Today, I asked my girlfriend's father for permission to take his daughter's hand in marriage. He asked me "Which one?" I said "Uh, the one I'm dating... Lisa." He belched and said, "Yeah sure, throw 'er off a cliff for all I care. Piss off, boy." So much for chivalry. 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, I asked my girlfriend's dad for permission to take her hand in marriage. He said no, because he doesn't want her marrying a "sexist idiot who treats her like property", which he thinks asking permission amounts to, then told me to grow up. FML
Today, I asked my girlfriend's father if I could marry his daughter. He smiled, shook my hand, and said "No. Now get out of my house." FML
Today, my girlfriend's father sent me a text message that simply stated "You ruined my relationship with my daughter." I wanted to ask him for his blessing to marry his daughter. FML
Today, I asked for permission to marry the girl I love. Her father not only said no, he said "HELL no!" FML
Today, I proposed to my girlfriend at a dinner with our two families. Not only did she flatly reject me, my dad said, "Good call. He's not ready." FML
Today, my girlfriend's dad offered me $100 to break up with his daughter. I eagerly replied "No", but my girlfriend grabbed the money and said, "Deal." FML
Today, my boyfriend went to ask my dad for my hand in marriage. All I could make out from the door was mumbling, until profanities started flying. My boyfriend shouted "well she's a SINGLE bitch now!" and stormed out of the house. My dad still refuses to tell me what happened in there. FML
Today, I happily told my parents that my boyfriend proposed to me last night. My dad's response? "Marry that goofy bastard and you're out of the will." FML
Today, my girlfriend's dad offered me $100 to break up with his daughter. I eagerly replied "no", but my girlfriend grabbed the money and said, "deal." FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my dad. I thought it was a good idea at the time, at least until he took her aside for a private chat. During the chat, he told her all about my two previous marriages and advised her to "get out while you can". FML
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Almost_Positive 18
Good on you. Hopefully you don't have to deal with him too much in the future
aljop 15
That was classy to ask for his blessing. It sucks that you may have a classless asshole for a father in law.
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worldclassrager 41
With his response it's like a yes and no...good luck OP
Mean_Girl 5
Well, at least Lisa for once will have a caring male at her side. Bless you both and good luck for your future!
crandel 11
Maybe he just thought your gesture was stupid and out-dated? It's really up to her whether she marries you or not.
thee_most_dope 30
i was searching for this comment! exactly what i thought.
christian9884 5
bet you'll enjoy family get togethers
Kirtres 4
Man, if my boyfriend asked for my father's permission to marry me, he wouldn't need it anyway - no chance in hell I'm marrying someone who thinks of me as my father's property.
stargirl_95 24
OP didn't ask for permission because he thinks that his girlfriend is his father's property. He asked as a respectful gesture. He probably would have married her anyway if her father had said no and he knows damn well that it's ultimately up to her. While asking for permission does originate in a belief that women were property, it's evolved to become a gesture to show respect to the family
LO1014 16
My thoughts exactly, 18. My husband asked me if I wanted to marry him and left my father out of it. After telling my parents, my father asked me if that was what I wanted. Both my father and my husband know I make my own decisions without "permission".
Kirtres 4
So, what is more important? Showing respect to the family or to the woman you're sharing a life with?
GRubi 17
Um, who said you had to choose one or the other?
Axel5238 29
Understood, some family's are rooted in tradition. The original intent for it was for the betterment of the family. Those that still do it do it as a sign of respect. Though, a lot of old traditions fall out of places or lose the original intent. Also, I highly doubt the father was serious. It was, more than likely said in a off hand sarcastic manner knowing the boyfriend was going to ask anyway.
Sakuraashita 15
It's not always mutually exclusive. Some women like the idea of their father saying "yes" to her getting married, after all, he is the other important man in her life...
SauceySarah 30
Well that's one way to respond to someone asking you for your daughter's hand in marriage. A very non-traditional response, but nonetheless he said yes.
patrickeli 15
Serves you right for dating a hillbilly
YoursAlways98 13
You sound sweet :) don't pay him any attention and just ask her
DianaFrances411 13
Well.. At least he said yes? You know, it could've been a lot worse if he said no. Congratulations, by the way ?
Classy_Sassy_15 15
OP I'm glad for you not many people are asking for permission I'm glad you have tradition