Money, Birthday and Gratitude: Grateful

Grateful

By Anonymous - 29/03/2021 07:59

Today, it was sister’s birthday. I decided to give her money instead of a present, because I couldn’t come up with a gift idea. When she opened the envelope and took the $100 out, she looked at me and asked me if this was the best I could’ve done. FML

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You deserved it 201

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By junior07 - 31/05/2017 22:00

Today, I gave my niece a $100 bill instead of a $10 so she could buy ice cream. When I realized my mistake, she never returned it but thanked me and gave me a big hug. Now I don't have money for gas or food all week. FML

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By nsb124 - 28/01/2015 08:07 - United States

Today, it was my brother's birthday. I was short on money but got him a present anyway. After opening it, he looked at it and said, "I didn't really want this." FML

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It's the thought that counts

By ohhotdamn - 19/04/2009 04:27 - United States

Today, for my mom's 50th birthday, all she wanted was a certain gold bracelet. It was too much money for me to buy, so I bought the same one in silver. Right before I gave it to her, my older sister gave her the gold bracelet, which made her cry. When I gave her my present, she just said, "Oh." FML

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Cash machine

By Loser Ninong - 24/07/2024 20:00 - Philippines - Makati City

Today, my sister attempted to get me to fund her daughter, my godchild's, birthday party. I told her I would give her 200 (which isn't much). Our mom "intervened" by cussing me out for being a cheap ass piece of shit. I was about to give her $200, which is A LOT in our currency when exchanged. FML

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You deserved it 109

By manhood fading away - 25/12/2016 20:24 - United Kingdom - Heckmondwike

Today, because it was our first Christmas as a couple, I was careful to get my girlfriend what I considered to be a very thoughtful gift. She opened it, took one look at it, made a face like I'd just kicked a puppy, and told me that in future it would be better if I just gave her money so she could buy her own presents. FML

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You deserved it 772

No no no!

By paperbagforever - 01/11/2023 20:00

Today, the girl I have feelings for gave me a really thoughtful handmade gift. She apologized for not buying something. I meant to tell her it’s worth more than anything, or priceless, but my mouth instead said, “It’s worthless." FML

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You deserved it 188

By Flandre - 23/12/2018 11:55

Today, I gave over $100 to my online friend in presents for Christmas, only to find out he can't use any because of his strict parents. FML

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You deserved it 501

By Nickolas Neffster - 05/10/2011 00:14 - United States

Today, I bought my girlfriend a very expensive necklace. I gave it to her thinking she'd be extremely happy. Instead she was mad at me because my gift for our anniversary was better than hers. FML

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By andrie09 - 07/07/2009 22:18 - United States

Today, my mom told me I was a bad daughter because I didn't get anything for my parents' anniversary. I just sent my brother a check for $400 for my share of their gift. FML

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You deserved it 3 090

By bad son - 14/06/2012 17:42 - United States - Baldwin Park

Today, it's my mother's birthday. She received the ultimate gift from my brother, who told her he had just been accepted into medical school. I bought her scratch-offs. She won a dollar. FML

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You deserved it 29 670

xxlk4xx 6

Monday 29 March 2021 14:30

I mean I she doesn't want the hundred dollars she can give it to me 🤣 I quite enjoy getting money for gifts because then I get to go pick something out for myself and wander around a store for a bit!

peterblackmer91 12

Monday 29 March 2021 22:25

I would have snatched the $100 right out of her hand and said never mind. What an ungrateful bitch. I'd be thrilled if someone gave me $100.

Comments

DrSamba1 8

Monday 29 March 2021 9:13

I can relate. I'm terrible at giving gifts, and people love to turn it into a guilt trip. That's one reason I no longer do xmas.

xxlk4xx 6

Monday 29 March 2021 14:30

bleachedraven 14

Monday 29 March 2021 21:56

exactly!

bleachedraven 14

Monday 29 March 2021 22:01

Man, these are rough times, most people (including me) would have been grateful for the money!

rainbowdonnareed 18

Monday 29 March 2021 22:10

Did you take it back

peterblackmer91 12

Monday 29 March 2021 22:25

I would have snatched the $100 right out of her hand and said never mind. What an ungrateful bitch. I'd be thrilled if someone gave me $100.

mando 10

Tuesday 30 March 2021 5:18

Worthless and ungrateful. Seriously, the $100 makes a huge difference to someone struggling...or even to anyone who appreciates that you thought of them.