Today, after working another double shift because I want to buy my boyfriend a really expensive anniversary present, I get to his apartment to find him calculating in how many paychecks he'll be able to afford a Caribbean getaway. For himself. FML
I agree, your life sucks (18531) - you totally deserved it (1674)
On 10/12/2009 at 3:31pm - love - by Sucker (woman) - Canada (Quebec)
pretty sure it stands for original poster. but #26's is pretty good too.
#47 - On 10/12/2009 at 9:00pm by maipinkbear
Aw, the one person who was right got buried! Looks like no one wants the truth getting out.
#55 - On 10/12/2009 at 11:04pm by Tequilamockngbrd
No Its not by himself, it him and his 2 other freinds Myself and I.
Me, Myself, and I are going duh!
Harsh! LOL
See where you're coming from though; this ain't real estate. Don't buy love - rent! *swoosh*
Someone once told me that blood and tears are the best lubrication
#27 - On 10/12/2009 at 6:35pm by donkey_hang_down
What an asshole thing to say to someone that obviously wanted to do something extra special for their special someone. FYL.
#33 - On 10/12/2009 at 7:04pm by SlapThatBitch
Damn dude.
Your comments usually lighten up the page a little but lately, they've been kinda on the down side...
#51 - On 10/12/2009 at 9:35pm by ChronicFAIL
Oh, I'm sure his girlfriend Rosie will be with him...You know, Ms. Palmer? Or maybe he is meeting someone...or maybe, just maybe, you weren't supposed to find out and the trip is for the both of you...you did say it was your anniversary, right?
#6 - On 10/12/2009 at 5:44pm by MiddleChild08
well, it's gonna take him a few more paychecks to get that vacation after you kick his ass to the curb. right?
use your money and go on your own tropical vacation, one where hot locals who barely speak english will rub you down with sunscreen.
#7 - On 10/12/2009 at 5:45pm by Sam_Licker81
Not everyone is big on presents. How does he express his care for you, OP? Try mirroring that.
#14 - On 10/12/2009 at 5:51pm by BeeSkwaird
He wants to buy himself something nice...so what's the problem? Is he supposed to know that you are working extra to buy him a gift?
#15 - On 10/12/2009 at 5:52pm by Tubasaurus
so save up your money and get
yourself something nice instead.
#16 - On 10/12/2009 at 5:53pm by AshleyRose784
So what? Just because you're buying him an expensive gift, he has to do the same? It's not like he asked you to buy an expensive gift for him. If you're looking for something in return, then don't give it to him.
So what? You can now pay for stuff on the trip,or just save your money.
I mean who'd of thought actually saving money?
For all you know he was just lookin' up costs and you surprised him, maybe it's for both of you.
Even if it is just for him though, he doesn't owe you anything. If you want to work two shifts to get him something nice, that's sweet of you, but you shouldn't expect him to automatically do the same thing.
#23 - On 10/12/2009 at 6:13pm by Emrysa
The Caribbean honestly isn't all that......well except for the beaches =)..dump the selfish ass
#24 - On 10/12/2009 at 6:29pm by life_sucks_bad
He is trying to give you a vacation............... From him
#25 - On 10/12/2009 at 6:34pm by donkey_hang_down
My ex used to go on cruises all the time with his best guy friend. I didn't take offense. You're CHOOSING to buy an expensive gift, he didn't ask you to. Grow up and realize that anniversaries dont have to be all about spending money.
Eh...
1. Why spend so much on an anniversary present that you have to work double shifts to buy? Choose something meaningful within your price range.
2. So what if he wants a getaway by himself? Just because you're a couple doesn't mean you have to do everything together. Let him have some alone time.
3. It might possibly be a cover-up for his gift. If he wants to surprise you, I think that's a good way. Don't automatically think he's being an ass.
#32 - On 10/12/2009 at 6:59pm by Witchcraft
so what a lot of peple dnt go on trip together get over it loser omg!!
#34 - On 10/12/2009 at 7:08pm by swimmin234
Agree with everyone else, he could've just told you that's what it was. Have a little faith in the guy.
Also agree that it's stupid to be upset over it because you're working to buy him a really expensive gift. It's a nice thought, but it is, after all, the thought that counts. Right? Go for sentimental value, not monetary.
well, his "expensive" anniversary gift should go down the drain. get ur self something nice ;)
#36 - On 10/12/2009 at 7:29pm by jessxoxo28
Honestly, if I was just dating my husband still, I'd take some vacations by myself. But since we're married I have to drag him with me when I want to go somewhere. lol. He's only dating you, if he wants to go on a cruise by himself, then let him. You don't have to buy him expensive gifts either.
Amen!! Sometimes I wish I could leave him and the dog at home.
#38 - On 10/12/2009 at 7:49pm by cynicallysenecal
LOL @ all the cheapskates bitching at the OP for wanting to spend money on her boyfriend.
#39 - On 10/12/2009 at 7:53pm by SlapThatBitch
It's not about being cheap, it's about being logical. Honestly, my anniversaries were usually nice dinners or some flowers. You save the really large presents for birthdays and Christmas. Hell, it's not even a WEDDING anniversary. He probably didn't even remember it. For birthdays and Christmas, Ill spend the big bucks for something that will be very personal to my SO....for the anniversary, it's about something small and meaningful. Why go broke or slave away on double shifts just for an anniversary? pfft.
It's not just that. She's annoyed cause her boyfriend won't take her on a trip with him. You know what, she doesn't HAVE to buy him something worth 2 job shifts, it's a thing called 'common sense', which she apparently doesn't have, or maybe she wouldn't be posting such a selfish FML on this site. "Oh wah I'm buying my boyfriend a super sexy awesome funtime mega 2 job shift present and he's gonna go on a trip by himself". Simple solution: Don't do it and go on your OWN trip?
Oh wah, your boyfriend wants to do something without you. Grow up and get over it. Let him go if he wants a break. It doesn't mean he isn't planning anything for your anniversary and even if it does you shouldn't be getting him something big because you're planning something big. Or maybe better yet, he's just telling you that so as a surprise he can invite you along. Gosh you're such a little brat. I hope he breaks up with you and finds a real woman.
#40 - On 10/12/2009 at 7:55pm by TheKitsune
well you're exagerrating saying 'hopes he breaks up with u and find a real women' .......... c'mon man ... the OP is so nice with that guy .... she just loves him more than he loves her !
Use that money you've been saving to take a trip to the carribean at the same time as him. Then stalk him the whole time. Lol
#42 - On 10/12/2009 at 8:18pm by laughing_zebra
at least he's not going with a his e or another girl. think of positives only
#45 - On 10/12/2009 at 8:26pm by besad
maybe he's going to surprise you later. i can't imagine why someone would want to take a vacation to the Caribbean by themselves. well, unless it was to meet lots of new pretty pretty girls lol
#48 - On 10/12/2009 at 9:03pm by maipinkbear
Boo hoo, you're clingy and codependent. Sometimes people like doing things themselves. It isn't necessarily a reflection on you, it just means ... sometimes people like doing things themselves. :P Do you flip out every time he leaves the house without you by his side? God.
I can't call you selfish seeing as how you were working hard to get him a gift, but it does seem like you think you should be included in whatever he's included in.
GUYS DON'T LIKE THAT.
I might understand if you were married but he's just a bf.
The "getaway" he was planning was probably from you.
#50 - On 10/12/2009 at 9:32pm by ChronicFAIL
Well now you can buy yerself something nice.
Scre him!!!!
#52 - On 10/12/2009 at 10:18pm by Cristaderzi
I bet he was rlly buying them for both of you but it was supposed to be a surprize
#54 - On 10/12/2009 at 10:54pm by pinuagainstdewaa
Excuse you Op. But why does he have to take you on his vacation. Maybe he wants a break from everyone? I go places without my family and significant other--its called personal time. Maybe he wants to actually explore, do some hiking, something that doesn't involve being totally into the other person. If you are going to go someplace to "be in love" and bond, and have sex, do you really need to do it at the beach?
Also I thought buying a present for someone was because you wanted them to be happy? You shouldn't even have wanted a present.
#58 - On 10/12/2009 at 11:54pm by RubixMonkey
HAHA what if he's doing that actually xD goiing on triip with his ex !! =P while this one works like crazy to buy him something expensive!
How is that related to your thing? Maybe he can't freaking afford to take u too
#62 - On 10/13/2009 at 1:15am by mollytamale
But maybe she could afford to pay for herself if only he'd asked her if she wanted to go*rolleyes* she never said she expected him to pay for it, she was just bummed because he doesn't even want to take her.
#68 - On 10/13/2009 at 8:04am by Puolukka
since when do u have to buy people expensive gifts, its the thought that counts ydi next time think a lil bit
That's why you shouldn't work so hard and spend so much on gifts for your boyfriend/girlfriend. It's most likely going to end because you aren't really binded too much.
#67 - On 10/13/2009 at 6:32am by bgpink
I'm reminded of the story 'Gift of the Magi' (ya, I'm old).
I can't help but wonder if the bf is planning the trip alone because you're working so much.
Maybe you can buy him the solo Caribbean getaway as the "expensive anniversary gift". That would solve your problem (what to get him that's really expensive) and his problem (not enough money yet to go to the Carib).
And as an added bonus, he could then spend his money on beer and weed while he's there! And then you can go back to working just one job.
If you reeeeally love him, you'll do it.
#71 - On 10/13/2009 at 9:42pm by FerrariCake
So you just want to buy a present so that he can give you one?
Would any man react this way if his wife wasn't planning on buying him something expensive?
But eh, I don't know the exact occation.
#72 - On 10/14/2009 at 12:38am by MartinDenStore
