Today, I started dating my best friend, who is Hispanic. I told my family the good news and all my father had to say to me was, "I will allow you to date him, but you should really think about settling with someone your own kind." FML
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Questions about your love life, a burnt turkey and the cousin who knows everything: Thanksgiving, a contact sport.
Today, although we are Asians, my father told me not to date other Asians, particularly anyone Chinese or Vietnamese, because I will have nothing but trouble. He's also not fond of me dating Black or Latino people. No surprise, he wants me to bond with my old, stupid, white supremacist high school classmate again. FML
Today, I introduced my Spanish friend to a girl I've had a crush on for a long time. Because he only spoke Spanish and she only spoke English, I was the translator. The first thing he said to her was, "You are really pretty." I translated it as "I like other men." Later, they found out. FML
Today, my father informed me that I will have no chance of dating a good man if I keep up with these interracial relationships. And that he won't be supporting me through college if I continue this "rebellion." My boyfriend is half black and loves the same music, sports, and movies as my dad. FML
Today, after dating for almost a year, I decided to introduce my parents to the man I was sure I'd fallen in love with. When dad saw him, his and my boyfriend's face completely dropped. I asked them what was wrong because I could feel the discomfort. Turns out, I'm dating my dad's drug dealer. FML
Today, I found out that my father asked my best friend to marry him. He's 38 and we're 18. She said yes. FML
Today, I'm dating a trans girl, who is also my best friend. She confessed to me long ago that she was born male, and that wasn't a big deal to me. The problem is that my family is constantly harassing her, because I should have been "with a real girl instead of a monster with severed genitals." FML
Today, I confessed to my coworker that I'm interested in her romantically. She turned me down, saying that I'm a great guy, but that she basically doesn't want mixed-race children. She said she isn't racist, though, so I guess it's all okay, right? FML
Today, I introduced my boyfriend to my parents for the first time. My dad took one look at him, sighed and said, "You deserve someone better. Someone who is responsible, and has their priorities straight in life." Beyond upset, I told my dad that I love him. My dad disgruntledly responded, "I was talking to him." FML
Today, it was my wedding day. With my best friend as the priest, she asked, "Do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband?" After saying I do, she then turned to him and asked, "Do you want to bang my friend?" Everyone laughed, except my already disapproving father. FML
Today, I came out to my parents. They nodded empathetically throughout my entire speech and told me repeatedly that it was okay. As I smiled and stood up, my dad asked, "But you're still going to marry a guy, right?" FML
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ctosc 21
so.. a girl?
XxNekoLovexX 26
What a jackass. We are one kind: human. At least you know what kind of mindset your dad has now :/ I'm so sorry. I wish you the best in your relationship. Don't let his small-minded thinking get in the way of that.
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the_real_dvd 21
Three of my family members married Hispanics, one cousin and two siblings. All three were separated with just a few years. One ended in divorce. There are HUGE cultural differences that, when in love, you think doesn't matter. But after the butterflies pass you're forced to face them. It may not be racism causing your dad to say this but the very real knowledge that there will be some innate hurdles you'll have to cross in order to find long term happiness. This is just the realistic approach, not the idealistic approach. And FYI, my whole family has treated their spouses with nothing but graciousness, even during the separations.
thatgirlhiding 9
I'm so sorry but I can't help but laugh because my parents don't want me with someone own race (Mexican) so it's funny to me your parents do. Seriously though I apologize that your dad has that mindset. I hope you and your boyfriend are together for a long and happy time.
CaroLouWho 10
Yuck. Why must people be like that? Congratulations, though, on your new relationship. As long as y'all are happy, that's all that matters.
Thegoofygoober 15
seriously forget about the racism, your best friend left the hardest area to get out of, the best friend zone
chosha_fml 27
Tu padre es muy estúpido.
WarriorButterfly 3
Hispanic is an ethnicity not a race. You probably meant Latino based of the post.
Beepee04 10
When I first read this I figured op was Caucasian, but now I'm wondering what ethnicity op is.
steeck1 6
Aye, dios mios
Unlucky1232 20
hey at least he's letting u date him. Some people don't even get THAT far
Darkreign333 23
I'm Mexican, my fiancé is German Irish. He is wonderful ;)