Today, my sister and I were planning a trip to get away from things and visit some faraway friends. My dad then decided to insert himself into our plans. He got mad when we said no, and couldn't understand why we wanted to go by ourselves. 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, as planned, my dad confirmed that he would be flying up to visit me for the weekend. Not planned, however, was that my whiny and high-maintenance sister invited herself along too. There's no way I can dis-invite her without offending my dad. FML
Today, my partner's mother and I had been planning a little surprise get-together for his birthday. A surprise weeks in the making was ruined by my dad asking, "Aren't you supposed to be going to (his parent's town name) this afternoon?" in front of him. Thanks dad. FML
Today, my girlfriend's dad called to say she wasn't allowed to come with me on a three-day trip on New Year's. He waited until Christmas to say it, even though we booked and paid for the trip nearly a month ago. Now he ruined both holidays. FML
Today, my parents asked me if I was sure I didn't want to join them on a family trip tomorrow with my sister. I was never invited, and unlike the rest of the family, I have a full-time job where I can't just take days off with no warning. This is how they announce most "family trips" to me. FML
Today, on my long-awaited vacation, I got a phone call from my sister. Her childhood friend died. She bawled on the phone, and my plans were ruined. My husband said it was selfish of her to do such a thing when she knew we were on vacation, so she ramped up the drama times ten. She and her friend used to bully me. FML
Today, I got married. My sister and father could not attend because they already had plans. My sister went to the mall with her friends, and my dad went to a pool party. FML
Today, I looked at my sister's Instagram story, and saw her, my brother, and my father all on a family road trip to Reno without me. I wasn't told anything about it. FML
Today, after telling my husband how excited I am to be going on a family trip without nieces/nephews because it meant our children will finally bond with each other, his mother took it upon herself to invite our nephew on our trip without asking us. I’m mad at her and my husband is mad at me for being mad at her. FML
Today, I was asking my husband to help me finalize plans for our upcoming vacation. He, however, would rather pout and sulk because I don’t want him to bring his mom along. She’s been with us on our last few trips and it’s hard to get any alone time. I’m considering just going alone at this point. FML
Today, my boyfriend's family offered me the trip of a lifetime visiting their families overseas. My mother threw a tantrum, telling me that it was my fault that she was never able to travel, it was my fault that she got pregnant with me and had to marry my abusive father. FML
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Crazyjohnb 23
He wanted bonding time. you did not.
armyant98 15
Although he might've just wanted to spend some quality time, he should also have respected the possibility they may just want to spend some time together when he was told no. Assuming it was a respectful no.
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Comments (64)
beeferjay 34
they get more co-dependant with age
thebosnian 11
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
This sounds incesty
feytensn 25
Don't know what incest has to do with this topic. Just a dad that wants to spend Some qualitytime with his children. Downvote!
Apretendbiscuit 12
Not every families like yours bub
iiTzNeeNerz 26
#19 I think he was referring to the brother and sister. But, c'mon dude. You need help if 'incest' was your first assumption.
TeddysWoman4Ever 10
It kind of sucks that you wouldn't let you dad go but, if you live with him I'd understand not wanting him to tag along.
wickedhyype 17
Dads wanna have fun too...
LegionRapier61 8
This isn't an FML, it's just regular old drama... Dads do that kind of thing.
pandalover69 26
My boyfriend's mom just tried to do this, luckily she wasn't able to so we never had to say anything. We were going on our first vacation as a couple, I have no idea why she thought we'd want her to come along.
countryb_cth 38
Thankfully she wasn't able to come. That would have made things so awkward.
Sheh_fml 25
No matter his intentions, you can't just demand to be able to join other people's plans. You ask, then accept the answer. Even good intentions does not make up for a crappy behaviour. If he, as some have said, might have wanted quality time with his daughters, he should plan a trip WITH them, not hijack their trip and possibly ruin what they have planned. You can't just throw in another person and expect it to be the same trip.
DerpAngel 8
My dad is kind of the same way. He's a sensitive and protective man who I'm happy to have as a parent, but everyone deserves a brake from anyone at times.
ZaHo_fml 12
He just tryina be cool lmao
sparks09 7
Sounds like my dad, lol. But he is just trying to make sure you are safe.