Anonymous
United States
Today, I talked to my mom about hanging out with her. She got out her phone to schedule an appointment. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
LuxTheSarcastic
Apex, United States
Today, my mother dragged me to the mall to get me out of the house and to get me to stop using my phone. She then spent the whole trip talking on her phone instead of actually interacting with me. FML
Sam
United States
Lost
Today, my mom was on the phone while we went grocery shopping. Apparently, her phone call was more important because she just left me stranded in the store. FML
Anonymous
United States
Thanks but no thanks
Today, I called my mom to see how she was doing. She quickly hijacked the conversation and said that she's signed me up for a dating site, because she feels bad that I can't find a decent man. I've been dating my boyfriend for seven months, and she's seen me with him multiple times. FML
ughh
United States
Today, my mom read my diary. Then she frantically booked me an appointment with a psychiatrist. FML
Boo
Australia
Thanks, I guess…
Today, I finally had a phone call after a week of nothing. It was my mother. It was by accident. FML
Crampon
United States
Today, I called my mom to tell her that I finally got my period. There was an awkward pause. She was at work. I was on speakerphone. FML
slukaa
United States
Today, for the first time in over a year, my mother actually called me. I excitedly picked up the phone. All I heard was rustling; her purse dialed me. FML
Still Waiting
Wenatchee, United States
Welcome home!
Today, I had an appointment. After 2 hours of waiting in the sun, my mom finally picked me up and lectured me on how irresponsible my dad was for not communicating with her. Not 5 minutes after I got home, my dad showed up and gave me the same exact lecture about my mom. FML
Anonymous
United States
Another non-emergency
Today, I went on a date, and halfway through I started getting nonstop calls from “Mom” on my phone. Annoyed, I silenced them. Later, I checked my voicemail. It was actually my mom calling from the ER because she had slipped and broken her ankle. FML
thanksmom
United States
Today, I called my mom for the first time in a few weeks, just to chat because I miss her. When she picked up, the first thing she said was, "Why are you calling? What's wrong? Do you have swine flu??" When I told her that I didn't, and I just wanted to chat, she hung up. FML
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Buttsexpirate 9
"Hmm, Christmas I'll be in Mexico. Hmm when's your birthday again? I'll be busy then too. The only time I can pencil you in would be April fools day. Would that work?"
sleepindevil 15
At least she won't be able to turn around and say that she has other plans on the day?
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theressarina 2
I don't see how this is an FML. She must be busy and can't drop what she has to do just hang out. And if you still live at home, have some more respect for her keeping that roof over your head.
vexis58 1
Wait, what? What's wrong with someone taking out their phone to see when they're available, and set aside that time for something so they know they'll be busy? I have no idea what this FML is trying to say. When I need to meet up with my family members, we usually email back and forth for several days to figure out when everyone is free to meet up. "Hmm, how's 8:00 PM next Tuesday?" It's a perfectly normal thing to do, for adults who have busy schedules.
varkey 7
@72: OP probably lives at home... @OP: FYL. I know parents like this, although mine weren't (and still aren't).
kitsune3 20
Seconded.
kitsune3 20
@varkey: Wow, you are kind of an idiot. Wth does where OP lives have to do with anything? Whether or not OP lives at home with his/her parents doesn't have a damn thing to do with how busy his/her mother is. Think a bit more before you comment.
rastafunk 0
Oh my lol, your mom sounds like my dad.
MarieBooLovesYou 4
Yeaa, thats how you show the love xD
Ixlovexwaffles 0
Yeah my moms been promising to hang out with me for the past five years. I'm still waiting for my "appointment"...
sulitak 27
So? if my Mom doesn't write down things like that... she'll forget. some people have crappy memories
blackwidowtaco 31
If she's that busy that she has to pull a planner out to schedule time with you, then politely ask her if you can possibly assist her in helping get some of the things done she needs. Then you can spend quality time with her that way.
sayhisoph 26
I can't see the problem.. My mother does the same because we both are busy and working.