Today, I got back home from work and casually asked my dad, "What's up?" He casually replied, "Wishing I'd had a son instead." and stared glassy-eyed at me until I left the room. 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, I came home to find my dad drinking. Trying to be cheerful, I greeted him with a "Hi, dad!" He sighed, shook his head, and said "It hurts me when you call me that." FML
Today, I was sitting in my room when my dad walked in to talk. He said I'm not the son he'd hoped for, and that he'd been let down as a father. He said I should change the way I am so that he could love me more. It was the longest conversation I've had with my dad in years. FML
Today, my girlfriend's dad returned home from deployment. Being the grade A fucktard that I am, I got flustered and asked, "So um, did you make it back?" He looked me dead in the eyes and said completely deadpan, "No, obviously I died. Moron." FML
Today, my son was crying because he wanted his daddy, and he asked when he can see him. I had no idea what to say, given his dad left us in the middle of the night last year, now lives in another country, and told me he never wants to see us again. FML
Today, during the early hours, I got hungry and went to grab something to eat. I entered the kitchen, only to see my stark-naked dad sitting at the table, eating cereal and reading the paper. He just nodded at me and said, "Son." I think I need a new pair of eyes. FML
Today, my dad and a construction worker were having a long talk. I heard the door slam, and assumed that this worker had left. So I yelled out, "Hey dad what were you talking about? Did you talk slowly so the idiot could understand?" Turns out my dad was the one who had walked out. FML
Today, as I was leaving home for my mall kiosk job, my dad asked me where I was off to. When I said I was going to work, he tossed an empty beer bottle to the floor, belched, and said "Bah! Get a REAL job!" He's unemployed and living in my apartment. FML
Today, I saw my son. I didn't know I had a son. FML
Today, I looked over to see my grandfather looking thoughtfully at me. Feeling flattered because he rarely shows affection, I waved at him. He then said, "I was looking out the window" and continued to stare past my head out of the window. FML
Today, my dad sat me down for a talk. After the talk, he wasn't my dad anymore. FML
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Cookiee04 15
you should've said wish I had two moms instead
TheOnlyKittyKat 15
My dad used to say, "I was hoping for a son, then you grew up and I realized I had one."
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Comments (52)
Kittiecat511 14
Wow
Cookiee04 15
you should've said wish I had two moms instead
AriettaX 15
"Wish I had a cat instead"
patrickalamo 48
Or a cool dad. Hell a decent one would do in this case
PizzaboyPB 4
I prefer either of the two comments on this thread over the original comment. The whole lesbian thing wouldn't be a great comeback.
thexguyxnextdoor 10
Maybe you should talk this out win your father? There has to be something behind this. Good luck OP
SarahSehhati 40
I really hope he was joking with you OP. I am sure you are wonderful lady and the world would not be the same without you :)
The_Appendix_ 13
I'm pretty sure it'd be almost exactly the same.
Maccaroney 11
Yeah, I'm pretty confident in the same, #22.
SarahSehhati 40
Actually it wouldn't be the same. There is a reason for everything. Why everyone is here. If she was not born her dad could have end up killing your dad which might have caused you not to be here (a little(maybe a lot) exaggerated but it could definitely be true).
mangelon86 15
How in the hell did OP's birth stop her father from becoming a murderer?????
SarahSehhati 40
Some people life changes when they have a child. They feel they are responsible for this little person and be a better person. ( like I said it is an exaggerated story but it could be real)
WaxenSecrets 5
#22, let's start with an easy example. You would not have read this FML if OP did not exist. And the key word was "almost". In the grand scheme of things, we'd probably still have corrupt politicians, the internet, a global economy, and the essence of the modern world as we know it. That much is true. But think of all the people in OP's life. She's clearly at place where she has played a role in the lives of those around her. She undoubtedly has friends who have been personally affected by her presence and whose lives would have taken a different course were she not there. No matter what, when we consider this, the world would not be the same. Now whether the change was for the better or not is an entirely different discussion that OP's father seems to be developing an opinion on.
TheOnlyKittyKat 15
My dad used to say, "I was hoping for a son, then you grew up and I realized I had one."
cookie1207 19
Ouch! Couldnt find the ydi button!
sayyestothedress 24
#5 same here! I've always wanted a dog and when I ask my dad always says: "why? We have you right here!" But I still love my dad and I know he's just joking!
Pstraka6 20
I'm going to say he was joking, but in the event that he wasn't make sure you stick it back and let him know you wish you didn't have an irate father
Brandi_Faith 34
Joking or drunk. Either way though it sucks. I wouldn't want to hear my father joke about that with a straight face. It's one thing if he burst out laughing and then hugged her and told her he loved her, but to play it so serious and let her walk away without letting her know he's joking is just as cruel as him meaning it. OP, if it were me, I would be tempted to have a conversation with him asking him why he'd rather have had a boy, and maybe try and hang out with him more and go see hockey games, or go fishing and do things he enjoys with him. I would want to try and improve our relationship, but maybe that's just me. My dad and I have always tried to spend time together doing things, and we've gone on daddy-daughter dates my entire life. I have 2 older brothers and dads and sons hang out a lot because they're interested in the same things and they have more in common to do together, so he never wanted me to be left out or have spent more time with them than me and made a point of having daddy-daughter dates so we would always have a strong relationship (but he's incredible). So doing things he enjoys or making time to spend just the two of you and going on dates may help. Of course if he is always a jerk and doesn't want anything to do with you then there isn't much to be done and you may want to keep your distance. (Edit: sorry for the long post, didn't realize it was so long.)
sayyestothedress 24
#44 same here! I have a dad and two older sisters, I always thought that he would give them whatever they want and I would be the one that got ignored, but then one day my dad asked if I want to go with him to Tim Hortons and stuff like that! So now, every Friday me and my dad have special father-daughter time! And I love my dad! He's so incredible!
sorryheadphones 26
That seems like a rather odd time to say something like that. Not that it is ever okay, but could you possibility had done something to make him disappointed in you?
Brandi_Faith 34
A good dad wouldn't say that at any time, even if OP did do something disappointing.
RedPillSucks 33
That rather ****** up. Cultures that don't value their women don't do well
DArthurVaderian 18
So you mean western civilization up until recently?
Rallred32 20
Oh, shut up. Please please please don't bring that conversation up when it is completely irrelevant. Don't start an internet debate.
Brandi_Faith 34
Never-mind cultures, men that don't value women don't do well and will have a hard time finding a girlfriend/wife and having a good relationship.
EatUrGreens 20
*gets popcorn*
vikky538 29
that sucks....
redstone7693 29
He should just be happy he even has a kid
DogeMan 14
He really should becuae my mom wish she had a daughter but she had two sons instead but she is not crying about though which I'm glad