Today, my elderly dad once again asked me to make a reservation at a restaurant for him and a younger woman he's been seeing. Meanwhile, I haven't had anything even approaching a real date in over a decade. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
Today, I met up with my dad for the first time in 7 years. We planned to go to a nice restaurant but he changed the place we were going to, to Chuck E. Cheese. I'm 18 years old. I waited an hour for him to show up. I then ended up babysitting his daughter the whole time. FML
Today, my dad told me he was planning to have his steady girlfriend over for dinner. He's only had a few relationships since he and my mom split up when I was very young, so I was excited to meet the woman. He then told me that I knew her already. My dad is dating my aunt on my mothers side. FML
Two speeds
Today, a waitress kept calling me "Mom" and my dad "Dad". My dad (69) and I (38f) hang out a lot, and very often go out to eat, just the two of us. Either I look really old, or people think he's got it going on. Why? They ask me, "Is that your dad or grandpa?" Then ask him, "Is that your wife or daughter?" FML
Crafty
Today, I was supposed to be going on my first date with a guy I really liked. He never showed up. I just found out my dad was outside washing the car when my date showed up. He told him he didn't have a daughter and to never show up on his driveway again. FML
Today, I went on a movie date with a guy. He brought his mom. FML
Today, I asked my dad if he'd like to go fishing together, but he said he was busy with errands. Later, in a casual conversation with my friend, she opened up her phone to show me pictures of her fishing with my dad. FML
Today, I made a nice meal for myself and sat down to eat. Suddenly, my dad burst into my room saying, “We have to go.” This isn’t the first time it’s happened, nor was it an emergency. My family just doesn’t tell me when we have plans. FML
He gets around
Today, when my dad said he was dating a woman he met at his retirees social club, I assumed it was a woman also in her 60s. Nope. Barmaid. A whole 42 years younger than him, 9 years younger than me. FML
Pleased to meet you
Today, I was eating at a restaurant when a man came up to me and said, "You're pathetic for having lunch with someone that much older than you." My dad immediately got up and punched the man in the face. My fiancé's parents had to walk in the door right as it happened. FML
Today, I decided to visit my dad. I haven't seen him in a while so I wanted to give him another chance to be an actual dad to me. Apparently, getting drunk and getting it on with his girlfriend while I was there was more important than spending time with his daughter, who he hasn't seen in almost a year. FML
Top comments
MrEatYourDog 14
Ask him for advice.
juststephhere 23
If it bugs you, just tell him to do it himself! It's no big deal, you'll find someone someday.
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Comments (41)
MrEatYourDog 14
Ask him for advice.
slingerslasher 24
Please don't eat my dog
pinkgreenyellow 13
Match.com
Hunthas 17
Dad and daughter double date? Sounds like the perfect thing for them to help you with if you are that interested!
TheCookieComet 23
She cant find a date. How will this help her find one? Be the third wheel?
phaelnb 26
I think #3 meant the father could ask for his date to bring son/daughter so he could bring along OP.
Rainbow2Cloud 12
You'll find someone for you one day OP!
WCARlover 35
You should be happy for him still dating and not being a lonely crotchety old person! Your time will come :)
juststephhere 23
If it bugs you, just tell him to do it himself! It's no big deal, you'll find someone someday.
Carebeareatu 23
Guess it's time for some lessons with the old man?
usmc_sean 8
Fatherly advice? Ask for it.
False_Stupidity 42
Can't beat age and experience!
nphill82 21
He's probably not as picky as you might be?