkids. FML

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You deserved it 143

First!

By marryinghimanyway - 29/08/2013 02:21 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I announced my engagement. My mother's response was to freak out and demand that I postpone my wedding indefinitely. Why? My younger sister caught the bouquet at a wedding last year, so "she has to get married first!" My sister has been single for 3 years and showers once a week. FML

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By failed brood mare - 17/11/2013 17:46 - United States - Hollywood

Today, my mom bitched me out for still being single at age 19, and still not having started a family. She considers this "immoral," yet showed nothing but praise for my sister, who's pregnant at 15 and doesn't know which of three guys is the father. FML

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Overreaction much?

By Anonymous - 08/10/2019 12:00

Today, my boyfriend's mum yelled at me for, "nagging Stephen to get married when he isn't ready." I mentioned marriage once. At my sister's wedding. When prompted by my grandmother. FML

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You deserved it 322

By Anonymous - 26/03/2016 15:36 - United States - Mckinney

Today, my 5-year-old daughter said "Mommy, why doesn't anyone wanna marry you?" I've been asking myself the same question for all too many years. FML

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You deserved it 1 969

By noiguessitsbroken :( - 07/08/2013 12:24 - Lithuania - Kaunas

Today, I asked my mum why she never had any children after me. She scoffed and asked if I've looked in a mirror lately. FML

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RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 6 July 2022 4:31

Why do you have to get married to have a grandchild for your mom? Just pop a kid out and you'll be her favorite child! Easy peasy.

J_Free_Woods 28

Wednesday 6 July 2022 5:26

And if she doesn’t want a child and has one just to appease her mom she’s going to resent both the child and her mom.

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RichardPencil 30

Wednesday 6 July 2022 4:31

Why do you have to get married to have a grandchild for your mom? Just pop a kid out and you'll be her favorite child! Easy peasy.

J_Free_Woods 28

Wednesday 6 July 2022 5:26

And if she doesn’t want a child and has one just to appease her mom she’s going to resent both the child and her mom.

RichardPencil 30

Thursday 7 July 2022 1:39

How do you see so many moves ahead? It's like 3D chess!

Hangryko 27

Wednesday 6 July 2022 13:56

She can adopt if she wants a grandchild so much.

SirEnigM0nk 22

Friday 8 July 2022 6:05

Tell her to get a pet.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 9 July 2022 6:41

I feel your pain. I'm an only child so I'm literally the only hope for my parents to become grandparents. Too bad I don't want kids...

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Today, after heavy rain my street flooded. While in my living room, I looked outside to see that my elderly neighbour was outside splashing in a knee deep puddle. He was butt-naked and wearing a snorkel and flippers. FML

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Today, I went into the bathroom only to discover my dad on the pot. “Oh, sorry”, I say and turn to leave. His reply, “Oh I don’t mind. Just having a shit here.” FML

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Today, I walked in on my mom, legs spread and changing her tampon, all while she was carrying on a conversation on the phone. FML

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Today, it was my first day on a £600 a week job. I was fired for being 10 minutes late. FML

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Under pressure

Same thing different taste

#Childfree

Got 'em

But mah grandbabiiiiies

First!

Vessels

Overreaction much?

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