Today, I was at a friend's birthday party when I got a call from my mom telling me to come home because my dog died. When I told my friend that I had to leave because of the loss, she replied with, "Okay, but you brought my gift inside, right?" FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I can’t make it to my friend’s birthday party because my dog died this morning. I called my friend to inform her and she screamed at me because a "dumb animal" is more important than her best friend. Oh, and she asked me if that also means she won’t be getting a present. FML
Today, I woke up to a note from my parents saying we needed to talk. Assuming it was about the weed I'd left on my dresser, I quickly confessed. Turns out my dog died. FML
Today, I was speaking to an old friend and I asked her how her mother was. She replied, "She passed away, you came to her funeral last month." FML
Today, I returned home from college for the first time in a month. I went to my bedroom and found a nice gift bag on my dresser. Thinking it was a Valentine's gift, I opened it. My dog's ashes were in a tin inside. This is how I found out my dog died since I was away. FML
Today, after leaving my mom's house, I got 4 text messages from her about how I was a terrible person for not saying goodbye to my sister when I left. The "sister" she was referring to is the family dog. FML
Today, I was hanging out with my friends and my sister, we were all wasted and I was making jokes. My sister then gets a phone call, I leave the room to get a drink and I hear everyone go a bit silent I come back in and all of the sudden everyone looks at me. My friend says, "Um… I'm so sorry, your mom passed." FML
Today, I went to console my cousin because I'd heard that her dog had passed away. As I opened the door, the first thing I saw was her extremely old and feeble (but still very much alive) dog. Turns out my friend was talking about HIS cousin, and I simply misheard. Trying to explain that to her was mighty awkward. FML
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
Today, my girlfriend whom I'm crazy about broke up with me out of the blue. After pleading with her unsuccessfully, I called my mom for comfort and advice. She informed me that my dog had died. FML
Today, my mother and grandmother informed me that my sixteen-year-old dog died. I was standing in Wal-Mart at the time. They then yelled at me because crying in public is "inappropriate." FML
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iwanttogotoparis 26
Maybe she didn't hear you right? If not then maybe you shouldn't be around such negative people, sorry for you loss
Ajwc95 23
A real friend would comfort you and not be so selfish. Sorry for your loss OP.
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Comments (64)
JohnTheDonJuan 11
Well look on the bright side, she was trying to save you from making two trips....
ekim300 26
When my friends and I have birthday parties we don't even gift things to each other because we realize that the only thing that matters is spending a good time together. What she did was really selfish and childish. I'm sorry for your loss OP, if that had been me in your shoes I would have taken the gift with me, since my dog is an important part of my life. Be strong.
lux_final_spark 18
******* inconsiderate bitch.
atrumX 16
*breaks into song* "How can you be so heartless!?"
anonymous100000 17
you should take her gift and leave
Kittyphysics 21
nope. i left it at the store "returns"
gregjohnson298 8
nice thoughtful friend
HeyImAmy 20
I hope you took your gift and left. She doesn't deserve it if she cares about the gift more than you.
Kramer1998 20
Dude sorry for your lose, but that would be sort of expected since it would be awkward if you didn't leave the gift, cause then he might think you didn't get him one, making you look like a dick.
Algorithm 24
If you expect your friend's reaction to be "What about the stuff you were supposed to buy me?" upon hearing that your beloved companion died, you need new friends.
alexandrarae 13
Completely ignoring the fact that your friend is materialistic and a little cold hearted, here's where I stand: I get that your dog died and it's really sad, blah, blah, blah, I don't understand why your mom would call you. Its not like there is anything you can do, the dog's dead. A good parent, I think, would let their kid enjoy the party and tell them when they got home. It doesn't change how dead the dog is by sharing the news earlier.
natashamilan 13
The death was very unexpected, and I think my mom was just kind of freaking out in the moment not knowing what to do. I see where you're coming from though!
NaturalBornChaos 9
@42 - Personally, I hold my dogs very dear to my heart, if I lost one of them while I wasn't home and my mum didn't tell me because she wanted to "let their kid enjoy the party" I would be very upset. For many people, their dogs are their best friends, nothing beats unconditional love. To me, that's like having my best (human) friend dying, and nobody telling me because they wanted me to enjoy myself. Even though the dog has passed, it doesn't change anything, we grieve for our lost friend, not stay out and party. This person's mother is not a bad parent because she didn't want her kid to come home to dead dog, I would much rather get a phone call letting me know what happened, than to come home after staying out all night, and my family tell me "Hope you had fun tonight! -By the way, your dog died. I didn't tell you because I wanted you to continue having a good night, and you know, be a bad mum for not letting you enjoy yourself.."