Today, I received three big boxes from my mother in law, containing expensive cookware. I was puzzled, because I know that she hates me. Turns out she mailed them to us by mistake. Not only did she not get us anything, but I now have to pay to ship the boxes to her neighbor. FML
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Today, I overheard my mother telling a friend she got me oven mitts for Christmas. I got her two cruise tickets. I hate to cook. Which she knows. FML
Today, I checked my mom's email to track a package I'm waiting to receive. Instead, I found out my mom canceled the order, and that my parents are getting a divorce and have been fighting via email for weeks. FML
Today, I got a package in the mail from my girlfriend. I was really excited until I realized that it was just a box full things that I gave to her. FML
Today, I thought my mother was coming into my room to give me lunch. She gave me cleaning supplies instead. FML
Today, after spending $120 to have a bouquet of flowers delivered to my mom, she called to complain that I had forgotten about her for Mother's day, but also praise my sister for apparently receiving my flowers I sent at the door and passing them off as hers. FML
Today, my mom blocked me on everything, kicked me out of her house, and declared that I'm "dead to her." Why? She ordered a package, but it never came. I’m still trying to process how that could possibly be my fault. FML
Today, my friend received a package I sent her by mail. The package was already ripped open on arrival, two out of the three blouses I sent her were missing and a limited edition glass cup I sent her with the apparel was smashed. FML
Today, I received a box in the mail from my mom which I assumed was a care package. It was a scale to encourage me to lose weight. FML
Today, I got a package containing a present from my grandma. It was a pack of cookies someone gave her for her birthday, and which no one in the family wanted to take home when she offered, because we all found the cookies disgusting. FML
Today, my 81-year-old mother threw out the packaging for a 3-day-old $1,700 monitor I was going to return due to a defect. I live in my own home, but she randomly visits to "clean up" without asking me. Now I'm stuck with an expensive, defective monitor. FML
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skye_tbfh 18
I say act like you never received anything in the first place (; "what ever do you mean pots and pans? we got nothing"
RickySleeves 20
Why would she mail them to her neighbour? Seems weird that she couldn't just have brought them next door herself...
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skye_tbfh 18
I say act like you never received anything in the first place (; "what ever do you mean pots and pans? we got nothing"
crudeandrudeguy 29
Nonsense, The only practical thing to do here is to hold them hostage for 50% face value. "Oh, you want me to ship them for you huh? What a coincidence, because I happen to want $200!!!"
poisonedpeanuts 22
That's ******* brilliant!
zeffra13 31
It's probably a bit late to pretend OP doesn't know about it as she already spoke to MIL. But yes, OP shouldn't have to pay for shipping.
co824 9
here's a good question....why is she shipping them to her NEIGHBOR in the first place. lol
younging111 12
Dont send them back.. if you were a savage
Pokefinch27 17
Keep it and say screw you
idefka 34
I'm sorry OP, hopefully it didn't cost too much. atleast she didn't send you an envelope full of glitter.
Bandicoot88 16
Why would anyone ever send that?
Welshite 39
Because people deserve to be fabulous. Especially those we hate.
countryb_cth 38
Because glitter is the herpes of the craft world and it's always fun to watch people we don't like suffer.
laurenswims13 24
#7 people do send it, my aunt will do it on purpose so whenever we open a card glitter flies everywhere without warning so now we open her cards over a trash can.
okaydisarray 17
That's an idea for OP. Merry Christmas, MIL!
HoboMeth 33
Cook with them, put them in the box unwashed, wait for when the neighbors get the gift >:D
katelng09 16
I don't think she should do that. Only because it would be rude to the neighbor and she doesn't know them.
itsthewayitis 10
great idea
gamingonsity 8
but the neighbors would think that the mother in law is the one that sent them dirty.
poisonedpeanuts 22
That's kinda the point. You make the neighbor hate the mother to make a point.
biopilot17 9
I'm not shipping them back if you hate me you can come get them sorry
RickySleeves 20
Why would she mail them to her neighbour? Seems weird that she couldn't just have brought them next door herself...
momo3p 22
Maybe it was just a big **** you
Zebediabolical 43
The only thing I can figure is they were purchased online and direct (mis)shipped to OP. edit- Or like #42 said, a big **** you for Festivus.
MonstreBelle 29
43- OP should just hold onto them. Their mother-in-law has to come to Festivus dinner and tell OP all the ways they have disappointed her over the past year anyway
Zebediabolical 43
YOU DON'T GET THE POTS BACK UNTIL YOU PIN ME!~
skippydoda 32
Many stores offer free shipping if you spend so much money.
pl0xs3rver 45
OP COME BACK HERE AND FIGHT YOUR FATH---sorry, MOTHER IN LAW!
TechnoStew 21
Probably couldn't cause she was a fat whale.
MiaTheMartian 21
just don't lol she already hates you
chisty87 16
I'd really want to know "why" you have to pay for the shipping you weren't the one who mailed to the wrong person? If that old bat wants the stuff back have her come pick it up and mail it again to the right person don't let that old hag bully you...
pandor_fml 24
Yeah I mean really, what's she gonna do, hate you more? I'd file it under 'not your problem'.
pandaxpress 19
I know for me, I'd return to sender and wait for her jerk of a mother in law to see she received a refund to figure it out. Generally they don't charge for it to go back to where it came from.
armyant98 15
I feel like this was on purpose. Mailing to your neighbor just seems unnecessary.
RabbitOfAurora 28
THANK YOU! This should have been in the first comment! Makes me think the MIL is doing some dodgy stuff here.
pokemyeyes 23
Three boxes as well
kbecks87 16
They were probably ordered online as a gift for the neighbors and intended to be shipped directly to them.