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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Comments (56)
Mathalamus 25
tell her to stay out of your life. and then cut her out of your life anyway.
captainsmegma 12
Happy mothers day
feven 32
Every year, the FML comment section reminds me that's it's Mother's Day. Not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing.
Witchylady 18
Your mother needs a life of her own.
zaidthunder1 27
I feel the best option for OP would be to clearly explain that she values her privacy and would prefer to live separately with her husband. Maybe OP's mom is a bit clingy and would like to continue to stay with her.
Suaria 38
My mom sounds like the same as your mom. This would be something she would do.
TeddieTheYeti 3
Wtf dude your mom just wants to be close to you AND it's mother's Day tomorrow
zman938 8
So you're fine with your parents moving into YOUR house after you just got married? Then staying there for the rest of their life? You don't seem to have a concept of personal space either.
Gardevoir2 11
I wish my husband felt that way about his mother...
straymondar 10
Good for you
annie0110 7
Agree with not moving with you but at least keep her in the same state. You never know when you'll need her to be there for you. ;)) hih