Today, my mother sat me down to tell me that since coming home from college, I sounded like "a liberated woman." She was disappointed and disturbed by this, and said that I should stop having strong opinions and ideals because it would make finding a husband for me difficult. 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
Upfront
Today, I had to explain to my mother that a lace mini-dress with an obscene amount of cleavage was not appropriate to wear while meeting my boyfriend's parents. She called me an "annoying prude" and said that with my attitude, I don't deserve to have a man. FML
Mom knows best
Today, my mom once again told me that I'm too young and immature to get married, and that I don't know what love is. I'm 29, have a successful career, own my own home, and am financially stable. FML
Today, I finally thought that my mother was okay with me being a lesbian. Then, over dinner, she turns to me and says, "So, do you still think you like girls, or are you going to start being normal again?" FML
Just the tip
Today, my mother is mad at me because I dared, yes DARED, to go out with a girl who stands up to her instead of just meekly doing what she tells her. Which should tell you exactly what sort of woman my mother is, so you know this FML is just the tip of my lifelong misery iceberg. FML
Fake it til you make it
Today, I went out to dinner with my mom and several of her friends. My mom spent the entire night gushing about my Ivy League school and med student boyfriend. I attend a state university and I'm single. She threatened to cut me off if I didn't play along. FML
Today, I was talking with my mother and expressed my slight disappointment at how many of my friends are getting into relationships, whereas I'm still single. My mother decided to encourage me by saying "Don't worry, sweetie. There are boys out there who don't go for looks. You'll be fine". FML
Controlling
Today, my mom was helping me plan for going to college. After 30 minutes of me getting more upset, and her getting more frustrated, she directed me to Tinder, a wedding venue website, and the local address for Planned Parenthood. Her actual words were, "There's no shame in being a stay at home dad these days." FML
What did I say, Roy?
Today, my wife said I was being difficult and unreasonable, and called my mother to talk to me about my behaviour. What did I do, you ask? I dared to share my opinion on something I happen to feel strongly about, instead of just mindlessly agreeing with her opinion like I have for the past 22 years. FML
Higher standard
Today, my mother described what her ideal daughter-in-law should be like. Halfway through her description, fishing for some compliments, I told her that such a girl would be way above my league. She sighed and emphatically agreed. FML
Today, my mother told me I should think about quitting school. She explained that the reason was because she didn't want me to be more successful than my older sisters. FML
Top comments
softbonez 0
Tell your mom to shut the **** up and that this isn't the 1950's.
drewpy 0
Don't stop being "a liberated woman" everyone should use their brains and being willing to speak in a peaceful manor and have discussions on issues. Besides I would rather date a woman that can tell me that I am wrong and then we can discuss why I am wrong and find common ground. Keep it up, your doing the right thing.
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kilim_fml 0
i understand you very well since i live in a muslim country as well. please speak up for your rights and don't be what the society wants you to be or you'll always regret it.
SeximusPrime 0
Your mom is an idiot.
Cnote231 0
wow... I literally cannot believe that your own mother would say that to you! my mom has always encouraged me to be a strong, opinionated, educated young woman and I believe that every woman should! good for you for wanting to be different! I hope everything works out for you!
ecascio2010 9
#12 I want to punch you. and you call us "freaks"... well I'm sure you're not much better.
Madstar744 0
If I was joking, I would say you may have to find a guy who'll make YOU a sandwich! But in all seriousness, your mum obviously isn't with the times and still thinks that us girls should worship our men... Screw that, if you want respect OP, just stay liberated.
KathAdrian 0
Wow. What century does she live in? I'm sorry but your mother seems to be a complete ass.
Rvah07 0
Tell your mom to Shut the **** up!!! I'm a guy and I know I would much rather have my girlfriend speak up about something than keep it to herself. Tell her that also if you wanted your advice you would have asked for it, but do it nicely and also remind her that this isn't the 50s.
newburton13 26
Why can't I meet a guy like you? Well said, my friend.
BeibertSmitor 10
Sounds like someone didn't know that they were on the Texas Plan ... I wonder what would happen if you told her you were a lesbian ...
Nissen 0
smart mother
rajdeep 8
oh my gosh! this sounds so much like my mom. Mine just didnt say all that, as kind as yours did.. haha