Anonymous
This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff
San Francisco, United States
Gravel?
Today, I met my girlfriend's dad at a tennis game. I could tell he despised me from the start, but it only got worse when I played him. He smashed the ball at me and I went to hit it, but I missed and fell over, tearing my arm up on the gravel. He had a smirk on his face for the rest of the day. FML
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singer0421 32
When it said that the dad smashed the ball at OP, I was waiting for it to say "and it smashed mine too." Look on the bright side, he didn't hit a tennis ball into your junk.
IllestRated 17
Have a smirk on your face. You got his daughter around your arms. Even if it's torn a little bit
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91hayek 31
The court was gravel? Now that's hardcore.
8born8 18
No you're not hardcore *no you're not hardcore* If you don't live hardcore *if you don't live hardcore*
warsun 27
What?
bullitbaby 2
Sounds like the tennis court in the trailer park down the street. Girlfriend's dad's always stuck....tennis with your girlfriend's dad sucks balls.
sumbum95 15
Just smile & be respectful. He's being immature just be nice :)
datguy69s 21
It's only a test, give it time and if he sees you are serious about dating his daughter he will loosen up. Good luck OP
jimmy_poison 19
Dude, every single parent will give you a hard time until they can trust that you have good intentions. Ride out the crap at the start and prove through your actions that you're in it for the right reasons and they will come around
cook4money 9
It is his job as her farther to hate you at first. if you can prove you are good for his daughter, then maybe he will like you. I do have a question though. Where the hell do you play tennis that has gravel courts?
kiwi1812 3
That's what I was thinking...
Dontalktome 9
op might be mistaking gravel for clay.
wtffml1979 22
Mistake gravel for clay?? Really? How ******* bright does one need to be to tell the difference? Like mistaking a dirt road road for asphalt....should be obvious. Just sayin
BeepBeepSwerve 9
so if I meet my daughters gf for the first time and I don't hate it,then I must not be doing my job then???? the father is just being stupid and immature, he should stop being a dick and be civil toward his daughters gf
maggiefox 25
Have you seen the movie, meet the fockers? I wish you luck.
jeriaslovesyou 16
Aww I'm sorry OP! Dads are a little over protective at first. Just try and get to know him slowly overtime. Hopefully everything works out :)
8born8 18
Oh OP, I feel so bad for you. My father and (now ex) partner never got along, they even came to blows at one stage. (at my 21st party of all places!) Eventually they managed to be amicable and civil to one another and all the brew haha was water under the bridge. Keep your chin up, shoulders back and firmly stand your ground (without being impolite, rude etc) and eventually your gf's dad will see the type of person you are and why his daughter wants to be with you. Then you have the chance to be the 'bigger man' & let everything go. That should impress your gf's mum too & having her on your side is an ace you will want to keep.
aehren 11
Why do parents always gotta be hating
AnagenisisZagus 13
At least he likes you...in pain? Nope, still sucks.