Today, my parents lectured me on whether it was a good idea to let my girlfriend stay at the home of her ex boyfriend… and his husband. I’m 44 and trust her. My parents didn’t trust this logic and doubled down. 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 parents lectured me about how my girlfriend will ruin my life, because she's a single mom, a recovering alcoholic, and has chronic health issues. Apparently, I should be with their friend's rude, trashy daughter, who can't keep a job, and goes on a drunken, drug-fueled bender every other week. I'm 31. FML
Today, my boyfriend's parents decided that I was untrustworthy and that if they ever saw him with me he'd be heavily punished. They're travelling hundreds of miles just to make sure he stays in the house and doesn't talk to me. FML
Today, my ex-girlfriend was having lunch with my parents. Believing she was in love with me and feeling the same, I dropped by. My parents told me that she’s their friend and that she has a boyfriend that they approve of, all while telling me I was never good enough for her. FML
Today, I introduced my girlfriend to my dad. I thought it was a good idea at the time, at least until he took her aside for a private chat. During the chat, he told her all about my two previous marriages and advised her to "get out while you can". FML
Today, I told my girlfriend that her mom doesn't give us any privacy when we're at their place. I suggested that we go to my place for a change, and she agreed. Her mom called my house three times to see what we were doing. We're well beyond teenagers. FML
Today, my mom won’t let me go to my boyfriend’s apartment. She says it’s because “I know what you guys are gonna do there I’m not stupid.” She threatened to kick me out of the house if I go. I’m 19. FML
Today, my parents are so in love with my ex, they still think it’s my fault she felt unloved enough to cheat with another man. They constantly try to convince me to take her back and become stepdad to the child she conceived with the guy she cheated on me with. FML
Today, I found out my 20 year-old daughter has a 46 year-old boyfriend. She met him at her job. When I objected, she told me that I can’t tell her “heart” what to do because she’s “grown” and “in love.” I had to teach her how to wash and she still leaves dirty pads on the floor, but sure, she’s “in love.” FML
Today, I learned that my 29-year-old boyfriend won't stay the night at my house because he lives at home with his parents and doesn't want to have "the discussion" with his mom about me. FML
Today, my boyfriend and I had a fight about his parents. We're both 23-year-old university students who aren't allowed in his bedroom unless the door is completely open. Nothing he says to his parents will change this. FML
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SamanthaThe1st 23
You're 44. Why are you still listening to your parents?
RichardPencil 32
I'm sorry. I'm with them. The ex is clearly bisexual so your girlfriend is not off the table. You're stupid.
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Comments (6)
SamanthaThe1st 23
You're 44. Why are you still listening to your parents?
kitten79TX 5
1. Why are your parents involved? 2. Why is your girlfriend staying with her ex-husband..... red flag.
RichardPencil 32
I'm sorry. I'm with them. The ex is clearly bisexual so your girlfriend is not off the table. You're stupid.
Bogrbon 27
She may have just been a beard. It’s quite possible he tried dating women before admitting to the world he wasn’t into that and coming out. In my experience with friends who have come out from conservative families it’s not an uncommon occurrence, and given his parents’ reaction it’s not unlikely they come from such circles, so hers may too.
Nikki 17
You should tell you parents that men don’t own women anymore and that she can make her own decisions without you ‘letting’ her
wrenavery90 12
,why does it matter what your parents think? As you said. You're 44.
ChrisCFS 12
it's for sure a red flag and to many possibilities. But it comes down to what your ok with. just need to be prepared for what those choices bring. better man than me. I bet you wouldn't be able to stay with your ex and her new GF or BF and her new ok with it.