Today, I told my 21 year-old son he either has to break up with his girlfriend, who fills his head with lies about me, or I'd stop speaking to him. He laughed and said he'd fine with us not speaking ever again. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after 4 days of avoiding me and screening his calls, my 24-year-old boyfriend sent his mother to break up with me on his behalf. FML
Today, I spent yet another lunch venting to my best friend about how much I hate my teenage son's girlfriend, thinking he should be with someone less outspoken. Apparently she got tired of listening because she eventually snapped, "Oh for god's sake, just admit you want to fuck your son already!" and left. FML
Today, my 23 year old boyfriend of 2 years was forced to dump me, over the phone, by his mother. FML
Today, after I can't count how many times, my boyfriend of 5 years decided to break MORE things in our home, because I asked him not to let our son speak to me rudely. His response, "He said 'OK' so you should have shut up." Basically, he's raising my kid to treat me like he does. FML
Today, my teen son came home in a terrible mood because his girlfriend won’t listen to him. I thought he meant conversation-wise, but he meant she refused to obey his commands about what clothes and makeup she wears, who she can talk to, where she can go, and so forth. My son is an asshole. FML
Today, my boyfriend just told me that his mom told him to break up with me, and that she would pay him to do it. His mom is a bitch. FML
Today, my son broke up with his fourth girlfriend in a row, because, “all of them get those period things and it’s annoying as fuck.” He’s 20. FML
Today, my child told me when she makes enough money to support herself, she's never going to speak to me again. FML
Today, I had to tell my boyfriend his dad was sending me inappropriate texts that made me feel uncomfortable. I tried to make him stop, but he kept going until I felt like I needed to tell my boyfriend. Who's now broken up with me because of it. FML
Today, I told to my son that I'm pregnant. After I'd told him, he looked up and yelled, "Fuck this shit!" and walked out of the room. My son is nine years-old. FML
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RichardPencil 32
When you give an ultimatum, make sure you can live with either outcome.
Shzusuziq11 12
What did you expect? You can't tell a 21 year old adult who they can or can not date
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Comments (10)
garamo 4
I personally would chose my parents over anybody else, today’s GF can become a stranger tomorrow, your parents are your parents forever!
Suaria 38
We don't know what the situation is like. For all we know, OP could be abusive or not. I don't blame a person cutting off their parent if their parent is abusive
Hangryko 32
@garamo - It seems you're not familiar with the concept of getting disowned by parents.
Doom_Kitty 14
I'd chose an empty trash can over my parents. Not everyone is that lucky ;)
Shzusuziq11 12
What did you expect? You can't tell a 21 year old adult who they can or can not date
RichardPencil 32
When you give an ultimatum, make sure you can live with either outcome.
Charlie Given 28
Play stupid games ,win stupid prizes because that's what ultimatums are!!
Thaylok 17
Not enough info to support your claim. This is very one sided. in fact my mother was not welcome in several of my brothers lives because would bad talk their S.O.'s and families. While I loved her dearly, my own mother was not welcome in my house as she was working to break up my 20+ year mirage when she couldn't manage 6 years with her first 3 husband's. As your son is an adult, he has full control over his life choices. don't make an ultimatum you are not ready to lose.
Hangryko 32
@Thaylok - Right? The fact OP didn't provide further details is a major red flag.
Hangryko 32
I have a toxic mother like you. She always interfered with my relationships. Now, I'm very happy with my partner of almost 20 years (that relationship of which she also attempted to sabatoge) and I barely talk to her anymore. Mothers like you are the worst.
Brightside86 31
How does a person manage to have a 21 year old son and precisely 0 understanding of them?
Crowned Sataness 12
you might not be the great mother you think you are. his relationships are not yours to meddle in and this probably isn't the first time
Jall8089 9
When someone says “choose between me and the other person,” always choose the other person.
mccuish 25
I’d listen to my mom since she can see the 🚩