Today, my Jewish boyfriend came over for my extended family's Easter party. My grandmother made fun of him for being Jewish so badly, that he left, crying. She doesn't see what she did wrong. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, my boyfriend came over to my parents' house for dinner. My dad made Holocaust jokes the entire time. My boyfriend is Jewish. FML
Today, my religious parents were hosting a family dinner. Not only did we have to wait over an hour for my grandma to finally show up, but when she did, she had her 30 year old boytoy in tow. Apparently, "Granny has needs too you know, hahaha!" Goodbye peaceful family. FML
Today, I was having lunch with my fiancé's family. After he excused himself to use the bathroom, his grandmother glared at me, sneered, "I never liked you" and kept eating while the others smirked. When my fiancé returned, everyone pretended nothing had happened. FML
Today, my girlfriend broke up with me because I "always wear that stupid little hat." I'm Jewish. FML
Today, my boyfriend showed up at my grandmother's wake in torn jeans and a Family Guy t-shirt. When I took him aside asked him what the hell he was thinking, he lost his temper and stormed out. FML
Today, my girlfriend and I were being driven home from our date by her mother. She's Jewish and I'm Catholic. Her mother was talking about how my girlfriend was going on a trip to Jerusalem that summer. She finished with "And you can find a nice Jewish boy while you're there." FML
Today, my boyfriend and I went to my parents' barbecue. He knew my family is extremely religious, so what did he do? Called for silence to make an announcement, namely: "God isn't real." Cue a riot that ended in us being kicked out and me all but disowned for "putting him up to it". FML
Today, I watched my mother tell a man that the holocaust was "a good thing" and "necessary for population control". That man was my girlfriend's father. Who is Jewish. FML
Today, my boyfriend and I spent all day preparing an amazing meal for my extended family, and then 3 hours before dinner his crazy mother forced him home because she felt "excluded". He's spent the past 3 days with her. There's no way for me to keep him and get rid of her. FML
Today, my boyfriend of 2 years decided to tell an unimaginably rude joke to my grandma while at my house. She hit him over the head with a vase, and he's threatening to press charges. I still don't know whose side to take. FML
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shortasalways 9
I believe in respecting my elders, however is this situation I would have pulled my grandmother aside at the very first comment she made. I would have told her apologize and to change the subject and that if she continued WE would be leaving. Your boyfriend is a guest and should be treated with respect. I know family is important but there are lines you just dont cross. I can't believe you let the insults continue to the point he was crying. It's your family and you needed to have controlled the situation.
olpally 33
Your grandma's a bitch. That's so horrible. Hopefully you'll be able to patch things up with your bf.
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Comments (76)
Ashamed_Sister 60
What a moron. (I know I should be respectful, but this is simply bad.)
Quasar55_fml 18
You don't HAVE to be respectful. Respect is earned, not owed. That's an old **** all right.
BronayPonay 6
Given the fact that her grandmother gave her boyfriend no respect what so ever, I'd say you're in the clear on this one.
spicebread 4
Her grandmother didn't think she should be respectful, why would you?
chell1894 13
The people that mainly believe in the "rule" respect your elders are the elders. It's an old saying they use to try to justify when they're rude and ignorant. Respect is earned not just given. I have certain amount of respect for every person. It's their choice if they want to gain more or lose the amount they have. That's like saying you have to respect someone because of their color, background, etc. It just doesn't work that way.
saucyrossi 18
The poor kid..
olpally 33
Your grandma's a bitch. That's so horrible. Hopefully you'll be able to patch things up with your bf.
HortonThelephant 15
FML has taught me to appreciate the fact that my grandparents died off when I was a small child..
jelly713 19
38, That's sad. Who knows if they were sweet or not? I think it's ****** up to be glad anyone died to be honest, it just shows bitterness & hatred on anyone's part.
zero91 4
my grandma is awesome . she supports all my decisions :)
xx000o 27
Make fun of her and see how she likes it.
MidnaLink 35
I really want to know what she said now!
MatteKudasai 17
Holocaust jokes. He did Nazi them coming.
RoboCunnilingus 23
I was always told to respect mein elders, but people like her are a Germ and should stop offending everyone.
TourettesGuyFTW 26
Kampf ve all just get along viz each other please?
lilhellian 27
Anne fankly they're awful..
TheAbstract 15
That last one was so funny. a LOLocaust if you will.
airforce987 20
Please people, stop with the Nazi jokes, they are getting reichdiculous. They're not even heilarious.
TourettesGuyFTW 26
Are these Nazi jokes ever Goering to stop?!
shortasalways 9
I believe in respecting my elders, however is this situation I would have pulled my grandmother aside at the very first comment she made. I would have told her apologize and to change the subject and that if she continued WE would be leaving. Your boyfriend is a guest and should be treated with respect. I know family is important but there are lines you just dont cross. I can't believe you let the insults continue to the point he was crying. It's your family and you needed to have controlled the situation.
jelly713 19
That's a mature way to deal with it but not everyone chooses to handle situations like that, they just idly let everything happen & they wonder why things get so bad. OP should have like 7 mentioned, stood up to her family or withdrew right away. But a lot of people don't stand up to any bullying or unfairness on any given situation.
MrConcise 35
I will always be astounded by the extent family loyalty. Continuing an unhealthy family relationship is just as damaging as any other sour relationship. Stay loyal to those that earn your respect on a consistent basis and distance yourself from those that are damaging. Blood is only so thick, and I'm a metaphorical diabetic.
cieloalicia 16
Awwe. :( go try to comfort and patch things up with him, confront her later.
RoboCunnilingus 23
Grandmothers. Giving us FMLs since the beginning of time.
joshiepo0 18
Maybe she has a problem with juice and she just misheard you.
superfly9234 3
I really don't see a problem here
NostalgiaFreak9 43
Found the grandmother.
hama806 19
What a bad example for a Grandma to make, or anyone for that matter. Isn't hospitality important anymore? Making fun of someone because of what they believe is not cool. Sorry for your BF OP.