Today, my boyfriend told me that he is homophobic. This wouldn't be such a big deal, if my mother wasn't a lesbian. He doesn't know this yet, and I'm afraid to tell him. 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 told my mom I was with my female friend last night, because I wasn't ready to tell her about my new boyfriend. I didn't realize he gave me a hickey and now my whole family thinks I'm a lesbian. They won't stop making fun of me. FML
Today, my boyfriend told me that he was gay and that he is in love with my younger brother. FML
Today, my mom called me into the living room to say that she had something important to tell me. She then explained how she and my dad had "talked things over" and wanted me to know that they accept me and love me no matter what. Apparently my mom thinks I'm lesbian. I'm not. FML
Today, at 18, I finally told my mom I was gay. She spent the rest of the day bringing up my "future wife" at every possible chance she had. FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my parents. My mother turned to me and said, "Wait you're actually gay? I thought you were just saying that to piss off your father." I came out to her when I was 16, and have confided in her about my past relationships. FML
Today, I found the courage to tell my parents about my boyfriend. They simply reacted by lecturing me about how much he'll ruin my life, and how much they don't like him. They haven't met him yet. FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my family for the first time. My mother's immediate reaction was, "We didn't know you were gay!" No mom, she really is a girl. FML
Today, my neighbor confessed to me that he was homophobic and regrets that his family doesn't know it. He spent fifteen minutes explaining how much he would hate to have a gay child. I spent two hours last night convincing his son that it was the right thing to tell his family he was gay. FML
Today, I told my mom that I’m a lesbian. She was fine with it, supported me 100%, and it was a huge relief, until she followed up with, “Until you find a husband, then you’ll obviously have to stop all that.” The reason I even told her is because my girlfriend just proposed to me, and we’re engaged. FML
Today, my boyfriend came over. My mom told him the story about the time she caught me having sex with my ex-boyfriend. My ex is his best friend. FML
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Top comments
YacL 15
I really don't understand why people are homophobic. It's like a gay guy being afraid of straight guys... just doesn't make sense.
eaarreola 3
Your mothers' sexual preferences are not of his business.
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Comments (98)
MuchDance90s 0
Not a big deal? Yeah, it is, even if his mother weren't gay. To disapprove, due to upbringing or religion or whatever, of someone's sexual choices is one thing, but to be "phobic" of it is life altering. It would affect your life if you stayed with him. How many people are gay, statistically? 2%? 5%? Any time your guy runs into a gay person his homophobia would negatively affect his interaction with that person, regardless of whether that person is super great or has a lot in common with your dude. And because you're the one dating him, your life would be more difficult because of his prejudice. So it would still be a bug deal. But of course, this situation is 100 times more suck as it's his own mom! Maybe over time his homophobia will lessen as he sees that his mother is just a regular person trying to do the best she can, even if she is making choices that your guy doesn't like or is against.
dudeitsdanny 10
I hate to break it to you.. But your rant was badly aimed. It's OP's mom.. Not his. And the number is believed to be closer to 10%. And that's just out of the closet.
ramakrishna12345 0
this is nice
goawaynowbye 1
If you love and respect your mother and plan on having her in your life, tell him now! Explain how important it is to you for him to accept her as well as all your other feelings on the subject and if he doesn't change his mind, you should find a better man. Homosexuality is a natural part of our world and homophobia is a horrible affliction, one you do not want passed to your children should you ever have them. Also, he will eventually meet your mother and I'm sure she wouldn't like being forced back into the closet so that you can continue dating someone who is so hateful and illogical. Homophobia is NEVER okay and it is ALWAYS a big deal. I don't have a lesbian mother and I am not a lesbian myself, but homophobia has always been a deal breaker for me. I like my men intelligent.
Matty1188 6
This is where you drop your boyfriend, unless you're okay with judgmental people.
finklefck 5
dump him...i get it if he meets your mom and isn't mean to her but **** that no exceptions.
bonesofkhaos 9
Sounds like time to ditch the boyfriend
IGaveRickUp 15
Of courseee every guy likes lesbians, because all men are horndogs that get turned on by watching girls making out. Once again I'm proud to watch the FML community NOT generalise.
maxman13524 13
**** him. Brake up with him
masterminor 16
I wouldn't date anyone who would dislike my mother.
The_9th_Doctor 18
dump his homophobic ass