Miscellaneous, Friends and Birthday: Bad friend

Bad friend

By Anonymous - 25/05/2025 15:00 - United States - Los Angeles

Today, after I put my friend's birthday in my phone wrong when we first met, I sent him a "Happy Birthday" on the wrong day, thinking it was the day after. I genuinely apologized and changed it. He then sent me an aggressive text about how I’m a bad friend, and won’t be coming to MY birthday party. I’ve apologized 12 times. FML

I agree, your life sucks 492

You deserved it 102

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Burned!

By nali1122 - 22/10/2019 12:00

Today, I received a text forward from a good friend inviting me to his birthday party. Jokingly, I texted back, "No. I hate you and I don't want to go to your lame party." He replied with an apology for the mix-up, because he'd accidentally sent me the invite. FML

I agree, your life sucks 602

You deserved it 2 786

Birthday Bitch

By Anon - 21/02/2017 16:00 - Canada - Calgary

Today, I received an angry phone call from a friend whose birthday party I missed last night. Yesterday, I gave birth to my son. She claims that I ruined her party and demands I still bring her a birthday gift. FML

I agree, your life sucks 9 131

You deserved it 601

Trapped

By Embarassed - 01/10/2025 22:00

Today, I wished my best friend a happy birthday with a long, heartfelt post on social media. Turns out her birthday is next week, she'd just set a trap by changing the date on her profile. I was so confident that I even added, “Finally remembered this year!” FML

I agree, your life sucks 177

You deserved it 349

Whoops

By Anonymous - 12/04/2016 02:38 - United States - Glen Ellyn

Today, an old friend of mine texted me, saying we should hang out. I thought it was really sweet and was excited to see her again, until she realized that she was texting the wrong person, and canceled our plans immediately. FML

I agree, your life sucks 20 619

You deserved it 1 345

Socialite

By Shelley05 - 29/07/2025 12:00 - United States - Santa Fe

Today, I showed up to my friend’s birthday party with a huge cake... on what turned out to be the wrong day. The actual party is tomorrow. Her family laughed and thought if was cute, but I just wanted the floor to open up and let me disappear. FML

I agree, your life sucks 359

You deserved it 144

By Anonymous - 27/02/2010 03:14 - United States

Today, it's my birthday. My best friend decided to have a birthday party for me at this new bar. She texted the wrong address to all of my friends. They showed up at a computer store. FML

I agree, your life sucks 26 910

You deserved it 2 791

Friends for life

By Esther - 25/04/2024 16:00 - United States

Today, my best friend’s girlfriend took his phone and blocked me on Facebook, all because I wrote him a heartfelt Happy Birthday message on his wall. I found out because he messaged me from another account explaining what happened. She refuses to understand that we’re strictly platonic friends. FML

I agree, your life sucks 540

You deserved it 174

By Anonymous - 01/01/2011 04:05 - United States

Today, I had a major falling out with my best friend. Angry, I sent a short text message to him explaining how I felt. I soon noticed I'd accidentally texted "I'm going to fucking kill you, asshole." to my boss instead. I'm still waiting on a reply. FML

I agree, your life sucks 10 598

You deserved it 40 446

Oh, by the way…

By PaulieD - 19/10/2023 22:00 - United States

Today, I received a "Happy Birthday" text from my ex. I thought maybe she missed me, but when I replied with a polite, "Thank you," they responded with "Sorry, wrong person. However, fuck you." Ouch. Happy birthday to me, indeed. FML

I agree, your life sucks 544

You deserved it 188

Have a good one!

By Anonymous - 27/10/2025 20:00

Today, I texted my friend “Happy Birthday!” with balloons and confetti emojis. She replied, “It’s next week, but thanks for being early.” I’ve been her friend for ten years. FML

I agree, your life sucks 122

You deserved it 326

bigredmonkeybutt 28

Monday 26 May 2025 0:37

You’re better off without a petty, dramatic ‘friend” like that.

GoogieWithers 23

Monday 26 May 2025 22:25

You are not the bad friend in this scenario.

Comments

bigredmonkeybutt 28

Monday 26 May 2025 0:37

You’re better off without a petty, dramatic ‘friend” like that.

Lost Reggie 21

Monday 26 May 2025 9:26

If it weren't for Facebook reminders, I would forget just about everyone's birthday.

TomeDr 24

Monday 26 May 2025 14:28

My daughter is like you. The only reason she remembers her OWN birthday is because I remind her!

d j mom 9

Monday 26 May 2025 12:14

that man is a toxic hot mess of a red flag. you really don't need a friend like that.

GoogieWithers 23

Monday 26 May 2025 22:25

You are not the bad friend in this scenario.

Wadlaen 23

Monday 26 May 2025 23:38

Of the two of you, he seems to be the worst friend...

DLBL 20

Tuesday 27 May 2025 2:21

What a baby he is. Adults don't need to make such a big goddamn deal out of every birthday. Or at least, not make everyone else make a big deal of it.