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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Comments (126)
Sathane 21
Says who? She shipped to the wrong place, she can pay to send them to the right place.
NozomiTojo 21
i read cookware as cockware
corky1992 33
It was her mistake. I'd make her pay for it.
hannahkonda 14
I mean.. I could see if she mixed up two boxes, but if she didn't plan on getting you anything at all how did she accidently write out your entire name and address on the box? Sounds to me like she's just trying to be malicious.
cocainewhore 30
Probably bought online and MIL tried to get them delivered to their neighbour, instead sending them to the OP.
princess51423 15
You really don't have to send them anywhere. It was her mistake and if she wants to fix it she can do it herself.
co824 9
no way in hell I'd be paying to send anything anywhere
SaritaKinKin 17
Mail them to her, but like someone else suggested, use them without washing them after. Maybe stick some nursing home brochures in there just for good measure.
itsthewayitis 10
I'd say they were mailed but keep then. she can't prove it. you loved them so much you bought some for yourself
Witchylady 17
No you don't. You don't have to pay for any shipping. If she wants them re-directed she can put the money in your bank account. Otherwise no deal. Anyway. I think she did it on purpose. Was them all addressed to you? If so she wanted you to know that you weren't getting anything. Plus if it is addressed to you then legally the gift is yours. Enjoy.
Sparklypink714 9
lies she told, don't send it back to her