Today, I caught my dad sneaking a drink of whiskey outside, shortly before my wedding. I asked if he was seriously getting drunk at a time like this. He looked at me and scoffed, "It's the only way I'm gonna get through this stupid shit." FML
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Today, my drinking problem became apparent when my daughter asked for a glass of juice, and I instinctively poured a large glass of scotch instead. FML
Today, my wife, who has a drinking problem, looked me straight in the eye as she poured herself a "water" bottle to enjoy while at work. FML
Today, I horribly lost a game of basketball against my dad. It wouldn't have been so humiliating if he hadn't been piss drunk at the time. FML
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Today, my husband and I woke up to see my drunk mother passed out on our couch. She was wearing nothing but socks. FML
Today, my friends and I went out drinking, and luckily enough, the guy I have had a crush on for four years now was there. I tried to get drunk so that I can make a move and blame it on the alcohol. I went in to whisper my confession in his ear... only to puke on him. FML
Today, I had my first glass of red wine after months of pregnancy and giving birth. Just as I sat down and started to relax, I spilled it all over myself and my in-law’s couch. FML
Today, my husband recorded me getting out of bed and sleepwalking all the way into the backyard and straight into our pool. He was too busy giggling like a schoolgirl to help me out. FML
Today, I had to announce to the whole house that I was going the bathroom, because the lock on the door is broken. Before I had the chance to wipe, my dad loudly burst through the door, stark bollock naked, to take a shower. FML
Today, I went to a Nativity play. My husband showed up late and drunk, and I had to explain to him why booming, "Yeah! Time to get baby Jesus up in this shit!" when our son was about to go on stage got us kicked out. FML
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Markovski 18
That's rude. A dad should be more mindful and respectful, ESPECIALLY at a time like this.
DiamondGirlj 18
Do the same thing if your invited to his anniversary
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Comments (99)
Markovski 18
That's rude. A dad should be more mindful and respectful, ESPECIALLY at a time like this.
TheCookieComet 23
He should wait to get drunk until the reception you never know if hes going to blurt out random shit during your wedding.
cad4pwner 10
Weddings are boring hell id drink too haha id be dad yelling "WOOOO" in the back
nityasomaiya 46
I think her Dad was probably upset she was leaving....
Arwen_Evenstar 37
Most Dads would be happy for their child , not consider it stupid shit to "get through".
psychopolarbear 28
Well, depending on how many weddings he's been to before, I could understand why he reacts like this. Weddings can be a bit drawn out. I wouldn't condone his drinking at the wedding, but I don't think it's that awful. He was sneaking a drink, not getting wasted. For all we know, it was to calm his nerves.
tdawg91 17
Considering my sisters wedding is coming up soon, I could imagine my dad saying this, that's just his sense of humour (he gave my aunty away at her wedding and was whispering "run!" At my Uncle at the alter) for all we know, OP could have been a bridezilla and having ONE drink and cracking a bad joke was just to lighten the mood
nykeldorgirl 7
LOL that is not what a Dad does. Dads are assholes.
DiamondGirlj 18
Do the same thing if your invited to his anniversary
kiaora_fml 11
Or his dads birthday or worse.....
Ben12345_fml 18
Her* look at the top of the fml
ariana_jk 2
They were referring to the dad, not OP
TheGamingGamer 28
*you're*
Bongo_69 8
God, what a dick.
annarcheer 19
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I hope he was so drunk that it was influencing what he was saying. Yet I wouldn't want him getting drunk at your wedding.
Ashd09 30
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Drunk words are sober thoughts. No matter how drunk he is what he said is wrong
Flyndaran 10
A whole lot of nasty drunks must have been the ones that down voted you.
WCARlover 35
Oh wow im sorry :( I hope you had another more respectful relative to walk you down the aisle...congratulations on your marriage!
man_eating_bunny 18
Talk about disrespect
nattlecakes 19
While I don't condone his actions at all, maybe he was having a hard time dealing with giving his daughter away? If not, I am sorry your father couldn't be more respectful and I hope your wedding day was amazing regardless.
Arwen_Evenstar 37
Maybe, but most people move out nowadays before they get married, so not even a huge adjustment.
tiredteenager 16
What a douche. Parents should be more supportive. Congrats on the wedding though!
EarlFug 19
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I'm sorry about that OP but it sounds like his behavior and response to you was because he was having trouble dealing with the social pressures of the ceremony, not the fact that you were getting married. He's a problem drinker and probably a full-blown alcoholic. Sorry he couldn't suck it up for your day but it's a disease.
AnnaLinject 10
That's a pretty big stretch, how can you claim someone is an alcoholic based on a few sentences?
EarlFug 19
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First, I didn't. Second, I have some experience with such matters. Didn't mean to be disrespectful, just offering some insight.
kirkaygri 18
From someone who has lots of experience with drunks (my own father didn't even show up at my wedding, as he was drunk and forgot, same as my husband's step father) it doesn't sound like he's a problem drinker from the few sentences I read. It sounded like he needed a shot to get through the stress of his daughters wedding. I base this off the fact he was trying to hide it, most drunks would show up pre-gamed. And her wording makes it seem like it's not a regular thing. "are you seriously...at a time like this?" makes it sound like he's not usually drunk or drinking. My mother was drunk, I expected it and worked around it. Employing someone to keep her occupied in the kitchen if she got beligerant. I feel for OP. Alcoholics suck.
Flyndaran 10
Self medicating or "needing a drink" is a big sign of addictions no matter how he or you try to rationalize it.
NiceGuysDoWin 21
#59, I have maybe 5 drinks a year, but they are usually on days when I "need a drink." Generally, it is "self medicating" to help blow off the stress at the end of a seriously bad day. In your worldview, this makes me an alcoholic?
Kitty_Kat44 31
Maybe he's nervous about you getting married. But by the way he said it I'm not sure. He might not like the man you chose to be with.
PANDORUM89 21
that was one of my thoughts as well. Maybe he doesn't agree with the choice she made for a husband. or maybe there is drama with another family member (idk if ops parents are divorced) and he didn't want to deal with the stress.
Axel5238 29
Agree with that it's possibly who they chose to be with. Love is often blind and people will fall for someone that isn't good for them because they don't see it. Lot's of things could be a sign such as if they have problems saving money just to save(you never know). I was in a serious relationship with someone and she was living with me made paying bills very difficult or it could be the OP rushed into it against advice from friends and family.