Today, my boyfriend gave me a bucket of Twizzlers for our 1 year anniversary because 'he knew I liked them.' He has no idea why I am so upset. FML
I agree, your life sucks (8660) - you totally deserved it (23119)
On 11/14/2009 at 4:59pm - love - by Anonymous (woman) - United States (New Jersey)
Very simple. Gifts are not a requirement, they are a luxury, A man will get you something you have either been proven to like, what he thinks you can use or WHAT YOU TELL HIM YOU BLOODY WELL WANT. learn from this.
I wish I had a bucket of Twizzlers =(
Oh and of course you couldn't just tell him why you're unhappy
#70 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:42pm by 8trickster8
66 speaks truth!
Seriously, you like Twizzlers, don't you? Appreciate his effort of PAYING ATTENTION TO YOU.
What do you expect? A fucking diamond ring? It's been ONE YEAR.
And what did you get him, eh? Nothing? Hm.
Oh and if it really upsets you, how about telling him about it? Communication is key in a relationship. Perhaps that's why he didn't get you the pony you always wanted since you were a little girl.
#76 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:46pm by DameGreyWulf
Totally, I would so psyched for a present of Twizzlers! Though more excited for gummy bears or skittles.
#114 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:25pm by molacolacake
I got a diamond ring for my one year dating anniversary. It really just depends on age and budget.
Otherwise, this.
#177 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:51pm by LeverPuller
I agree, you're an ungrateful bitch. Be happy he payed attention to you and knows what you like.
#198 - On 11/15/2009 at 2:20am by Dutchie2010
Maddoctor - haha, I was totally about to shout you down coz for some reason my eyes totally skimmed over the part about Redvines and I thought you were serious :P
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who said anything about a diamond ring or a pony? maybe she wanted something with real thought...not "oh shit I forgot I'll quickly go to CVS and get twizzlers" which is what this says to me...I'm not saying he should get her something expensive..just something cute...a hair clip? something that represents a special memory? maybe their first movie ticket in a frame?
this is so stupid....girls cant accept the fact that guys don't get the "perfect" gift
#260 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:59am by firebird94
If she really likes Twizzlers, he WAS being thoughtful. It pertains to her interests, and isn't candy kind of traditional in a relationship anyway?
If he genuinely thought she'd like them, he's done nothing wrong. Just because it's candy doesn't mean it's last minute, and basically she's saying that even if he went and got the Twizzlers fresh from the factory she'd be pissed because, oh jee, it's only a bucket of candy, how lame!
Oh, and Twizzlers can be special. Perhaps that was what her grandmother always bought for her as a child? Or maybe the fact they celebrated their first anniversary by pigging out late-night on Twizzlers (which obviously didn't happen because she's such an ungrateful twat)?
#319 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:22pm by DameGreyWulf
True that, most don't even remember their anniversaries. YDI to OP for being a whiny b*tch.
#390 - On 11/20/2009 at 11:37am by MoonlitTearofJoy
Yes! I'm joining in on this major FML hating spree.
FUCK YOU BITCH! You are an ungrateful douche who should thank you boyfriend for even going out with you. 1 year and you expect more than something he knows you like?
Fuck you.
wow you look like a total ass. No where does it say she didnt give him hints about what she wanted..and even if she didn't twizzlers? dinner and a movie is sweet. its a memory. maybe she wanted something that represented their one year together. it doesn't have to be expensive. maybe a $15 locket or a pair of matching rings.
Why does it have to be jewelry? Why can't she be happy with a gift that says he knows the things she likes? It's been 1 year, not 5, not 10, 1. If you start buying them cars on the 1 year anniversary, what do you buy on the 5th? A house?
#306 - On 11/15/2009 at 5:10pm by arcadiaware
Why ARE you upset? He didn't forget. He even remembered an insignificant detail about you. Most people would find that cute.
You, my new friend, are a voice of reason. Good thinking. OP is retarded and going to cause relation tensions that the guy was smart enough to avoid. Gotta feel bad for him.
#11 - On 11/14/2009 at 8:51pm by thatwasobvious
Marry me #11? So we can have epic lightsaber battles and hunt for Waldo together as we share in wonderous "That's what she said moments" without missing a beat between them? You are my NEW. BEST. FRIEND.
#27 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:02pm by peaceout314
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Marry me? So we may have epic lightsaber battles and say "That's what she said" without missing a beat as we search for Waldo within our forts?
#30 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:03pm by peaceout314
Aw. It sounds like he was just trying to be sweet (pun totally intended)!
#6 - On 11/14/2009 at 8:46pm by Tequilamockngbrd
I assume this is another FML about a woman being all pissy cause her boyfriend didn't spend his life savings on jewelry and got her something she can truly enjoy instead.
Twizzlers kick ass!
Hell, I'm celebrating my 5 year anniversary with my boyfriend by making JELLO! Grape for me and Cherry for him, cause I like purple and he likes red. Best anniversary idea EVER cause for the last 2 years we've forgotten until the day of, and we just couldn't think of anything awesome. XD
Made with love and tasty too. Better than jewelry or a pricey vacation!
I wouldn't go as far to say JELL-O's better than a vacation - I didn't go out anywhere for my 5th, though, due to class / finances / swine flu.
The point is, the OP is extremely ungrateful. Especially considering she's been with the guy just a year.
#118 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:32pm by dearambivalence
He's your boyfriend, and you've been together for only a year.
What the fuck did you expect, diamond jewelry?
#14 - On 11/14/2009 at 8:52pm by Nakedsquirrel
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Probably a special date or something romantic, and not some stupid kiddie thing like candy.
I don't understand how come so many of the morons commenting are all "durrr, she wants jewelry" when she NEVER stated so.
Kids really.
She never stated a lot of things. If you're going to piss about people being presumptuous, don't do it yourself, kiddo.
#85 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:54pm by Nakedsquirrel
Ummm hello? Look around you, people are hard for money everywhere. Wow. I cannot believe how ungrateful you are. My boyfriend and I just celebrated our 3 years together and went to the movies on cheap night because it is all we can afford as struggling university students with a baby on the way. I didnt even think twice about it either. Be thankful that you have someone to love and who loves you enough to remember this day and put forward a sweet gesture.
#15 - On 11/14/2009 at 8:53pm by skarletstarlet
If you are struggling university students, there shouldn't even BE a baby on the way.
#110 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:15pm by saviisneat
i'm sorry, I didn't realize all babies are always strategically planned.
#136 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:46pm by antiprettysin
If you don't use condoms, or any other birth control methods, then it means you're trying to have a baby... Unless you live in the middle of the gobi desert, it's easy to avoid pregnancy...
#174 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:46pm by dan_tichrist
birth control can and does fail all the time, even using two methods isn't foolproof. Give people the benefit of the doubt before you judge them.
#231 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:25am by igroomdogs
maybe the way i worded it made it sound it like that - my bad... but i wasn't being judgemental at all. was just stating that it is a very rare occasion that people who use birth control end up having babies. if they decided to keep it, it's definitely fine by me :)
#298 - On 11/15/2009 at 3:59pm by dan_tichrist
It's not 'rare' to get pregnant while using birth control, especially if you're using condoms, you'd be surprised how many times those fail. :/
This guy's a catch. He remembered a small detail about you, and got you a giant bucket of bloody twizzlers! Take them! And why ARE you upset anyway? He didn't get you some trinket that's just gonna break, get lost, or collect dust and be there to remind you of you two if you break up? This is a great present, it shows how wonderful and intuitive your boyfriend is. You're a bitch.
This.
This this this this this.
OP, shut up, be grateful, not a bitching whore. Did YOU get him anything?
#37 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:08pm by premiermois
Maybe she is trying to lose weight? That is the only reason I can think of. But still, I would be stoked if my boyfriend did something like this. A bucket of something tasty! And you can use the bucket later to make sand castles. Win. WIn.
I'm assuming the op is mad because they don't actually like twizzlers, and the boyfriend mixed up girls, OR she just wants jewelery
I don't. I've never had a boyfriend. Probably never will.
#49 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:24pm by FerrariCake
how optimistic of you.....
although ill never have one either
probably cuz im a straight guy
so the chances are pretty slim...
lol
#155 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:11pm by GR3453m0nk3y
Considering this is on FML, I'm gonna go out on a limb here and guess that you already called all of your friends and told them about it, also.
If you were anywhere other than your house, you stormed out, did you not?
#21 - On 11/14/2009 at 8:56pm by Nakedsquirrel
Well in that case it sounds like he's cheating on her too :P
#60 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:29pm by PandaPandaPandaX
Wow, shallow much??? At least his gift was thoughtful, something he knew you liked, and there was a gift, period. You are ungrateful. He'd be wise to dump you.
#22 - On 11/14/2009 at 8:59pm by strawberry_78
Is your boyfriend suppose to know every reason, ever time, you're upset? Then send you a car with it?
#24 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:04pm by 100lol
...Wrong comment replied? Also, to my other comment, I meant everytime, not ever time. >_>
#39 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:10pm by 100lol
Honestly, you're a bitch. be happy that he knows you and didn't just give you some random non-personal bullshit.
#25 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:00pm by spilltheguts
You Need to shut up and get over yourself that sounds like a thoughtful gift. atleast he remembered your anniversary, plus its not like you married or anything!
Grow up. If you were expecting the 1year to be a big deal but didn't tell him, there's no way he can read your mind. He probably thought it would be sweet to surprise you with one of your favorite candies, but instead you threw a little whiny fit because he didn't get you jewelry or some other cliche present. Price doesn't equal value. At least he thinks outside the box and puts thought into getting something specific for you!
#28 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:03pm by neptuneflytrap
MY boyfriend didn't give me anything for our 1 year anniversary and I didn't expect him to. You should just be happy with him, not the stuff that he can get you.
/shallow much?
#33 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:06pm by EmmaElaine
Emma, you're so shockingly gorgeous that your boyfriend is probably still stunned that you're his girlfriend. So you have to cut him some slack if it seems he's not thinking straight sometimes.
#46 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:22pm by FerrariCake
she's upset because all she got was a bucket of twizzlers
which isnt good enough for her
ok what the fuck.....????
this was supposed to be a response to #10...........
#152 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:08pm by GR3453m0nk3y
Wow, your 1 year dating anniversary, congratulations, your transient relationship has reached 1 meaningless year.
#34 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:07pm by InfectedWithDrew
OP, are you one of those ungrateful people who only like the presents they expect? Relax and enjoy your Twizzlers.
YDI for not having a sense of humor and being so demanding about the kind of present people should give you.
#35 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:07pm by lostfaithinpppl
I would have loved this, and I don't even like Twizzlers. It's cute.
#36 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:08pm by peaceout314
He should dump you. Then you could be really upset by yourself and he could find someone who likes Twizzlers so much that she'd be happy when she got a whole bucket of them.
What makes you think you're so special that he needs to put up with your crap?
#44 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:19pm by FerrariCake
I'm pretty much just reiterating what everyone else has already said, but it sounds like he was just trying to be cute and nice by remembering a small detail about you.
If you don't like Twizzlers, I'm sorry, but you shouldn't be that mad about it.
#45 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:20pm by ishirticapslock
Damn right he doesn't understand why you're upset. He bought you something you liked (Presumably; you didn't say otherwise and I would have to figure you would have if it was the case) and a year is a pretty modest marker. Not to mention that he might not have been able to afford much, and that you didn't help your case by not taking some initiative. I mean, Christ, would it have killed you to make dinner reservations or ask him to do something with you? Takes two to celebrate a relationship, and no, those two aren't one giver and one princess. YDI.
#47 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:22pm by pope_suburban
OP, I honestly have no idea why you're so upset either. It's a very sweet gesture on his part to notice a detail like that and remember it. A lot of guys wouldn't.
#48 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:22pm by brianrubin
what happened to the thought counting?
i hope he leaves her because there is no earthly reason why a perfectly good man should be wasting his time on an ungrateful wench.
A whole bucket of Twizzlers? That's awesome! You should be grateful. I'm pregnant and my boyfriend is cheating on me...and you got a bucket of twizzlers! Hell yes, your life rocks. And by the way, at least he didn't forget your anniversary.
#54 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:27pm by sayheyyybabe
I find it even more amusing that the OP expected sympathy and understanding from everyone. Instead she's getting a big helping of "so what, bitch?"
I'm feeling generous. I'll give her a whole bucket, just from me.
#134 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:45pm by pope_suburban
She'll probably just throw it in your face and say 'I WANTED A PONY!'
#305 - On 11/15/2009 at 5:01pm by CandidateForWax
i would've loved the fact that my guy paid attention to a small detail like that. i was married for 12 years to a man that couldn't even remember (i.e. care) that i liked mayonnaise on my burger. trust me, it's the little things - sounds like he gets that.
Every single comment so far has called OP a spoiled little bitch, or some YDI variation. I don't think I've ever seen the FML community so unified in the cause of justice before. Congratulations everyone, this is a proud moment indeed.
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A proud moment for the cause of sheer stupidity indeed. All a bunch of small children who never had a relationship, whining like the little bitches they are just because they, you included, COMPLETELY missed the point of the FML.
This isn't about monetary value of the gift, kids!! It's about an adult relationship!!
WTF, kids. Adults can easily buy their own junk candy as they wish.
When there's an important occasion, you want to have your significant other remember it with something actually romantic, like a special dinner with only the two of them, or a nice date in a meaningful place for them, or anything cool like that. Not a crappy bucket full of some fattening thing that most women wouldn't get to eat the whole thing before it goes bad anyway!! (Fyi, we don't have the metabolism we had when we were your age, kids... we no longer CAN eat entire buckets of candy anyway!)
It's not about him having to give her something expensive, it's about them doing something romantic and adult... So obviously, candy bucket = a no no for such an important occasion.
Well someone got all riled up didn't they? Forget your prune juice for breakfast this morning did we?
#103 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:07pm by EmmaElaine
Stuff it. You're in no position to be lecturing anyone on maturity when you've so badly conflated material goods with affection. People have pointed out that he remembered a little thing about her, and it does tend to be the little things that make or break a relationship. The little things show that they pay attention, that they find what you value important, and that they remember. In the long run, most people prefer that to a distant, uncaring person who periodically drops a lot of cash on a grand gesture (Which is, incidentally, hard for many-- possibly the OP's boyfriend included-- to do in the current economic climate). Maybe you like the men in your life because of what they give you materially, but not everyone is so superficial and demanding. The OP didn't even mention what she'd done for him, and that rather suggests she's a harridan just like you, expecting gifts to be coughed up just because she exists. Thing is, both of you expecting platinum rings doesn't mean that you deserve them, or that you're right.
#107 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:12pm by pope_suburban
First of all, calling everyone 'kids' make you seem like you're 80 and think you're better then everyone else because you're old. Second, a one year anniversary is not an 'important occasion'. Okay, maybe when you're in fucking sixth grade and you've been with someone for a year it's a big deal but when you get older it doesn't seem as big or important. And it never said how old the OP is, so she could be 16.
#88 - Unless I've missed some key detail, the FML does NOT state the OP's age ANYWHERE.
For all you know the OP could be in high school.
#157 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:13pm by LemonFairy
omg quit whining and get over yourself! at least he got you something that you like. so sorry he didn't waste a whole bunch of money on you.
#61 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:29pm by missmarley93
A year isn't even enough time to test your relationship by going through significant hardships together. Why expect jewelry or anything else other than the small stuff that reminds him of you and vice versa? Stop being a bitch.
Firstly, be glad you have a boyfriend.
Secondly, be glad he remembered your anniversary.
Thirdly, be glad that he got you something you enjoyed.
What did you get for HIM, OP? You have no right to be bitching about a sweet gift anyway, but I have to wonder what you gave him? Gold-studded male thong? Diamond-crusted nose ring? What was it that so made the bucket of twizlers pale in comparison?
Fine. Dump him...then he can get a girlfriend who appreciates some delicious candy. And you can go out and buy yourself a nice bracelet or horn-ring.
#68 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:42pm by SimplyLaurel
is it just me, or am i the only one who doesnt get this? wat r u upset about?
he got u twizzlers... thats awesome! wat, do u expect him to marry u? well if thats the case mabe he's not ready. or were u expecting something expensive? cuz if thats it, u need to get over ur self... well, thats all i got. than again i dont no wat ur upset about. hate to break it to u, but this one crappy fml =S
#71 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:44pm by jessxoxo28
"Today for our one year anniversary, I decided to be original and buy my girlfriend a big bucket of some of her favourite candy instead of some cheap pointless trinket. Now she is really really upset with me, but won't tell me why. FML"
All I have to ask the OP about this is "Seriously?"
If your boyfriend buying you a present of some of your favourite candy is the biggest problem in your life, count yourself DAMN lucky.
#75 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:46pm by ikari00077
What? He remembered your anniversary, remembered a little tidbit about you that most people would forget, and got you a gift that's related to that little fact? How the hell is this an FML? Your boyfriend isn't alone; NO ONE here understands why the fuck you're so upset.
Oh OP, I hope you realize by now that no one thinks you deserved to have this posted on here. It's always the little things that count. My fiance knows I love Sno-Caps, so he bought me four packages of them on our third anniversary, and then he added one more because I was in a cast. (: Your boyfriend obviously cares about you, and I hope he leaves you when he sees this. You're so selfish and so rude.
WOW seriously get over it, if you like the guy the gift should not matter so much
#79 - On 11/14/2009 at 9:47pm by sweeper17
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All the people commenting with "if my boyfriend gave me a bucket of Twizzlers, I'd be soooo happy and you're just sooo ungrateful" are all under 12 or 13...
WTF, kids. Adults can easily buy their own junk candy as they wish.
When there's an important occasion, you want to have your significant other remember it with something actually romantic, like a special dinner with only the two of them, or a nice date in a meaningful place for them, or anything cool like that. Not a crappy bucket full of some fattening thing that most women wouldn't get to eat the whole thing before it goes bad anyway!! (Fyi, we don't have the metabolism we had when we were your age, kids... we no longer CAN eat entire buckets of candy anyway!)
It's not about him having to give her something expensive, it's about them doing something romantic and adult... So obviously, candy bucket = a no no for such an important occasion.
I'm 20, and if my boyfriend bought me something like that on our anniversary, I would be extremely grateful. If he bothered putting that much thought into getting something for me I really liked, I would consider myself extremely lucky.
And even if you were the type to want the traditional romantic thing, it would still be asinine to just not talk to your boyfriend about it, give him the silent treatment, and simply expect him to know what you want, as per the actions of the OP.
I'm 32 and I agree with the 12 year olds, sorry. I would rather my boyfriend get me something that speaks to who I am and what I like than some vapid stereotypical gesture that he is only doing because morons go around telling everyone that's what girls want. My boyfriend wouldn't do some stupid romantic dinner shit for me because he knows me well enough to know I hate mushy girlie shit. The OP is ungrateful for the fact that her boyfriend was trying to get her something she liked, and ungrateful he got her anything at all.
"It's not about him having to give her something expensive, it's about them doing something romantic and adult... "
No, it's not about that. It's about the thought behind the gift, whether dinner, candy, a diamond, or a bag of dirt from where you grew up. What it actually is does not matter, it's whether the person who is giving it is genuinely trying to make you happy.
I hate when people think that at a certain age you simply *must* abide by certain guidelines and act a certain way. Fuck that. People should be free to be themselves, and should appreciate when others try to celebrate being with them, regardless.
#106 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:12pm by Six_and_the_Moon
I'm 25. My girlfriend and I don't even celebrate our anniversary. I can see if it's a wedding anniversary, maybe you'd want to celebrate it, but really, who cares? Spending every day together seems to be enough for us. We don't need a "special date" to validate our relationship. If I want to take her to dinner, I just take her to dinner. If I want to buy her a present, I buy her a present. Anniversaries are overrated.
That said, I think if the OP's boyfriend genuinely thought she'd like the Twizzlers, she should shut the hell up. I don't know how old the OP is, but her boyfriend clearly thought she'd moocow the whole package, so how does moemoemoe even know? Plus, Twizzlers DON'T GO bad. They last practically forever. I'm curious to know what she got him that made a bucket of Twizzlers seem so paltry. A BMW?
#117 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:32pm by RyeBreadBoy
wow, I love how this moemoemoe dude/chick keeps repeating themselves, and it's all a bunch of bullshit that they think makes them important, I think that they HAVE no relationship and need to get over themselves and their "adult" point of fiew...10 BUCKS SAYS THEY'RE 13-14 TRYIN TO BE COOL!
I mean my parents just hit their second anniversery and the only thing they got eachother was a card. OHH does this count under "adult relationships?" should my mom be angry that my dad didn't take her on a "special date"?....dumb douche just needs to shut up
So because something doesn't fit into your idea of an "adult" gift (whatever the fuck that means), it's completely worthless? For my last aniversary (3rd) my boyfriend bought me a Snuggie, and I was in no way dissapointed by this. Every time the commercial came on I commented on how spiffy they were, and the fact that he listened and got me something I liked was way better than him spending a bunch of money on something less personal. In my opinion, you're the only one here that needs to grow up.
@moemoemoe; You're the biggest fucking idiot I've ever seen post on this website, please leave and never come back.
i'm sorry, was he supposed to ride up to her on a white stallion, or even a golden unicorn, and sweep her off her feet, all the while giving her platinum jewelery, endangered flowers and silk teddy bears with diamonds for eyes, and take her to an island where he would cater to her every whim and please her in ways she couldn't have imagined in even her wildest fantasies?
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say you an attention whore, as well as a flat out bitch. I made my FML account 5 minutes ago because i absolutely had to let you know that you are pretty much the worst kind of woman out there. If i gave a woman candy that i knew she liked and she was not only mad at me, but wanted to be a little kid about it and not handle the problem like an adult (i.e. tell him why your mad so you can discuss your thoughts) I'd dump her on the spot, and keep the damn twizzlers. I hope for the sake of your future happiness that your not the kind of girl who expects the man to pay for everything you need, want, and more, while you sit on your ass like a spoiled little princess.
Take a hint from the Beatles. "In the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make." I hope you enjoy loneliness, bitch.
#412 - On 11/30/2009 at 3:43am by The_BluDevil
You sound like a conceited, spoiled little bitch. I don't expect anything at all from my boyfriend except for his love and affection. He knows I don't need expensive shit to keep loving him. After all, anyone who dates for their partner's money are in the worst kind of relationship. You should be thankful your boyfriend knows what you like, and didn't go with something generic and shiny. Although I understand that most girls "need" expensive jewelry, fancy clothes and a nice expensive dinner to feel loved, but I think it's bullshit. Wouldn't you rather know that your boyfriend knows who you are, and knows what you like instead of thinking he didn't care and did the same the for every girl he dates?
This one is confusing because clicking "You deserved it" is the natural reaction because it's generally the negative choice. But she's an ungrateful bitch... so she didn't deserve those Twizzlers. Confusing!
Seriously...why ARE you upset? Do you not actually like Twizzlers and forgot to mention that vital detail in your story or something? Or are you just an ungrateful bitch who can't appreciate a nice, thoughtful gift? Your boyfriend actually remembered you liked Twizzlers and bought you some as a gift! That shows he actually thought about what to get you instead of getting something super generic like jewelery.
And seriously, what the fuck do you expect, diamond and gold necklaces? It's your one year anniversary with your boyfriend, not your gold wedding anniversary!
he was thoughtful enough to notice you liked a specific candy, then buy you a bunch of it. that's awesomely thoughtful~he could have gotten you something cold and impersonal, but he put thought into it and got you something he thought you would genuinely enjoy. don't be a bitch about it. I wish my husband would do things like that instead of buy me jewelry that requires no actual thought for every milestone we hit.
right. I understand her though. maybe she wanted something a little more meaningful after one year, something that she could keep. I hate getting food for special occasions. fyl.
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fuck you, i would feel as if my gift was shit if my gf gave me a bucket of twislers!
#93 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:00pm by Richmond24
OP, just be glad he remembered and gave you something. It's the thought that counts. And just what did you get him? Unless you actually gave him something, you have no right to post this. It's your one-year anniversary with a boyfriend. Even in marriage, one year is the Paper Anniversary, so you shouldn't be expecting something over-the-top and expensive. Oh, and maybe you should tell him why you're unhappy. It might give him enough warning to get out of the relationship before you take all his money.
#94 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:00pm by PutDownTheGun
How is this an FML?
1) Anniversaries are overrated. Same with Valentine's Day. It's stupid to expect to get a present or special treatment after spending a year with someone, or because it's a certain day. People should treat each other well every day.
2) Maybe you're upset because you bought him something really nice and expensive for your anniversary, but received candy from him? If that's the case, remember that giving is about GIVING—not what you'll get in return.
3) At least he tried to make you happy.
There are two reasons I can think you would be upset.
1) You don't like Twizzlers. Never have. Maybe you even hate them. This means that he's confusing you with his other girlfriend.
2) You're on a diet. You love Twizzlers but you've been cutting sweets out to lose weight, now he's handing you your biggest weakness.
Only the first one is really a legitimate reason to be upset, from my point of view.
I'm an adult (at least the government has begun taking money from me so I'd assume such) and I would LOVE a bucket of twizzlers for an anniversary. I don't even have an anniversary (can't remember when me and my bf met EXACTLY, but birthdays, christmas and other special occasions are plentiful enough ^^) nevermind GIFTS for anniversaries.
I am female as well and also very confused as to why you're upset... were you expecting rose petals strewn across the house and diamond rings and shit? O.o
You should appreciate your boyfriend. Expensive gifts are unoriginal. Anyone could go out and buy a pair of earrings. NOT everyone would remember what your favorite candy is. Hopefully these comments on your post will help you realize that you're looking at this all wrong. Eat your candy, and love it!
#100 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:06pm by Found_a_landmine
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I agree/understand the OP 100%. Her boyfriend is a cheap asshole. He got her candy. That's embarrassing. He could have spent $20 extra dollars and took her to a movie or something at least. I'm not saying it has to be expensive, he could have even made her something. But he kind of shows that he most likely forgot about it untill he was on his way over so he stopped at Walgreen's to buy her a present.
#101 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:07pm by danaisamazing
It's not the price tag that should matter with a gift. It should be the thought that counts. I'd rather my boyfriend gave me something he knew that I could use or at least something that he's taken the time to pick out, rather than something he thought he was forced to buy for me. If you really think that the cost of something is that important, than I hate to say it but you are pretty shallow for thinking that.
The OP's boyfriend gave her something he knew she'd like. She has no reason to complain.
#156 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:13pm by Envirochick
fair enough, maybe you were expecting something more special, but i'm only seventeen and even i know that boys aren't psychic. if you were expecting more, make it clear.
#102 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:07pm by ec08
mmmmm this is making me want to get a package of twizzlers....
anyway, i can only imagine OP being mad if she told him she wanted to go out to dinner or something special, and he just handed her a bucket of candy that she didn't even like.....but this doesn't seem like the case here. oh well.
#105 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:10pm by thatzzmyjam
Its the thought that counts you selfish bitch. I hope he dumps your ass!
#108 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:14pm by grrrarrrg2
YDI for being a selfish self centered bitch. You can't be happy that he remembered and got you something you liked. What were you hoping for? Jewelry? An expensive dinner?
Be happy with what you got and move the hell on if you're so materialistic that his present didn't meet your requirements for a PRESENT.
#109 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:15pm by TheTruth1428
Anyone else would be happy with that. You should have gotten a swift kick in the squash.
#115 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:27pm by brittanyFYL
If my boyfriend gets me Twizzlers for our one year, I will be so happy.
#119 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:35pm by shllry0804
O my godd, stop ur bitching, at least he didnt surprise u for ur anniversary by sleeping with ur sister or sumthinn.
wait i don't understand why you're so upset either. did you leave something out? because my boyfriend didn't give me a damn thing for our anniversary and i really couldn't care less.
#122 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:39pm by starvingxartist
Maybe Twizzlers are the only thing you don't complain about.
#123 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:39pm by thighsofglory
I'd have to say your life is fucked when your boyfriend purposes to you with a ringpop, not when he gets you a bucket of twizzlers for your anniversary.
My god, I feel bad for your boyfriend.
He has a very ungrateful girlfriend who bitches about the gifts he gives her.
It's the thought that counts, isn't it? And besides, it's a good thing that he knew that you liked Twizzlers, that means he was paying attention to you.
Honestly, stop bitching. Gifts aren't required to be given to you, he chose to do it.
#125 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:39pm by heyyimkell
wow your being bitchy at least he got you something thoughtful he probebly didn't really have any money and wanted to get you something sweet ydi
#126 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:40pm by Starfire22
Hold on. "Boyfriend", not "Husband"?
People who are dating don't have anniversaries. A lot of people don't even remember the date of their first date.
You might have wanted to do something significant to mark the milestone, and that's fine, but you have to tell him. It's not his fault he didn't know that you were expecting something special.
Even so, #127's point is valid. Yeah, everyone's relationships are different, but there needs to at least be some communication between the two people in that relationship! Instead of just assuming they can read each other's minds! Especially when it's a first year dating anniversary.
Well then stop being a stupid bitch and talk to him instead of expecting him to read your mind. Idiot.
#129 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:42pm by SeximusPrime
I understand why you're upset, but it's such a little thing and you gotta admit going so far as to post about it on the internet makes you sound like a whiny bitch. Is there more going on in your relationship than you're willing to admit? Think about it.
Hey, Paris Hilton, pull your head out of your rear end, and appreciate the fact he at least remembered it. How material can you be?! Get a life! YDI x 1000!
#131 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:44pm by SarcasticAvenger
I'm a girl, and I have NO IDEA why you're upset. That is a kinda and more importantly THOUGHTFUL gift. Maybe you're not happy he got you twizzlers, but aren't you happy he even listens to you?
#133 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:45pm by MusikBabie
It's painfully obvious that you're only with your boyfriend to get free jewelry out of him.
#135 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:45pm by capthavoc123
that's sweet though. he got you a personal gift for your one year dating anniversary. I mean, I can understand if it was your birthday, valentines day, or an actual wedding anniversary, but c'mon, a dating anniversary? I guess I don't understand why you're upset either... >.>
oh, you wanted diamonds? a car? sounds like you're in this relationship for all the right reasons :]
#137 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:47pm by Silentknight
Since the 'knew I liked them' is in the single quotes like that, my guess is that the OP was saying that he got them for her randomly and didn't remember the anniversary. I'm not saying she should be so upset, but maybe that was the point she was conveying. Just a guess though, since it's a very vague FML.
#139 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:50pm by iliketoreadfmls
Today, is my one-year anniversary with a girl I like. I wanted to get something cute and personal, so I got her a tub of twizzlers, since she mentioned once that she really likes them, and like a good boyfriend, I listened. she threw the bucket at me and screamed about how she wanted diamonds, and that one-year dating aniversaries are sacred tradition that date back to biblical times. I don't understand why she's so upset. probably PMS.
#141 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:54pm by Silentknight
So let me get this straight... Your BF got you a gift ( most guys don't ) and YOU like twisslers... Why FYL? I say YDI cuz your bf got you a gift that you said you liked and now you're upset.
#142 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:55pm by Houndourpup
For our first anniversary my boyfriend took me to see Final Destination 3D and smuggled lunchables in. "Dinner and a Movie." Guys can be dumb sometimes, but the point is he actually remembered the ann and thought about you. He bought you something. I mean unless he's positively rolling in money you shouldn't expect anything more. Ha.
#144 - On 11/14/2009 at 10:59pm by vita_questa_roba
...Did you enjoy yourself? Because that sounds super cute to me :) Plus, Lunchables kick ass. You have a keeper.
#256 - On 11/15/2009 at 10:39am by ihatestupidppl
You don't deserve s**t! You should appreciate that he listens to you and knows what you like. You know what I got for my anniversary? nothing materialistic but I did get to spend time with my wife and that's what matters.
#146 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:03pm by iplayrugby18
wow #146... you sure kicked her in the ass. And I agree completely with you. The cost shouldn't matter, Its the thought that counts. Be glad you 1. Have a boyfriend at all, 2. Have one who remebers your aniversery, 3. Pays attention to what you says, and 4. Goes out of his way to get you something you like
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Wow, guys can be so retarded
#147 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:04pm by xx_irish_rose_xx
Girls can be such bitches some times. And I'm a girl. I don't like girls as friends in my opinion either. I prefer guys who actually care more than this stupid ass bitch and you. Some of them don't deserve any fucking shit.
#402 - On 11/22/2009 at 6:32pm by MoonlitTearofJoy
I'm sorry, GUYS can be retarded? so girls cant then is that it? I guess the fact he did something to make her happy makes him a retard then. in that case, all the men I've always looked at as good role models have been retards all along. thank you for fixing the errors of my ways.
I hope you are picking up on the sarcasm cuz I'm laying it on pretty damn thick. The worst women in the world are those who think a man is only there to make them happy and shower them in appraisal. If you want to act like the better person then BE the better person, not the bum who thinks shes a queen.
Also, I'm pretty sure the boyfriend is the one who should have posted this, not the whiny girlfriend
#413 - On 11/30/2009 at 3:58am by The_BluDevil
he got you twizzlers bitch! your favorite candy. you have been with this guy for 365 days... think about it, not long at all. im curious though, what did you get him?
Well, do you actually like twizzlers? I mean you quoted the "knew I liked them" part, so I'm thinking that he either thought you liked them and didn't.... or you suck at writing.
I don't really like twizzlers, but if my bf got me a big jar of Snickers, I'd be happy about that.
#149 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:06pm by xOpheliacx
Isn't it enough that he remembered the date? Maybe he didn't have the money to buy you something expensive. And it's the thought that counts. He remembered something you liked and got you something. He didn't need to do something at all.
#150 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:07pm by NHKPururin
What the hell is your problem? I would be ecstatic if he got me Twizzlers! It's personal and it shows how much he cares about you. Plus, Twizzlers are awesome.
#153 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:09pm by Psha
At least he fucking remembered you ungrateful bitch. It's called a recession Not everyone can afford fancy things. Get over it you snob.
Why ARE you upset?
Sheesh, I think that's sweet of him, if I was a guy I'd do the same. You must not realize how guys' minds work when it comes to gift-giving.
You ungrateful snob.
#159 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:19pm by teuscherchoklit
Do people really care that much about DATING anniversary? Marriage anniversaries, yeah, they mean something. But dating anniversaries? Everyone has a different idea of how important they are, anyway, and you can't get angry at him when it's the FIRST one, since it hasn't been established how significant they're supposed to be. Which shouldn't be that much.
Even Wedding anniversaries don't have to be big... My parents always just spent an evening together, reading and talking with wine by the fire. The only ones where gifts were given were the silver and gold ones, where my dad got silver and gold cufflinks, watches, etc. and my mother got jewelry. But you're definitely right, it's a ONE year DATING anniversary. Gifts don't matter anyway, I'd rather a night at home just being with my loved one rather than jewelry. But y'know, if twizzlers were involved, why the fuck not take them?
I have no idea either, but I do know that if you don't want them, I will take them.
#162 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:26pm by wafflemonger
Were you expecting a diamond necklace from Tiffany's, or something? Not every teen can afford that, you know.....
Quite frankly, dear, I still don't know why you're upset, either. He was thoughtful and he got you a gift. You failed to mention, here, what YOU got HIM, and why it was sooo much better than some Twizzlers. If I were you, I'd take the candy and be grateful, but I guess I'm just crazy like that...
#167 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:35pm by lologirl419
took me until i read the comments to realise why you would be upset.. be glad he remembered and got you something at all!
FYL (1689)
YDI (4589)
HAHAHAHAHA
None of us know why you're so upset either. He got you a gift of something you like, why the fuck are you complaining?
be happy he actually remembered it you inconsiderate bitch
#176 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:48pm by Harajuku_tits
I hope you two break up, I don't know how you're together in the first place. If I was with someone I loved for a year, whatever age I might be, I'd be so grateful for that. If that person that I loved remembered something that I liked on top of that, and bought it for me, then I would be even more grateful. You evidently have different ways of thinking and priorities, so this can't be a healthy relationship. If you were expecting something, you should have made that clear to him, but I suppose you have some candy to eat right now in your sorrow at least.
I really didn't get the FML until I read the comments o.o
Well since I'm not a bitch, I'm not going to comment like all these people ^^^^
Just gonna say, gifts are not a requirement, they're just nice things to give people to show appreciation.
See, he didn't HAVE to give you a gift at all, just like YOU don't have to give him a gift at all.
So unless you got him something really special or expensive, my opionin is undecided.
#179 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:56pm by scateice
wow I was gonna say like
yanno
agree with all the other posts about you being dumb for making a big ass deal out of 1yr anniversary and not liking the gift he gave you
but damn
everyone is so hateful on here
Your lucky he remembered your anniversary at all! Stupid inconsiderate, materialistic bitch. You have absolutely no reason at all to be upset. This isnt an FML its a FHL for having such a stupid stuck up bitch as a girlfriend.
#181 - On 11/14/2009 at 11:56pm by midnight_rain
I wrote my girlfriend a poem framed it and hand delivered it to her. cost me 15 bucks. she thought it was sweet that I
was romantic enuff to make my own
gift for her. and guess what she gave me in return OP. ya uk what I'm
talking bout. :O the moral of this fml. quit being ungrateful you rich snobby bitch.
i as well do not see what you are upset about.
would you rather him spend a bunch of money on some cliche diamond ring, or get you something he knows you like?
#184 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:03am by that_guy321
I think the problem here is cultural. Most people on here have failed to notice that this young woman is from New Jersey. There are only two acceptable gifts for a woman from New Jersey: fake jewlery and implants. Trying to give her something else is like trying to give a Jehovah's witness a blood transfusion: not necessarily a bad idea objectively but extremely culturally insensitive.
For those who are interested in learning more about this subject I recommend reading "the spirt catches you and then you fall down", followed by watching at least the first two seasons of the Sopranos. You'll learn a lot about cultural sensitivity in general and New Jersey in particular.
if your expecting a diamond ring for a one year anniversary, your out of your fucking mind. guys cant read minds, and if by some miracle we do remember an anniversary, and actually get you a present, be grateful. because 99% of the time, we wouldnt set foot in a store with the intent of buying gifts.
#186 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:10am by jazzmancarron
depends on what you got him really...
But unless you got him something really expensive and you spent months saving up for a perfect gift
then you're just a spoiled bitch, that doesn't even deserve the fucking twizllers
Even if she did save up to get him something really expensive, the idea of gifts that it's NOT about trading something with something else of equal value. If it was, they'd call it trade.
I'm a woman and I don't know why you're upset. It's been one year, and this was a thoughtful gift. For my last anniversary (5th), we stayed in, ate Chinese and watched movies. We didn't get each other anything, and I was perfectly happy. If you're the type of high maintenance spoiled brat who expects a pony who pees rainbows and craps diamonds every time a special occasion comes up, you're going to disappointed a lot. And really, F your boyfriend's life because he did something sweet and you acted like a four year old. Except a four year old would love Twizzlers. And YES to everyone above me who said to freaking tell him why you're upset. News flash: men can't read minds. Honestly, what is wrong with you? If you can't appreciate your guy, do everyone a favor and break up with him. He can find a girl who isn't a brat, and the single women in your area will have a shot at a decent guy.
#191 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:50am by perstephane
Man, are you like deadc about this?
I don't know why you so upset.
Thats a bitch move to not tell him WHY your upset, even though its probably a fucken stupid reason.
Stop being like every other bitchy girl that whines when their boyfriend does something cute or doesn't get them a fucken diamond ring for a ONE YEAR anniversary.
I hate girls like you.
I hope he breaks up with you.
bitch.
#192 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:55am by bulletwings
bucket of twizzlers.. sounds very unromantic. but if you gave it to him hed probly jizz his pants. i know i would
lol too much unnecessary ranting ahahha... we get the point though....
#195 - On 11/15/2009 at 1:31am by DragonitePaladin
WAIT..... i'ma girl and my boyfriend got me a lizard for our anniversary... and tht did not upset me.....
how could u be upset........he knows u well enough..to get u something u like..........but then i like lizards
#196 - On 11/15/2009 at 1:37am by CatherineARE
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cunt.
#199 - On 11/15/2009 at 2:26am by guitardedman
Hell, even I dont know why you're so upset. It's been one year. Sure, giftswapping could be a nice detail, but it's not mandatory. And since he gave you something you like, you should be grateful, instead.
Dont be such a crybaby just because he didn't propose to you, bought you a new car, or rearranged the stars to spell your name.
Get a grip of reality, dumbo.
#204 - On 11/15/2009 at 5:40am by lun8423
at least your bf still buys you stuff even if he doesnr remember your anniversary. i think thats a plus if he just gives you stuff coz he felt like it. ydi... for being an ungrateful bitch!
#205 - On 11/15/2009 at 6:16am by xoxcinderellaxox
Wow, you don't even deserve the licorice. Give 'em here.
If I got a bucket of Twizzlers for an anniversary, I'd immediately demand a corny licorice swordfight (which would probably be a spectacular failure due to floppiness of candy) followed by renting a movie so we can destroy the whole bucket of candy together.
Make the most of the gift and stop freaking out about not getting a meaningless trinket. Yeesh.
I understand the points all you guys are making, but is it really something to get super upset about? I mean it's just a year. if it was like 5 or 10 maybe I can see that but honestly I would just laugh. what good does it do to come on FML and go "wah, I'm spoiled and greedy and my boyfriend isn't bending to my every desire, FML!"
#207 - On 11/15/2009 at 5:00am by DynamicDave
His gift shows you how much he listens to you unless you run around screaming at the top of your lungs how much you love twizzlers and alot of girls would kill for that.
for all we know he could have surprised you with something later or maybe he just didn't know what to get you? At least he tried!
He obviously cares about you because he's been with you a year.
You know, you should be happy he pays attention to what you like instead of whining about it. He sounds like a great guy and all you care about is the gift. At least he even remembered your one year anniversary.
This thread (not the original FML, but the responses) are actually giving me a lot of faith in humanity.
I don't understand why you're so upset either. Don't be a bitch. Besides, how do you know there's not an engagement ring at the bottom?
again-if youre going to get each other a present on your anniversary, perhaps you should work out whether you'll actually get something for each other first, THEN decide on a price or whatever. it really shouldn't matter whether you get presents or not. i'm happy as long as my boyfriend makes me laugh and treats me right, if he wants to buy me lollies he can go right ahead.
#218 - On 11/15/2009 at 4:51am by ec08
again-if you're going to get gifts for each other for whatever occasion you should probably be talking about whether you're actually going to buy something and THEN thinking about how much you want to spend on each other. presents and things shouldn't really matter though its not the be all and end all so try to see past the whole twizzler thing. if he treats you right and makes you happy, then let it go if it really got to you that much. be thankful that you've been with someone for a 'long' time and that he's thought about you. i mean, i would be pretty amazed if my own boyfriend turned up with a bag of musk sticks when our one year came around.
#219 - On 11/15/2009 at 5:10am by ec08
Your life sucks alright. I can't imagine what it must be like to be such a conceited greedy bitch.
#221 - On 11/15/2009 at 5:12am by bobsanction
i love twizzlers!! shit i would be happy if my bf bought me a bucket! i dont think u appreciate him enough though u have high demands i mean what did u get him?? i didnt hear u mention thatg u got him an awesome gift like a trip to paris or sumthn, so shut up
#222 - On 11/15/2009 at 5:26am by igotabigego
wow, poeple are being a bit harsh, Twizzlers hardly says 'i love you' more like 'i only remebered our anniversary 5 minutes ago'
#225 - On 11/15/2009 at 7:00am by analltimelow
They had meaning behind them "smart" one. She likes twizzlers and he thought it would be nice to get something she,oh I don't know, LIKES!? yeah your just like the OP an ungrateful bitch who wont amount to anything in life.
#271 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:55pm by kitten1323
My boyfriend, about a month before we actually got together, got me a 14mm spanner because we had so much trouble finding one to do an oil change in my car, which he taught me how to do, It was the best present I got my entire birthday. It was really cute, and had plenty of meaning behind it. He's 23 years old and I'm getting him Aladdin on DVD for christmas because he loves it so much. I agree with the rest, you're insanely ungrateful, gifts do not have a price tag on them, there's a reason you take it off before you give it to someone, its the meaning behind the gift that matters. He thought of something you like, you're lucky he even remembered that. Grow up.
Well, hey! On the bright side, you totally know that he doesn't think you're fat. :D Be happy! He got you something, and has put up with your likely over-dramatic tendencies for a year.
#227 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:00am by pretty_box
Damn people, chill out! What if "he knew I liked them" was code for how she doesn't actually like Twizzlers - not that he didn't spend enough money on the present. I don't like Twizzlers and if someone got me them as a present saying that I liked them after being with them for a year I'd be pissed as hell too.
Maybe the reason you all assume she's pissed about the price is because most of you are the "greedy bitches."
The OP never specified that she doesn't like them. If that's his reasoning, and she didn't state something to the contrary, then why wouldn't we think she does like Twizzlers?
#245 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:43am by cheesesoda
or maybe you can stop being stupid. Seriously since when is "He knows I like them" code for I dont like them? seriously are you retarded? Holy crap
#269 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:53pm by kitten1323
The reason I would think that she might not like Twizzlers is because she put it inside single quotation marks. Sure, maybe I read into it too much, but maybe it's equally, if not more of an overreaction, to be calling someone a "fucking bitch" and saying that "you won't amount to anything" simply because they were upset about receiving twizzlers.
I find it absolutely impossible to believe that most of the people that wrote these absurd comments have not at some point or another been disappointed in a gift they received. Sure, we do sometimes put higher expectations on gifts than we should (think Christmas or a 10 year olds birthday) but that in no way makes the person "unable to amount to anything in life." That makes her a human with feelings.
And her feelings probably would not have been so hurt if he actually had written her a card expressing his feelings for her or made a scavenger hunt of a few of the places that they had been together - or something that showed how much time and thought he put into the gift. It could have very well been free, but I don't think the price of the gift was the point the OP was getting at.
how the hell would he make a scavenger hunt of all the places they've been together if they've been together a year. Maybe the twizzlers were something he honestly thought she liked. Don't start assuming it's all his fault without looking at it from his point of view.
I find it easier to believe that she is just being a spoiled brat than his being cheap and uncaring. If he bought it last minute there's a damn good chance he'd have just got her a card and wrote 'happy anniversary, love whateverhisnameis."
also, the whole bitch thing comes from more than just the twizzlers. I think the fact that she won't be adult about the situation and talk about why she's mad plays some role in her being a bitch. Besides, we're making our judgments based off the information she gave us, if she wanted us to think she doesn't like twizzlers, or that she expected anything special, she should have said so.
#414 - On 11/30/2009 at 4:20am by The_BluDevil
Wow, I didn't realise that romance had to come with a price tag! Think about it this way, your boyfriend didn't resort to the cliché of flowers and chocolates - he actually did something thoughtful that he knew you'd LIKE. For our first Valentines Day, my boyfriend got me limited edition vinyl from one of my favourite bands - not cheap, but not a diamond ring either. The point is, it's not HOW MUCH he pays for your gifts but the intention behind them.
The only person I feel sorry for in this story is your boyfriend, who evidently has a spoilt brat for a girlfriend.
#229 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:06am by CandidateForWax
I don't think shes being spoiled...maybe shes old fashioned? twizzlers will be gone in a matter of days where something as a necklace or earrings (they dont have to be expensive) will last forever (if you keep them anyway)
The memory of her boyfriend doing a nice, thoughtful thing for her that may not be abundant in funds but is in sentiment should suffice.
#248 - On 11/15/2009 at 10:22am by CandidateForWax
god, there are so many stupid things to reply to.
first of all, i think you missed the bucket part of the twizzlers. there are at least a hundred of them in a bucket, so to eat them in a few days would mean she really likes twizzlers, thus making it a pretty thoughtful gift.
Also, being old fashioned has nothing to do with it. My grandfather got my grandmother flowers for their 58th anniversary. Guess what old fashioned gifts are. Candy (something like... twizzlers, maybe?) and flowers. Guess what will be gone in a week or so. Some dead flowers, that's what.
They weren't even her favorite flower, so I'm gonna bet you assume she got pissed. Nope, she was as happy as could be that a man who cares about her could remember their WEDDING anniversary after 21,184 days, let alone 365 days of mere dating.
#415 - On 11/30/2009 at 4:31am by The_BluDevil
I agree with the general sentiment of these comments, although they're a bit harsh and hateful lol.
My initial reaction was that you're upset at the twizzlers because they're gross. Understandable. But then I remembered you like them. Not so inderstandable.
Also, I forget where it was, but I lmao'ed at "a pony that pees rainbows and craps diamonds"!
#230 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:10am by DynamicDave
For my first anniversary with my boyfriend, I sent his roommate a letter for him a day early so he could get it first thing in the morning the day of. The day of, I sent an envelope filled with slips of paper with little quotes saying why I loved him, why he made me happy, and the like. When we saw each other, I gave him a piece of paper that had in giant bubble-letters "I love you," and the equivalent in more than a hundred languages written in side. Final cost? $0. His reaction? Moved nearly to tears.
I'd really love to see a comment from the OP. I'd be interested to see whether she's trying to defend herself, or is getting even bitchier, or what.
P.S. OP? You fulfill the NJ stereotype. It's people like you who make me ashamed to be from this state.
#232 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:35am by CurlyGurlyQ
well I don't know if this is the real reason but...maybe she wanted something romantic, or something she could keep forever...Maybe like rose shapes earrings. Maybe she didn't mean she wanted it to be expensive just a little more thoughtful
*edit* what you did was romantic and sweet...twizzlers aren't romantic unless they had a meaning behind them..which i doubt they did since OP was so upset
Wow, I have to agree with the majority here. You're so ungrateful! It's the thought that counts, and not all guys even so much as remember the anniversary! Be grateful he did!
#233 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:55am by purplesucker
I have mixed feelings about this. I mean, for one thing, it's a bucket of twizzlers, which doesn't have much thought or much money committed, where a lot of either would be a great thing. On the other hand, it's a 1 year *dating* anniversary. And if you really care about him, a bucket of twizzlers isn't something to get upset about.
#234 - On 11/15/2009 at 8:56am by dragon2041
Wait, wait, wait.
So what gift could he have given her that was more thoughtful? A cliche dinner, jewelry, flowers, chocolate? The OP's (hopefully ex-)boyfriend obviously put more thought into it than the "traditional" anniversary gift. Who cares if it cost $1 or $1 million? If a gift's monetary value means something to you, then you're missing the fucking point of an anniversary, anyway. Money is not love and should not be used as a measurement of love.
#242 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:37am by cheesesoda
Oh woe is you. I know a lot of women whose boyfriends or husbands are overseas and they haven't seen them in over a year. At least you get to see yours and he remembered by trying to do something for you that he thought you'd like. QYB and grow up.
You got a bucket of Twizzlers.
I don't see the FML in this.
#244 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:41am by Mr_Sharkings
My God, woman...do you know how lucky you are?
He remembered your favorite candy, damnit! Do you know how rare it is for the average male to remember his girlfriend's favorite flower or color or food or candy? Count yourself lucky that he pays so much attention to your likes and dislikes, I'd KILL to have my boyfriend remember that I like gardenias, the color teal, crab dinners, and pear jelly beans. I'm lucky if he remembers to pick up milk at the store ten minutes after I've called him to ask him to pick up some milk at the store!
Besides that...you received the golden egg of Twizzlers. You got the big jumbo plastic bucket with the cool red lid. Those things are the GODS of candy. In fact, all I wanted for Christmas a few years ago was a jumbo bucket of Twizzlers.
So YDI and STFU, you ungrateful cow.
#246 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:47am by myfriend_youfail
I'm pretty sure all of these things have been said, but I like internet yelling too.
He knows what you like. What's wrong with that? It's your FIRST YEAR OF DATING, not your 10th year or something. He actually considered something you said, something you liked. What are you expecting, jewelry? Can you think of anything less original than chocolate, jewelry, or flowers? He actually tried.
Also, I'm pretty sure getting a big case of candy from your significant other carries a subtle note of, "I like you just how you are and don't diet and don't call yourself ugly, just eat some tasty, empty calories and be happy with your body because you're beautiful." He could have gotten you an expensive gift like a year-long gym membership, wouldn't that be sweet of him?
I have no idea why you're so upset either, actually.... I like Twizzlers! My boyfriend was actually going to get me acid for our one year (man, I love him!) but that fell through. It's hard to get where we live. So we gave each other our time. Kissed, talked, held each other. It was lovely.
#249 - On 11/15/2009 at 10:24am by GrapefruitZoe
I agree with all the commenters!
I'm an Aussie and just learnt what Twizzlers were about 20 seconds ago, they sound delightful- unlike you, you bitter fucking bitch! Who gives a shit about 1year anniversaries? I'd like to know what you got him?
Trust me honey, with an attitude like that your never going to get more then a lump of coal, material girl!
Unless he remebered wrong and you don't like Twizzlers, stop being a b*tch.
One year dating anniversaries are stupid to begin with.
Agreed. Be happy you dumb bitch! If you got upset because someone gave you a present then you don't deserve anything. I hope he's been cheating on you.
#365 - On 11/16/2009 at 11:44pm by helpmeiamblind
Lol I really hope not but I do hope that he dumps her. She doesn't deserve one bit of him.
#403 - On 11/22/2009 at 6:35pm by MoonlitTearofJoy
YDI for being a spoiled bitch! It's been only one year, and you are just dating. What did you want? A Ferrari?
@OP. If you are diabetic or if you've told him several times that you do not like twizzlerz, you should have mentioned that in your FML. Also, if you feel that your boyfriend has different values than you do, then you could save both of you a lot of time and misery by splitting up now.
I think you really need to learn how to value what really counts. Unless your quotation marks were meant to imply that your boyfriend made up that part about you liking Twizzlers and you actually don't like them, you really have no reason to be upset. If you do like them and he did remember, then great. Your relationship is what's important, not the gift. For our first anniversary a couple of weeks ago, my boyfriend was off fighting in Iraq. I would kill for the chance to get a bucket of Twizzlers from him, and I fucking hate Twizzlers. Learn to appreciate the little things - they're what's important.
#258 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:26am by ihatestupidppl
Props to your boyfriend for being so brave, and happy belated anniversary!! =D
#290 - On 11/15/2009 at 3:15pm by OhHerrrooo
you shouldnt need twizzlers for him to prove that he loves you
its just like valentines day- you shouldnt need a present to show it, you should show it everyday for free
if you really love him you shouldnt have wanted a present to prove it.
#259 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:33am by screwedattimes
Are you upset because you spent a lot of money on his present? Or just expected him to spend a lot of money on you (that would be selfish)? Its always a good idea to decide how much to spend on each other beforehand. Or like when my bf bought me an expensive birthday present (digital camera), I got him an expensive one too (Oakley sunglasses). We rarely buy anniversary or valentine's day presents though.
#261 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:09pm by underbluesky
^^^^This.
Anniversaries are pretty much pointless unless they're the 5, 10, 25, 50, or 75 year ones. A one-year anniversary, in my opinion, is really only a big deal if none of your previous relationships have ever made it to the one-year anniversary. ....and then you might want to consider why that is. In the poster's case, it might be because she's a selfish twat who can't recognize that at least her man REMEMBERED her favorite candy and remembered their anniversary at all.
As for money....my boyfriend KNOWS that his Christmas present this year is going to be hand-made. I'm an unemployed college student, he realizes that, and he realizes that I can't possibly get him an expensive gift this year (even though I'm fairly sure he's gotten me something expensive, as he took a long hard look at me when I mentioned the gold necklace on a tv commercial was very pretty...and when he gets that look, it means he's considering something). It's really the thought that counts.
#263 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:19pm by myfriend_youfail
whats with all the women having serious relationship issues, the other girl being told her boyfriend loves her for her personality, you getting a personalised anniversary present with some thought in it rather than a lot of 0's on a price tag...men today, what are they becoming! i feel for you ladies, really. women shouldnt have to put up with this shit. you should dump them and both date better guys who buy expensive meaningless gifts and only stay with you cos you look good when youre together in public. this is what relationships are really about! fight the oppression ladies, feminism needs a new hero!
#262 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:18pm by organisedchaos
Not everything every woman does has to do with feminism. What are you even talking about? SOME women have issues, some men have issues... leave gender out of it and feminism even further.
#345 - On 11/16/2009 at 9:16am by somnula
Okay, so let me get this straight..
Your boyfriend was thoughtful & got you something he knows you like.. and you're upset about it?
Someone sounds rather ungrateful. Fuck HIS life for having wasted his time putting effort into a gift you don't appreciate at all.
If you care more about a pricetag than sentiment, you don't deserve him.
I seriously did not understand why this was a FML. I've been with my boyfriend for 6 years, and I swear, I would be the happiest girl in the world if I got a bucket of twizzlers as an anniversary gift and he said something sweet like "I know you like them." I love twizzlers.
but anyway, this is stupid. it's a ONE YEAR anniversary, what did you expect? a freaking diamond ring or a boat cruise? one year is hardly that big of a deal. try 10 or 20 or 30 years like that other poster said. get over yourself.
All of you people seem to be missing the obvious point. My wife loves celery, she buys it almost weekly at the farmer's market. If I was to come home on our anniversary with a nice bundle of celery "because she likes it", that would not only be a thoughtless and pathetic gift, it would show I see our relationship as just that. The OP never said she wanted jewelry, I'm sure she would have been amazed if he had simply wrote her a poem, or made a list of ten things he loves about her, both free, and a lot more meaningful then buying the one you love a food item that they love (which consequentially, they probably buy regularly anyway). From the looks of reading these reply's however, it seems like most of you are in pretty sad relationships already, and definitely are settling. A man should treat the woman he loves like a princess, (and that doesn't mean monetarily)
I probably would have felt differently if the OP had said that her husband gave her a bucket of Twizzlers for their anniversary. But he's not even her fiance, just her boyfriend, and they've only been together for a year. She should feel lucky that he even remembered it, let alone bought her a present. Most guys wouldn't. Just sayin'...
#273 - On 11/15/2009 at 1:21pm by Starburstracecar
looks like somebodys missing the point here, and its definatley not me or the rest of the community who believes that the boyfriends gift was thoughtful.
Relationships are not about treating girls like princesses, its about being thoughtful about your signifigant other, like the OP's boyfriend here. There are girls out there who dont like being treated like princesses. In fact, they think that the guys who do that are being clingy to them. I remember on the weekend of my prom there was a gal that one of the guys took to our prom and he treated her like a princess that whole weekend. A few weeks later, I heard that they are not dating and I asked my prom date why and she replied that the girl felt like he was being clingy to her.
If you know that your signifigant other does not like the royal treatment, then laying off the treatment is being thoughtful to her, which IT IS a true element of a healthy relationship, as opposed to that she'd probably break up with you if that continues, which comes to show that this is NOT a true element of a relationship
usmc2600 = ass because of his ASSumption.
My relationship is perfectly happy and satisfying, thank you very much. I actually HATE being treated like a princess, it makes me feel weak and sheltered. We don't even observe our anniversary or Valentine's Day, just Christmas and birthdays. A hug, a kiss, and some snuggling on the couch whilst watching Stargate episodes on the TV is my idea of a perfect night with him. If he wants to buy me something or make me a nice dinner, then I appreciate it and let him know that I appreciate it. But he doesn't HAVE to do all these special things all the time just to show me how much he cares about me. To hell with him writing poems professing his love, to hell with expensive gifts for every little anniversary, and to hell with being pampered and spoilt...I don't enjoy those things.
So yes, I'm obviously "settling" for a "pretty sad relationship", right, usmc2600? Go fuck yourself.
#285 - On 11/15/2009 at 2:47pm by myfriend_youfail
FYL for a perfect night including Stargate.
Also, you and your feministic, afraid of feeling like you're helpless, women's lib bullshit is cute. Go fuck yourself right back.
FYL for your perfect night including Stargate.
Also, the whole feminist, I'm not helpless, women's lib act just shows how insecure you are, and that you really are afraid you're just that. Overcompensating...
So yeah, go F yourself right back.
So because I like science fiction and because I don't like being spoilt, I'm insecure? Jeeeeeeesus Christ, you sure do make a lot of foolish assumptions. I'm starting to think you're trolling because you make so little sense.
God forbid I prefer laser guns, aliens, and intergalactic travel over puppies and unicorns and faeries, right? Because all women must be fragile, emotionally delicate little flowers who abhor anything to do with "manly" things like science fiction and relationships based on hard work instead of fantasies. They must like glitter and rainbows and sunshine, and never question a man's ill-conceived notions about what their own individual relationships should be like.
I love being treated special once in a while, but I don't REQUIRE nor EXPECT it of my partner. If he wants to do something special for me, like I said I'll gladly accept it. But I don't expect him to do anything special or treat me like a princess, because I simply don't find it necessary for a healthy relationship. I'd rather have a comfortable and at-ease relationship than be put up on a pedestal. I was raised to believe that mutual respect and understanding will get a relationship much farther than it would ever get if one partner always gave in to the whims of the other or pampered them. Relationships are about communication, respect, and hard work, not castles in the clouds, glass slippers, and perfect endings.
Go to hell, mate. Hopefully someone down there will agree with you, because not a lot of people up here will.
#308 - On 11/15/2009 at 6:09pm by myfriend_youfail
And just a huge leap of logic here, but I'm guessing you're the type of guy who thinks women shouldn't be in the military because they will either seduce every man in sight or will burst into tears during basic training.
Women aren't made of glass. Women aren't cute little things to be cooed over because we're pretty. And women definitely aren't weak little things to be covered up in bubble wrap because we're not meant to face the Big Scary World. We're contributing members of society, and our interests and emotions are as varied as those of any man.
If you want to pamper and baby your wife, good for you. That's your wife, your life, your business. But don't you DARE say anyone else's relationship is somehow lacking because they don't conform to your idea of what a perfect relationship should be like.
#309 - On 11/15/2009 at 6:25pm by myfriend_youfail
Oh, you missed his earlier reply to me (which seems to have been removed, along with my two rather angry responses back).
Apparently my life is somehow fucked because I like Stargate, and apparently I'm a feminist because I don't enjoy being put up on a pedestal.
I'd rather have an easygoing relationship full of mutual respect than a relationship that makes me feel like he's lessening himself on my account. I'm happy with the small gestures my man makes, I don't need anything grand or sentimental. Screw fairytale endings, bouquets of roses, and glass slippers, I'm happy that he comes home to me each evening, greets me with a warm kiss, and helps me make dinner. The ordinary moments are enough for me, I don't expect or require anything extraordinary.
So I think I'll continue settling for my "sad" relationship, thanks. :D
#310 - On 11/15/2009 at 6:40pm by myfriend_youfail
That's not what I'm saying, and I wasn't even responding to either of you really, or people in mature relationships period. I was simply saying that some twizzlers , regardless of the OP's preference for them, seem rather thoughtless for an anniversary. I'm glad you enjoy the small things with your significant other, as do I, and I agree those are much more lasting memories than little trinkets, etc. But at the same time, on my wife and I's first dating anniversary, she gave me a framed picture of us and a nice card with heartfelt words inside. It still sits next to my rack, even on deployment, to this day. While an edible gift is cute, there are just better options IMO. Fuck me right? haha. Just seems as though a lot of the responses to this are desperately immature and preteenish.
and myfriend_youfail, chill out. I was just trolling to get you worked up. I guess it worked. ;-) life's too short to get that pissed on the internet. You realize how trivial many things are when bullets and explosions are all around you, and just how important every day you have together is, including Valentines, and anniversaries. You never know when your tickets gonna get called. Just my 2 cents.
Ah, I had a hunch you were trolling. But I was already worked up over some cocksucker messing with my sister, so I took the bait and vented.
Trolling accepted in good humor. ;)
#318 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:07pm by myfriend_youfail
Well, usmc, you are making the assumption she, like your wife with celery, goes out and buys Twizzlers all the time. Who the heck buys Twizzlers, or other candies, all the time anyway, unless they have eating issues? Perhaps she actually doesn't get to have them that often, for whatever reason? Perhaps, one day, while with her boyfriend, she was offered Twizzlers and exclaimed "I love Twizzlers! I wish I could have them more often" (not a stretch, since Halloween wasn't too long ago). Boyfriend got what he thought was a brilliant idea: buy her a whole bucket of Twizzlers to snack on! .... and then OP gets all pissy about it.
And really, even if she was disappointed, she shouldn't be so upset that he actually notices and asks her about, and she certainly shouldn't refuse him an explanation.
#338 - On 11/16/2009 at 2:47am by DameGreyWulf
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Omg your so fucking stuck up. He gives you a candy you like and your mad? My god you know I really hope he breaks up with you. Then you can go emo and cut your wrist and make this world a better place by leaving it you stuck up bitch!
#268 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:45pm by kitten1323
hahahhaa that's really funny. But i can see why you're upset. You weren't expecting anything grand, but something with a little more thought behind it hahah. Gifts are a luxury but, when you're with someone for as long as a year, who'd hope they'd know something more important about you that you like twizzlers ! Happy one year!
#270 - On 11/15/2009 at 12:54pm by shortsizeme
I dont see why you are upset about this either. A bucket of twizzlers?? Thats hella epic!! What did you expect on your 1 year anniversary, a marriage proposal? a pure diamond ring? a pony?
I dont know much about your boyfriend, but Im pretty sure that he is a human, not a psychic. He cant read your mind on what you want. You should be grateful that he was being thoughtful of you. There are couples out there who have gotten gifts on their 1 year anneversary that are not as thoughtful as a bucket of candy that you love!
Is it just me, or has anyone else developed a random craving for Twizzlers after reading this FML (and the comments)?
To make my comment related to the FML:
By putting 'he knew I liked them' in quotes, the OP (Original Poster, for those who don't know, which I didn't until a few months ago) could be implying one of two things:
1) Her boyfriend used that as the reason/excuse for his gift, meaning he couldn't think of anything else to get or forgot and wanted to get something at the last minute; the OP wanted something a bit more meaningful than just candy.
**Me personally, though, if my boyfriend gets me candy for our one year anniversary, such as a jar/bag/etc. of Milky Ways, I'd be happy! :)**
2) He really did remember he liked them and honestly thought she would like them!
From the way the OP worded this FML, I can't really tell.
Oh, a final note to all those saying this girl "supports the New Jersey stereotype:"
Get over yourselves. If she was from California, people could make the same stereotypical assumption. If she was from New York, some people would (be ignorant enough to, because I'm from Long Island and would not have the same reaction) make the same assumption, too, maybe.
And hey, stereotypes can be tagged to any state...remember that.
#274 - On 11/15/2009 at 1:32pm by Whatsername515
Um, perhaps it's a cultural difference, but why do you expect a gift just for this? It's not even a marriage anniversary. Shouldn't a verbal remembrance followed by some romantic moments suffice? Whilst I'd raise an eyebrow if I got something like a bunch of carrots as a present (not because of being cheap, but please, I'm not Bugs Bunny's gf), candy in any form is just ok (cute, whatever). Sure, birthday/Christmas presents are another story. They shouldn't be necessarily expensive, but should show some thought put in. Gee, there's plenty of time to remember them!
Oh, I see. You wanted something worth LOTS OF MONEY, instead of a nice, cheap, heartfelt gift. You don't deserve him. Girls like you are everything that's wrong with the universe.
By the way, what did YOU get HIM?
#277 - On 11/15/2009 at 1:46pm by NumberZine
you and your BOYFRIEND'S ONE year... cheer the fuck up, he got you something, I could undertand this being an FML if it was yoru husband.
besides, he got you somethign he knew you liked.
what was he supposed to do? dish out on an expencive present you may or may not like?
grow up, don't be so selfish.
what did you get HIM?
Really now?
I get so sick of people who take simple things for granted. If my boyfriend had gotten Twizzlers for my one year, I would've been bouncing off the walls in happiness.
Why don't you try not being such a materialistic bitch. This is why there is sexism in the world, simply put.
Be happy he thought of you...there are WAY WORSE boyfriends in the world.
I like how you added "He has no idea why I'm so upset" at the end of this. I'm guessing you're the type of girlfriend who refuses to tell him too, aren't you?
Him: "Baby I thought you'd like them....why are you upset"?
You: "I'm not, I'm FINE!!!!"
Him: "Oh come on, I think you're upset. Tell me what I did wrong/"
You: "Well if you don't know, then I'm not going to tell you!"
God, that poor guy must really love you to put up with shit like that! What about the thought?! You're really an ungrateful bitch!! I really hope he leaves you, seriously, that's what you deserve!
I think everyone needs to stop hating. She might have told him exactly what she wanted and he didn't listen (the fml doesn't say). If he gave her twizzlers in a sweet/meaningful way, then yes it's a decent gift even if it isn't her dream gift. But if he forgot until the last second, grabbed twizzlers from the store because it was the only thing he could remember that she liked, that's not as thoughtful a gift as some people on here are saying. It's still just a random commercial present from a store. I LOVE twizzlers, but I would still rather get something like a poem or something he made for me himself or even just a good conversation. Maybe I'm a little more traditional, but even if the gift isn't expensive, it should at least reflect some time, effort or emotional investment....not just a quick trip to the local Walmart.
#288 - On 11/15/2009 at 2:58pm by eleniel421
He could also have gotten her the "classic" box of chocolates, right?
Well maybe she doesn't like chocolate and she actually prefers Twizzlers to any other type of candy, in which case this really WAS a thoughtful gift. Candy is candy, even if it comes in a pretty little box with a bow. Chocolates with a rose, Twizzlers, a brick of taffy, it's all the same. Sugar is sugar.
And maybe he isn't very poetic or sensitive. Some guys just don't think that way. Getting her a candy she likes is probably his way of saying "I remembered this little detail about you, and I hope you like this small expression of my affection for you".
And hell, maybe he wrapped up the bucket of candy in a cute little bow or something, we don't know if he just handed it to her straight off the grocery shelf.
In any case, I still say she's being an ungrateful little brat. It's not a major anniversary, and the fact that he remembered such a small detail about her shows that at least he pays attention to her interests. She should save the tantrum for when he forgets something REALLY major later on in life. When he forgets her name, her birthday, or the age of their child (if they stay together long enough to procreate, which is highly unlikely, given her tantrum over the candy), THEN she can complain.
#292 - On 11/15/2009 at 3:26pm by myfriend_youfail
I don't think the fml is really about what he did or didn't get her. The fml is that their views on what was appropriate for the occasion were so different. Maybe this incident forced her to see how different their values are, or how serious their communication problems are. The anniversary might have sucked due to the problems the gift expressed, not the gift itself.
#296 - On 11/15/2009 at 3:52pm by eleniel421
To be honest, I don't know why you're upset either. He knows something you like, which means he listens to you. He's not going to waste money buying a trinket you'll forget about or lose. =\ And now, you have candy. And since you didn't mention what you got him, I'm going to assume it was nothing. YDI, now please stop submitting things so we can read real FMLs. Thank you.
Lol. I'd be pretty thrilled....that $50 card would last me for a long, long, LONG time. I wouldn't have to actually PAY for my breakfast coffee and parfait for a few months.
#312 - On 11/15/2009 at 7:26pm by myfriend_youfail
Ugh. OMG OP, I totally know how you feel. My boyfriend didn't get the Tiffany bracelet I wanted for our three day anniversary even though I dropped aaaaalllllll of these hints like looking at it and thinking about it. He's SO uncaring.
#293 - On 11/15/2009 at 3:34pm by drinkupgorgeous
66 is right on. It's something you like, a detail that most people probably wouldn't notice. If you don't like it? You need to communicate what you do like better.
88 - While there is a list for what you get for wedding aniversaries, that's a serving suggestion and doesn't apply to boyfriends. I would rather get something that shows my partner actually pays attention to what I like that go to some stuffed shirt restaurant that's financially irresponsible.
I dont get why you're so upset..I mean, you're lucky that your boyfriend even NOTICED that you liked twizzlers, let alone even remembered your anniversary. You should feel very special that he remembered that small detail about you.
#299 - On 11/15/2009 at 4:05pm by ArtistsSunshine2
Wow you're a bitch. His love isn't enough? How could you be mad when he tried to do something nice for you? He got Twizzlers for you because he knew you liked them, at least he put some thought into his gift instead of getting something totally generic that doesn't require any sort of thought.
#301 - On 11/15/2009 at 4:07pm by xdyingxwishx
YDI, you greedy-ass bitch. I would kill for a BF like yours. >:|
#303 - On 11/15/2009 at 4:49pm by Boxingsweets
at least he listens to u!!! be grateful u have him and dont be an ungrateful bitch! btw, did u get him anything?
Guys don't understand romance. My boyfriend thought I would prefer a spill-proof keyboard to flowers. I had to explain to him that that was not the case.
But a bucket full of twizzlers? I don't know how you can complain about that. That's awesome.
I would love a spill-proof keyboard though... He replaced my old keyboard last Christmas, but I am very prone to making messes... Lol =P
its not even that she was being materialistic, i mean, come on! would u really be happy if yer boyfriend got you that? i sure know i be pretty dissapointed.
haha for our first anniversary my boyfriend gave me a case of yo-hoo 'cuz i like yo-hoo' it's something we joke about now and i'll never let him live it down :)
#317 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:04pm by llawless17
i don't understand why she's so upset either. "damn you for getting me something from the heart, and not getting me a pointless $200 necklace!!!"
#320 - On 11/15/2009 at 9:37pm by Gregiscool
I don't get why you're upset either. You hate twizzlers? All licorice in general? You're diabetic?
What?!
#321 - On 11/15/2009 at 10:11pm by FoundManyLemons
Omj..You say that he doesn't understand why you're mad..Does anyone??
Be grateful that he got you something, he knew you liked them so I mean I don't know him but
it sounds like a loving gesture so you know what, deal with it instead of bitching about it to
other people. I you didn't like it then instead of telling Fmylife.com tell him, because like others have said, he cant read your mind he didn't know that getting you something truly from the heart would piss you off.
#322 - On 11/15/2009 at 10:25pm by LiaWantzCandii
woooow self-centered bitch.
My bf didn't give me anything because he had no money and I didn't care. I Guess that's becuase I'm not shallow.
#325 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:06pm by Littlerunner
Geez, at least he remembered your anniversary. AND he gave you something you liked, which is a plus. If your FML refers to your life being f***ed because your boyfriend didn't give you an expensive gift, get a clue and stop being so shallow.... getting you something you like is so much more thoughtful than just an expensive gift. I think the gesture is perfectly lovely. You're probably in high school anyway so there is no need for a particularly special gift.
#326 - On 11/15/2009 at 11:15pm by krizleykrislo
Wow, OP. Who the hell pissed in your cornflakes this morning?
#327 - On 11/16/2009 at 12:31am by hooplasmeegle
Oh, you'd hate to be me, Ms OP.
I got nothing from my boyfriend.
I bombarded him with lots of little "worthless" gifts.
We spent the evening at a pool hall and went home and I fell asleep in his arms.
Two weeks later he gave me a ring..
His mother's promise ring, so he didn't buy it, nor did I pick it out.
Oh, isn't my life so horrible?
...Now I am -SO- hungry for Twizzlers.
Actually, FML edited my story. They cut out the part where I said that I had gotten him a $400 dvd player. Thanks FML
#330 - On 11/16/2009 at 1:06am by NakedAggression
You got him a FOUR HUNDRED DOLLAR piece of technology for your ONE-YEAR DATING anniversary????
Well la dee da, Miss Moneybags. That's disgustingly extreme. You usually don't start shelling out entire paychecks for a person until at least the second or third year of dating (and that's only if your relationship is EXTREMELY mature, such as you're at the point where you're living together or considering getting engaged), or even better, your WEDDING.
Maybe he doesn't want to spend so much money on such a minor anniversary. Maybe he's saving up to get you something really nice for Christmas or your birthday, so he CAN'T dump out a few HUNDRED dollars whenever you celebrate every single anniversary. Or maybe, he actually thought you'd appreciate something that shows he remembers little details about you, rather an a big expensive pile of meaningless shit.
Be thankful he remembered your favorite candy, you ungrateful brat. Sure, it's not an expensive DVD player, but (I assume) he was TRYING to show you how much he cares and pays attention to your likes and dislikes. But no. Instead of being gracious and thanking him for remembering your favorite sweeties, you threw a fit.
Grow up or dump him to start dating someone as shallow as you are.
#351 - On 11/16/2009 at 2:14pm by myfriend_youfail
Also, $400 is an insane amount to pay for a dvd player. Where'd you go, 'Rent-A-Center'?
#353 - On 11/16/2009 at 2:54pm by dissimilitude
That too. We just bought a new DVD player, and it cost $50. FIFTY DOLLARS. Not only did you spend a disgusting amount of money on the thing, you were also ripped off. Most DVD players cost anywhere from $20 to $200, and the two hundred dollar ones include a cassette player and all the cool gadgets. $400...Jesus Christ...what did you do, buy a DVD player that included a cassette player, blu-ray player, and 6 CD changing system???
#356 - On 11/16/2009 at 4:57pm by myfriend_youfail
Who the fuck cares if you got him a $400 DVD player? Are you one of those people who buys ridiculously expensive things and expects the other person to equally reciprocate? F your life for completely missing the point of a gift. You don't give things to someone and just expect something of equal monetary value in return. How tacky can you get? Maybe your bf isn't made of money like you are so he can just throw random expensive things at you.
Yes, because every guy has to spend three-month's salary just to please their girlfriend on their 1 year anniversary, which the relationship might or might not be a committed relationship.
It's rather petty to be complaining about something like this. Your bf might only have 20$ to his name, for all we know.
Blah...
#334 - On 11/16/2009 at 1:53am by Le_Pecheur
For me and my boyfriend's four year next week, we're watching the meteor shower. Maybe Denny's.
Our one-year? We went to McDonald's.
@OP -> Im amazed at how thoughtful this guy sounds, a bucket of your fav treat. Being ungreatful gets you nothing but a bitchslap of the FML community. you deserve NOTHING!
@ #335 -> awesome way to spend an anniversary!
My now husband and I didnt even remember our first anniversary let alone do anything or get each other anything. 2 and 3 we remembered, but just didnt get each other anything as being together on a beach was more important than gifts. We are happily married now. (2 months on the 27!)
#343 - On 11/16/2009 at 7:59am by SamIsSoaked
perhaps she likes cliche' dinner, flowers, chocolate. keep in mind we dont even know her name.
#337 - On 11/16/2009 at 2:46am by ec08
Today, I remembered my one year anniversary, and decided to get my girlfriend her favorite kind of sweets because I thought she'd appreciate that. She just got pissed at me and isn't even telling me why. FML
PS- At least I can still dump the stupid, whiny, ungrateful b***.
1) A gift is precisely what the name implies. FML I didn't get something I didn't deserve = whiny + spoiled. It's really that simple.
2) Someone bothering to figure out what you like and then get you that does NOT deserve to get bitched at. I don't care how bad your PMS is, that is totally unacceptable behavior by anyone older than 3.
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everyone doesn't get it. I get you!!! I'd be mad too!
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most of these comments have GOT to be guys...who don't have money so they're being defensive and turning it around on you.
This shouldn't be about money at all. If someone gets an anniversary present that's expensive but not thoughtful at all, in my opinion, that's worse than something inexpensive yet thoughtful.
And, like many people have stated, she should just tell him why she's upset. And what's he supposed to do to remedy it? Buy her another gift? Tell her how sorry he is? It's understandable that she's perhaps a bit disappointed, but this is by no means a "F my life".
off topic, but dont you love how the comment box asks you to TRY to be respectful?
well i'm not gonna.
maybe you're FML would make more sense if you mentioned you're a fat BITCH!
#342 - On 11/16/2009 at 5:17am by mini_cupcake
For our two year, my b/f and I just rented a movie and ate pizza on the couch. Seriously get over yourself. At least he was trying and was thoughtful.
Why ARE you upset, anyway?
#346 - On 11/16/2009 at 10:34am by imameankid
You're dumb, you should consider yourself lucky that your boyfriend even go you something, espeically it being something you like.
You're stuck up and spoiled
shut up please
#347 - On 11/16/2009 at 11:43am by LittlexLegs
Get over yourself... He remembered your anniversary AND got you something he knew you would like. I bet you posted an FML when your parents didn't get you a Lexus for graduating high school with a D- average, too. Spoiled brat.
Every year my boyfriend surprizes me by taking me to a different restaurant, only catch is that i'm not allowed to see the menu, which makes it fun imo. Do I expect him to spend that much money on me? No. I've even told him that ordering pizza while sitting on the floor watching a scary movie would be awesome too, but HE wants to take me out. Anyone who expects gifts doesn't deserve them.
#354 - On 11/16/2009 at 2:55pm by Mirequetz
You guys are only boyfriend and girlfriend, your not even engaged.
Chill the fuck out and be thankful he even remembered it.
#355 - On 11/16/2009 at 3:22pm by rockstarK9
You are one needy bitch. What did my girl want for our 1 year? Me to be with her. Don't be so materialistic, thats what ruins relationships. I bet you're the type of girl that gets pissed off cause her boyfriend didn't buy her a diamond necklace for your 2 month anniversary. If you expect every man to bend over backwards to waste money on your ass I hope you end up in poverty.
Hey, At Least He Got You Something, You Should be Happy.
My Boyfriend Who Just Happy For Me Being With Him. because i'm not like a rich person who i couldn't really get him anything, but he understand that i couldn't. he would have been happy with a bag of candy, you should be happy that you got something. stop being selfish... all i really want from my boyfriend is his love and his time on that day. you wanted a ring or something right.... don't be selfish..
#360 - On 11/16/2009 at 7:12pm by LilMizAngelWingz
Seriously? No wonder its your one year anniversary, with your attitude you'll be lucky to ever get past two with anyone.
Man!! I would love it if my HUSBAND gave me a bucket of Twizzlers for our anniversary! :] and I eat them all the time! I love them :]
#363 - On 11/16/2009 at 9:48pm by fleurdelacour11
Dump him, so he can find someone worth his time. My boyfriend got me The Office boardgame... I was thrilled :)
I feel sorry for everyone who is telling the op to be greatful. that's just sad. fyl!
#366 - On 11/17/2009 at 12:31am by wambamtysam
If you're being serious you're just as self centered and materialistic as the OP. I feel sorry for YOU.
Dude, Twizzlers are SUPER awesome. Especially strawberry. However, if you're upset, you should probably--I don't know--confront him about it or something. Or leaves hints. If you don't do either...enjoy your twizzlers. :D
#368 - On 11/17/2009 at 1:25am by FruityLoooons
I think it's sweet, but this is very dependent on the age of the OP's boyfriend. If they're 14, it's nice he even remembered you like Twizzlers....if you're in your late twenties, that's a different story. But all in all, people forget how much nicer it is to receive a thoughtful gift rather than something you can just click on and pay for over the internet that requires perhaps more money, but no thought or consideration.
liar bitch $400 dvd player ? you can get a top blu ray player for $100 and an xbox 360 for $ 199 with games & dvds from amazon or wal mart.
#371 - On 11/17/2009 at 4:51am by ladiesman14
You sound like a spoiled bitch. and personally I don't think you deserve to have a guy who is willing to go out of his way and spend his money on you esp for something you like, just to have you upset with him. People get it way worse than you. This isn't a fml. its not even a ydi.
And why exactly *are* you upset?
Pretty sure your boyfriend isn't the only one who's confused here.
Plenty of fellow sane females in this world agree with me.
#373 - On 11/17/2009 at 11:01am by Telcontar14
what's to be upset about? are you that big of a glutton that you need Twizzlers givin to you daily?
#374 - On 11/17/2009 at 10:15pm by hercules268
Fucking bitch, be happy he's with you dont be upset. hes gunna break up with you fucking dumbass
#375 - On 11/17/2009 at 10:35pm by Alec314195
I think it's a cute gift. Inexpensive, thoughtful, and edible. What else do you need?
#376 - On 11/17/2009 at 10:56pm by KayleeFrye
You are annoying. I mean, really? He didn't HAVE to get you anything. Anniversary presents are stupid. "Oh, hey! You made it through a year with one person! Congratulations!"
NO. Selfish bitch.
Almsot half of everyone on here is pretty much saying, "Shut the fuck up bitch and be happy he fucking got something for you fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuuuck" and it's like, no one even knows this girl.
However, like I said in my last post, the OP should've talked to him about it. I'm a girl, too, and I get upset at my boyfriend at times, but I don't just ignore him and wait around for him to figure it out. That could take forever, or, even worse, cause bigger problems. I talk--or argue--with him. It's all about communication, baby.
I don't even think it matters anymore that anyone posts on this--for all we know, the OP probably solved the problem or something.
But, whatever. Next time, OP, be resposible about it--or you could lose your boyfriend. It *does* happen, you know.
#380 - On 11/18/2009 at 12:22am by FruityLoooons
My god, what did you want? Gold. Jewels. Talk about high maintenance.
#381 - On 11/18/2009 at 12:57am by COBRAMORPH
LOL @COBRAMORPH its not high maintenance its the fact he has no clue what shes upset...
F your life tho ahah
Actually she is a high maintenance bitch if she's pissed about getting a bucket of Twizzlers. It means that she was expecting just like cobra said, gold or jewels.
Not many guys care enough to memorize a candy his girlfriend likes. Maybe he was proud he remembered because he really likes you.
One year on valentines day I got my (ex) boyfriend an expensive box of chocolates. He said he got me something amazing. When I went over to his house he said "oh ya" I followed him, saw him look around his room. He just gave me a scratched up pair of plastic handcuffs. I went along with it and appreciated it. He wasn't able to work at the time because he had no way of transportation and his family was poor.
Just be glad he got you something from the heart, it's not about the money.
#387 - On 11/19/2009 at 4:16am by CollegeChick09
I didn't even get to be with my boyfriend for our first year anniversary. Instead we spent hours chatting on the phone and played poker online with each other. For our second year, he came home early from work and we took the car to go on a little sight-seeing tour. Later he bought me dinner from one of the local diners. It was perfect, and much better than some pricey Tiffany bracelet.
F your bf's life for having a girlfriend that throws temper tantrums when he doesn't buy her the right stuff.
Wow you are one ungrateful bitch. At least your boyfriend listens and pays attention to what you fucking like. It's the THOUGHT that counts. Know what my boyfriend got me for my birthday? He got me a pack of rainbow Twizzlers, a pack of Cadbury Mini Eggs and a Joker poster. Know why? Because he knows I like that! It meant alot to me because he remembered i liked those things. You are so fucking shallow and materialistic, and women like you don't deserve to be in relationships.
#396 - On 11/21/2009 at 7:25pm by melissa1983
Seriously? You are whining because??? At least you got to spend your one year with him! As a Marine wife, I would have given ANYTHING to be with my husband on our one year. If you can't appreciate just being with your man, then you do not deserve to be with him!!! "Marriage is more than four bare legs in one bed."
#397 - On 11/22/2009 at 2:21am by USMC_wife_2008
omq shut dhe fqk up!!!! yall callinq her out her name wuht dhe fqk? qeht over yuhrseleves damn
just sdfu he couldve qave her somethinq dhen sum fqkin twizzlers so SDFU and stop arquinq .
damn
OBVIOUSLY, the OP DOESN'T like them and the boyfriend ASSUMED she does because he thinks she is FAT! Seriously guys *shakes head* .
#400 - On 11/22/2009 at 2:38pm by Dormant_Moon
at least he remembered and how could you not want a bucket of twizzlers?
#408 - On 11/28/2009 at 12:10am by waffles2009
Ahh sorry that was supposed to be to 406. Anyway, FHL. Candy hater.
#419 - On 11/30/2009 at 4:20pm by coolbeans14741
you know what i got for my first anniversary? NOTHING. you know why? i told him not to GET me anything. why? because i'm not a selfish idiot! i think the twizzlers are cute =) and fyi, it's a one-year. if you love him so much you shouldn't need anything more than thoughtful candy.
Oh, and i suppose you got him some AMAZING present?
#420 - On 12/01/2009 at 7:27pm by eternallyme
According to post #330, she got him a $400 DVD player.
And apparently expected something of equal monetary value.
What a selfish cunt. It's called a gift for a reason: you give without any expectation of receiving something in return.
#421 - On 12/03/2009 at 2:12pm by myfriend_youfail
You should be thankful he even remembered! I was in a relationship for 7 years, none of which my boyfriend remembered our anniversary let alone bought me anything.
Come to think of it FML...
#422 - On 12/03/2009 at 10:04pm by headlessbubble
I don't think she's gonna come back to our collective hatred of her on here and explain why she's upset :P
