Today, I had to repeatedly explain to my nosy, interfering, clingy, no-concept-of-personal-space mom that I'm not okay with her moving into my new house, or the same neighborhood, or even the same goddamn state as me when I get married next week. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my mother is such a nosy, intruding busybody, she has driven away my last three boyfriends who could no longer stand her. My latest fella had even proposed, but he asked for the ring back and you can bet he blamed my mother for repeatedly involving herself in our private business. FML
Today, I told my girlfriend that her mom doesn't give us any privacy when we're at their place. I suggested that we go to my place for a change, and she agreed. Her mom called my house three times to see what we were doing. We're well beyond teenagers. FML
Today, I found out that my mother has been telling several people that my fiancé and I will be moving into her house for the foreseeable future. All because we're moving to a city close by for jobs and are still searching for housing. I found this out from several of the people she told. FML
Today, my mother-in-law showed up unexpectedly, made passive aggressive comments to my kids in front of me about how we need a bigger place to live, and asked questions about our income. We're actually trying to move soon, and just hadn't told them yet so they wouldn't try to follow us. FML
Today, I found my mother wandering the halls of my fraternity unescorted and asked why she was here, she told me she was concerned when I didn't pick up my phone for two days. She then informed me that she had also moved to the same city I live in. My mother moved over 600 miles to stalk me. FML
Today, I found out that if my husband and I move to another country to live, then his mom and sister will live with us too. I'm already living with them because of societal traditions. I like them and everything, but I really need some privacy. FML
Today, my mom gave me thirty days notice to find an apartment and move out. Why? She's dating my former best friend and wants to move him in, but he won't do it until I'm gone because it would be "awkward." FML
Today, my mother told me she thinks it is time for me to move into my own place. I agreed with her and went to look at studios/flats online. She later came into my room, saw me looking at places and then got pissed off at me, saying that I hate her for wanting to leave her. FML
Today, my family got mad at me and called me a "selfish" for not moving to the same state they’re in while I was visiting, so they could be closer to my kid. We were living in the same house as them until two years ago, in my current state, until they decided to move with only a month's notice for me to find a new place. FML
Today, in the entire half-hour since my mother-in-law reached our home, she's inspected and criticised every aspect of our home, despite things being spot clean. And sermoned me non stop on how to "live". My husband still wonders why I don't want her visiting. It"s going to be a long two weeks. FML
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Top comments
crudeandrudeguy 29
Just tell her that her behaviour is pushing you away and ruining your relationship with her. If she keeps it up she's going to lose you, hopefully that will help make a difference.
SixthSinEnvy 39
But what if it's on the state line border? Loopholes! Always remember to cover possible loopholes!
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crudeandrudeguy 29
Just tell her that her behaviour is pushing you away and ruining your relationship with her. If she keeps it up she's going to lose you, hopefully that will help make a difference.
lexiieeex3 32
It's also Mother's Day so OP should give their mom a little bit of a break.
DoomedGemini 38
No, this seems to be something that ops mom has done their whole life. They don't have to be kinder because of a day, and if they were the mom would probably think of it as op starting to give up on their stance.
hplover32 19
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One day you'll be wishing she lived close. Spend time with your mom while. Once she's gone, you can't get that time back.
hplover32 19
I didn't always have the best relationship with my mother and yet when she passed last year, I regretted every moment I missed with her. all I was saying in my comment is to enjoy the time you have. I would give anything to talk to my mom.
militarybrat 21
Im very close with my mom. I talk to her every day. She lives half a country away and i like it like that.
Suaria 38
Some of us will never get along with our moms. I've accepted the fact that my mom and i will never be close nor have a perfect relationship. We always end up fighting and it all together isn't a good relationship to have. So some of us probably won't miss our moms that much once they pass.
laden_swallow09 35
Everybody dies. YOU may miss your passed mother, but that doesn't mean giving someone a free pass from their overbearing, smothering, hovering bullshit.
hplover32 19
I agree that they should talk to their mother and their mom should not invade their personal space.
dubstepp 15
Well stand up for yourself you are a grown adult! Also just don't give her your address haha
chelseeaaw 2
u sound like a real wench. love your mother. she hauled your fat ass out of her ****** didnt she?!
SixthSinEnvy 39
But what if it's on the state line border? Loopholes! Always remember to cover possible loopholes!
DennisS852 12
then you go live in alaska as far away from any borders as possible
ssnow_fml 20
Sounds like a great mom to have around. Not
vicfirthfan 11
wow I hope you mean ex-mom
yenze 18
Lol dump her you derserve better?
vicfirthfan 11
Exactly. That's the trend, right?
Phantomsnake 10
Tell her you're going to Isis.
_OF_WG_KTA_ 15
So instead of her mom following her it'll be the CIA! Good idea
Dale_shackleford 13
I mean, at least the CIA pretends not to be following you.
emil3572 5
At least you have one. I lost my mom at 13 and wish everyday that she was still with us.
zippocobalt6 14
I mean... I get what you're saying and all, but that's not what OP is talking about at all and that was kinda random and inconsiderate. I am sorry your mom passed so early, though.
hplover32 19
I lost mine a year ago. there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss her.
tygerarmy 35
I lost my mom at 12, and I don't wish everyday that she was still with us. Unfortunately not everyone has a good relationship with their mom, I'd much rather have my grandmother back. And neither of our loses relate to the OP's FML, it's not a game of who has it worse.
jls185 12
Well, happy mothers day to her.