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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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buddymask1 0
this kinda made me sad. there's so much sexism in these comments, it's ridiculous. come on people.
_paper_moon_ 0
want to hear a joke? WOMEN'S RIGHTS! hahaha jk. I'm a woman myself. Only weak-minded and insecure men will be intimidated by your liberation, strong opinions, and ideals. You don't want them as husbands anyways. :] A true man is secure in himself and isn't afraid of a woman who knows what she wants and has a lot of knowledge about many different subjects. In fact, a true man LOOKS for a woman like this. Remember that the next time your mother says something like this to you. However, there is no need to get really mad at your mom / say anything upsetting to her. She can't really help what she said; those are the values that were instilled into her when she was growing up.
iFruit 0
DameGreyWolf, the government sometimes doesn't need to tax its citizens because they get enough money from tourism. Eg: Panama, it gets its money from the canal and tourism.
FordPrefect 0
YDI for not knowing your place.
forteemily 0
Having opinions is a wonderful thing! I am a feminist woman currently pursuing my doctorate. I am very opinionated. I also have a fiance. Obviously, it is not impossible to find a husband and be opinionated at the same time. Besides, I would be miserable if I had to be with someone who didn't respect my opinions. And, as others have said, you don't HAVE to have a husband. Only get married if you want to, its really none of your mother's business.
doggie3 0
I so agree with number 108. I am a definite feminist and VERY opinionated, and though I personally wants husband, but that doesn't mean anyone has to have one if they dont want one. It's not a man's world anymore. Women have rights too.
McLaughlane 0
Don't ever stop being a liberated woman. Good for you. You should NEVER have to silence yourself or submit yourself to someone else's ideals to find a partner. It sounds like you have potential to go far in life so don't let any man, or your mother, hold you back. Wait until someone comes along who appreciates you for your honesty and intelligence, you'll find one eventually! :)
Jennydew 0
stryker0530 sounds like a backwoods hillbilly that's married to his sister.... Don't listen to your mom. This isn't the fifties anymore.
boredboisereside_fml 0
That is only true if you're looking to marry a republican
Jennydew 0
adult_swim, sounds like you need an education and we need to take the mop and broom handles and shove them up your arrogant ass!