Today, for my 2 year anniversary, I bought my girlfriend a beautiful $400 necklace. She bought me a pink 5$ shirt of Elton John riding a piano through space. FML
I agree, your life sucks (22984) - you totally deserved it (3973)
On 10/20/2009 at 10:04am - misc - by lame (man) - United States (Washington)
ahahah Aww a candle in the wind :( It's O.K maybe tonight you'll get more then you think ;)
#27 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:51pm by liveBabylon
I guess you can ask the question, "Can you feel the love tonight?"
#82 - On 10/20/2009 at 5:56pm by RubixMonkey
does anyone know where I can find that shirt? I REALLY want it!
#124 - On 10/21/2009 at 10:12am by leiziueyes
yeah, i have a feeling that shirt is worth more than 5 bucks.
#141 - On 10/22/2009 at 3:22pm by amazingkate
HAHAHAHAHA
most thoughtful gf ever. revenge: strangulation by necklace
#2 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:06pm by awoodenhouse
get over it. so she didn't buy you something expensive, does that really mean you're life if fucked? i think not.
Exactly. I hate how people are so materialistic! Do you like the shirt? Was it thoughtful? Did it mean something? Does she have to spends $1000 for her to prove her love? I do see how it would be annoying to spend 400 and get 5 in return but hey, maybe she doesn't have the money. Oor she could repay you in other ways ;)
#46 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:23pm by Sun_Kissed18
my thoughts exactly. not everybody can afford a $400 necklace. i know i could barely afford a $5 dollar t-shirt. really, it is the thought that counts. she didn't have to buy anything for you!
What might be upsetting him is the lack of thought put into the gift. If this shirt is not something in keeping with his sense of humor or his tastes, well, that's pretty shitty. That it smacks of being picked up at a grocery store says "You weren't worth thinking about long enough to get something you'd enjoy." So from that angle, yeah, he's right to be pissed, especially since he spent time selecting a gift he thought she would like.
#109 - On 10/20/2009 at 10:08pm by pope_suburban
@109 no he spent some time looking for a price tag he thought she would like.
#118 - On 10/21/2009 at 2:58am by organisedchaos
Do you know that for a fact? Look, this FML has the potential to be a YDI, I'm not denying. But I also know that gifts with zero thought can be hurtful, because it says "You're not worth it." Price tags be damned, I'm talking about the thought here. Unfortunately I doubt the submitter is going to come back and arbitrate, so hey, the theory's out there, whatevs.
#119 - On 10/21/2009 at 3:34am by pope_suburban
"a beautiful $400 necklace" yes, im sure. clearly the price was an important factor in the decision, since they didnt even go into the shape, cut or even hell what stones were on it. if they went for something they thought looked good the fml would read like this "a beautiful diamond necklace" do we need to know the cost? does he assume we are stupid enough to not be able to see the difference between a diamond necklace and a tshirt? no. the point was clear.
#125 - On 10/21/2009 at 10:34am by organisedchaos
come on, that shirt is awesome! FHL for getting a necklace she'll never wear but feels too guilty to get rid of!
#5 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:11pm by somebodyshy
2 years and you have not proposed? obviously she is trying to tell you something with the pick elton john shirt. Survey says "Gay!"
#6 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:12pm by frankienajera
You're kidding me, right? Propose after 2 years? Who proposes after 2 years???
#14 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:26pm by arsenalfcboy
Actually psychological studies have found 2 years is generally the best amount of time to date before marriage. People together for longer or shorter tend to have less satisfying marriages. (generally being the key word, so don't tell me about your great uncle who dated his wife for 20 yrs and they're still together)
#130 - On 10/21/2009 at 4:44pm by mastapeace16
Oh god,OP,you want too much :/ Atleast she remembered and gave you something.
She might also be struggling with money.I might of clicked 'FYL' if she'd be a milionare.
#9 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:21pm by BurnDammit
The OP must be two years old. Only a person that young wouldn't appreciate the greatness of that shirt.
#35 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:06pm by BellaMuerte
I thought the same thing. I thought maybe it was a weird way to say birthday at first, but then realized there was a gift exchange. He may not be a two year old, but can definitely structure a sentence like one.
#40 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:20pm by wilshires1
"For MY two year anniversary"??? Isn't it "OUR" anniversary, meaning you and your girlfriend's? YOUR two year anniversary would be your second birthday or something.
Wow, how did this get approved. I'm sorry you got a totally awesome shirt for a decent price. She should of bought you spain instead.
So she gets you the best shirt in the world, and you get her stinkin' JEWELRY? :]
#17 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:34pm by Witchcraft
Your retarded... why do people say ydi for no real reason..
f-ing moron
#65 - On 10/20/2009 at 4:16pm by Starsmydog
So ? Just bcuz u got her an expensive gift dznt mean she has to get u one. It's the thought that counts.
nice work, dick. shoulda just taken her out to eat. as much as women complain about how retarded guys are with gifts, they are worse. YDI
#20 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:37pm by FrozenSoliid
I still remember the one where some dude gave his girlfriend a toilet paper roll as an anniversary gift. If we were to base real life on FML posts, guys give way worse gifts.
#23 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:41pm by englishmuffin
I would've liked a nice diner over a $400 necklace. You can't buy love! When a man tries to buy you over with expensive gifts, RUN the other way! They're just trying to manipulate you.
You want to be with the person who will ride the bus with you when your limo breaks down!
#68 - On 10/20/2009 at 4:41pm by newagegoddess
newage... "buy you over"? They've been together for two years, I'm pretty sure he's not just trying to buy her over, just get her something nice
#74 - On 10/20/2009 at 5:13pm by TakeItEasyPeople
LOL.... i believe he said taken her out to eat, as in taken her out soewhere for dinner
....... but i like how you think ;)
"They're just trying to manipulate you"... yeah this is an FML of it's own, you've gone out with some dickheads, some guys actually give their girlfriends expensive stuff because they care about them :-D.
I think FYL for not appreciating the awesomness of a shirt with Elton effing John riding a piano through space. Because it was $5 does not make it worth less than a necklace. Also, get used to it buddy, women are somehow excused from equal value gifting. Plus, she probably had to search high and low for a find like that.
yeah.. It's pretty inconsiderate to say that your girlfriend sucks for this. I bet she DID have to look everywhere for that! be grateful that she probably wasted hours of her time looking for that shirt for you. :P YDI for being a douche.
Are we? Well, I guess I forgot that when I was getting my SO a new computer.
#147 - On 10/27/2009 at 10:36am by BeetleBlack
You should send that shirt to me, since you seemingly don't like it. I'd kill to have that shirt.
#22 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:40pm by BigMcLargehuge
this is why I never celebrate anniversaries. I actually always forget my wedding anniversary.
#24 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:41pm by patticake1601
I don't know what's worse for you: that your girlfriend is a cheapskate, or that she thinks you are gay.
Are you sure she knows she is your girlfriend and is not just acting out Will & Grace in real life?
You get her undying love, which is worth more than any money :-]
(lololol that guy has a cheapo girlfriend titter titter!)
#41 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:20pm by iGreen_Day
And your life is fucked why? Its quality of gift not money spent, reconsider what you think money is worth.
You're supposed to buy something nice for her because you like her, not because you expect something better in return.
YDI for being an ungrateful jerk.
#30 - On 10/20/2009 at 2:57pm by LolSarcasm
The shirt is her way of telling you she is ready to do anal.
#34 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:05pm by I_am_stupid_also
Hahaha @ #34
Anyhow, that sounds like an awesome shirt, so why are you complaining? And, the shirt tops your gift.
#36 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:11pm by tothelimit
that's rad. she is my dream girl, your just a douch that spends too much money on presents
#37 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:11pm by Fuckimlazy
how do you people even know if he likes elton john? if he doesn't that would be a really sucky gift. it probably doesn't even have anything to do with money.
but if you do like elton john, op, then you should appreciate the gift. i would love that shirt.
money doesn't matter if the gift is at least thoughtful.
#38 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:11pm by mileycyruslvrrrr
That sounds like an awesome shirt, but I can understand why you wouldn't like it lol
I bet she felt like a bitch then, though right? I hope she did.
... 2 years is a little soon for a 400$ necklace if you ask me, unless you rarely give her gifts.
#39 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:13pm by DameGreyWulf
maybe its cuz you say things like MY anniversary instead of OUR
#42 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:21pm by 1goodthing
That shirt sounds awesome! Way better than the jewlery. Now I want to know where I can get one.
#44 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:23pm by ruby_slippers
Okay, so you presumably aren't married yet (since you called her your gf), you decided to buy her this really expensive necklace without dropping a single hint, and you expected something equally impressive in return without indicating that you thought it was time for high-end gifts. Good work, dude. She probably felt awful and now feels even worse. Well, at least you got her expensive jewelry...
It's the thought that counts loser. Maybe she couldn't afford to get you something worth $400. What an asshole. You're lucky you can even find someone with an attitude like that. Think of the current economic climate! Be greatful you got anything you greedy jerk.
#50 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:27pm by JessiBoBessie
I want that shirt! Where can I find it?
Please message me if you know!
#53 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:32pm by untitledfolder
Expensive gifts do not mean better gifts.. YDI for thinking that way..
#55 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:38pm by WonderBlunder
To the people saying "it's the thought that counts" or "just because its a $5 t-shirt doesn't mean it's worth less than a $400 necklace" the thought/ worth of the gift only counts if she bought the gift because she thought HE would like it. I think the point here is that he probably isn't a fan of Elton John, or the color pink... therefore making the present not that great of a gift. Should he be glad he got anything? Sure! Could he be saying FML because after 2 years his girlfriend doesn't know how to buy him gifts that he would actually appreciate/enjoy. Yes.
YDI for being a selfish ass. Maybe that $5 shirt has more meaning then that $400 necklace ever could.
#58 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:50pm by TheTruth1428
If it did, would he really be on FML complaining about it?
I think his point is that he doesn't care for Elton John or the color pink, therefore how much though could the girlfriend really have put into the gift?
dude how could you pass up a PINK ELTON JOHN SHIRT. lool ;]
#60 - On 10/20/2009 at 3:54pm by iwaspeedon
Dude, that sounds like a pretty awesome deal to me. I'll take the shirt if you don't want it ;D
#61 - On 10/20/2009 at 4:00pm by gayiskoolwithme
Lol, i can recognize myself in that story. I once had a girlfriend like that. I dumped her on New Years Eve, that learned her a lesson. :-)
Oi, why are you bitching? She probably didn't expect anything extravagant. She probably thought she was getting something from the dollar store down the street, too.
Ah finally the male equivalent of all those whiny girls that post FMLs about going all out for their boyfriend and being mad that they didnt get something of equal monetary value back.
OP suck it up...a $400 necklace is nice but a bit over the top...perhaps your girlfriend doesnt have the finances to afford such a gift in return. Frankly the shirt she got you sounds pretty sweet and like others have mentioned, its the thought that counts...maybe she thought you had a sense of humor.
That is the best fucking gift ever.... only to be trumped by a Keyboard Cat shirt.
#81 - On 10/20/2009 at 5:54pm by ZannaBanana
I hate when people put the dollar sign AFTER the number. Morons.
#84 - On 10/20/2009 at 6:02pm by splitsides
On your 1 year anniversary you should have learned what amount to spend the next year... did you expect her to spend $400 on you? Why or why not?
A gift is a gift no matter how much it did cost.
Don't fret over that t-shirt.
It's the thought that counts.
I don't know why you are complaining, chicks dig a guy with the balls to put on a pink shirt. Felaccio City is where that shirt is gonna take you. Price tag: $5 Overall Worth: Priceless
#95 - On 10/20/2009 at 7:43pm by McBadAss
So you only bought her an expensive present anticipating that she would do the same? Dick.
#96 - On 10/20/2009 at 7:50pm by AndreaHatesYou1
after only two years?? And it sounds like you only did it expecting something in return. Yeah that's love...not.
#97 - On 10/20/2009 at 8:00pm by Littlerunner
Yea seriously, fyl. Fyl for not understanding how epic that shirt is! Where did she get it because that sounds fucking amazing! I would have no use for a $400 necklace, except maybe selling it, but I would wear that shirt ALL THE TIME!
#98 - On 10/20/2009 at 8:29pm by lovehelena
Yeah way to be selfish......Dont buy something expensive just because you think she'll get you something expensive in return. You sound like a dick to me. Get over yourself
Does anyone know for a fact this is a $5 shirt? I can't actually find a shirt by this description, so this may not be the cheap gift he and others are thinking...
#100 - On 10/20/2009 at 8:45pm by o0ginger0o
excuze me, elton john is my most favorite artist in the whole entire world. dont hate
#101 - On 10/20/2009 at 9:07pm by mylyfsukswbu
wow. but you know, it's so easy for guys to get something really great for their girlfriend. it's harder for us to know what a guy wants. we obviously won't go out and buy a necklace for our boyfriend. what do we get, then? besides, if the OP is a huge elton john fan or something, then this would be a pretty cool present(=
but sorry that's all she got you after 2 years, OP. that is just a little insensitive...
#102 - On 10/20/2009 at 9:11pm by elliekinslurvsya
um, usualy its the guys that give the gifts to the girls! its so akward for a girl to get a guy somethin cuz they dont no wat 2 get. unless you told her and she was too cheap to get it.
Obviously she's subtly hinting at bringing another guy into bed.
Don't worry, bro, she'll be reciprocating the gift with a $100 strap-on by next week.
Perhaps she mistakenly thought you have the same kind of humor? I don't wear pink and don't like Elton John, but I'd find a gift like this incredibly hilarious (for the irony anyway) and would wear it just because.
#108 - On 10/20/2009 at 10:02pm by __no_one__
Yeah, so. You got the better gift, she owes you for about 2 months. And the real question you have to ask is, if it wasn't a matter of price would you like the gift? I've seen expensive necklaces, in girlfriend's opinions including, that look ugly as hell. You can't give monetary value to a gift, if you bought a cheap one, it wouldn't matter so much. I always over-gift to people, but definitely not as much as you did.
#114 - On 10/20/2009 at 11:52pm by tdawgheath
i agree with the comments about materialism, for the most part.
but here's my question:
where did she get that shirt??
i really, really, REALLY want one.
t-shirts are better than jewelry. fail for being unoriginal. ydi!
#123 - On 10/21/2009 at 9:34am by Superawesomestev
"a beautiful $400 necklace"
bet she didn't think so!
fyl for having a girlfriend who would want to spend money on a tshirt like that. haha!
#126 - On 10/21/2009 at 1:07pm by jeniilouise
I second the "space pianos ftw" sentiment of #1. Your girlfriend is awesome. That shirt sounds so fucking awesome. If you don't like her, give her to me. I'd treat her right. :3
Maybe you shouldn't have had such high expectations.
Did you really expect your girlfriend to know you were getting her a 400$ necklace?
At least she remembered and got you something.
Not everyone has hundreds of dollars to spend on gifts.
If this is your wedding anniversary, I kind of agree FYL, but if this is just you two dating, man, should've known better.
#133 - On 10/21/2009 at 7:02pm by containsnosoy
Well maybe because the guy is suppose to give the girl a nice gift. and guys are MUCH harder to shop for.
#135 - On 10/21/2009 at 9:41pm by waterlogged07
are you kidding? guys are very easy to shop for. Here's a quick list for you:
knives
powerful lasers (dealextreme.com)
guns (pellet, paintball, etc)
speakers
electronics (nintendo DS, mp3 player, games, gaming console, ebook reader)
guitar
weights
fireworks/explosives
camping gear
tools
any accessory for his vehicle
or if he's a bit of a geek, swords or action figures
basically if it can build, destroy, shoot, or flash and make noises, a guy will like it.
guys actually have to use their imagination to come up with something thoughtful if they don't want to spend a shitload of moneys
#139 - On 10/22/2009 at 2:09am by ConSeannery
Lasers, wtf??? Dr. Evil, is that you. "Sharks with LAZERS on their heads!" :-D. But guys are extremely easy to shop for, women on the other hand... not so much. We don't know what kinda jewelry you like, you may not like the smell of perfume we give you, clothing may not be "your style". Lol guys are easy, just get him something you know he likes (video games or sporting gear or whatever he's into).
I'll bet you're a woman, and I KNOW you're a goldminer. You're transparent though, so you won't be able to take advantage of smart people though (a.k.a. the ones with the money).
#136 - On 10/22/2009 at 12:58am by DoctorDoomed
dude that sounds like a fucking sweet t-shirt. $400 necklace though? unless you're ballin (which i doubt you are if you wrote an fml about this), that was excessive.
#138 - On 10/22/2009 at 2:02am by ConSeannery
Quit bitching, if I had found a bangin' shirt like that, I would have kept it for myself and given the boyfriend nothing.
#142 - On 10/22/2009 at 10:15pm by monkeysricecold
Yeah, that shirt sounds pretty awesome.
Next gift-giving thing that's coming up, you should discuss what price range to shoot for beforehand. It helps cut down on this kind of thing.
your girlfriend sucks! wow same thing kinda happend to me but it was a birthday comparison and i spent a lot on my bf and he did the same for me on a bracelet, like a week later it broke and i asked him to fix it well we broke up and he never gave it back so he ends up with a bunch of stuff i gave him and i end up with the memory of a bracelet i had for a week. also the break up wasn't my idea. :( just make her feel like crap for her lame gift.
#146 - On 10/26/2009 at 6:25am by turtlegirl04
Damn the price tag if the necklace looked like crap would you buy it? no. Price doesn't measure the greatness of a gift! Plus that shirt fucking rocks
In her defense, was she aware that you were planning to spend that much money? It's not likely that you said anything about it.
Furthermore, if you think you need to buy her an expensive gift to prove you love her, and that her inexpensive gift means she's not as into you as you are into her, then maybe you should consider why you feel so insecure in the relationship.
In the future, when buying someone a present, do it without the expectation that they will get you one in return. The point of buying a present is to do something unselfish.
