Love, Birthday, Family and Vacation: Thanks, I hate it!

Thanks, I hate it!

By Anonymous - 30/06/2021 21:59

Today, for my husband's birthday next weekend, I booked a holiday which he was happy about… until I told him it was a surprise family holiday so I'd invited his kids and their families. Now he doesn’t want to go and has made up a fake work emergency. He’s a bus driver. FML

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Kinda sus

By Unwanted - 21/10/2023 22:00

Today, it's my birthday. My husband said he had to work today and “rain checked” my birthday celebration for “god knows when, because I’m so busy. I’ll let you know.” A couple of months ago it was his female work bestie’s birthday and he got her a cake, balloon, flowers, and requested time off to take her out for lunch. FML

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Having fun?

By Anonymous - 21/05/2022 02:00

Today, on my birthday night, my husband decided to book a trip for himself to go on a solo trip, leaving me with the kids. Instead of hanging out with us and celebrating, he's yelling at our son to leave him alone so he can finish booking the airfare and car rental. Great birthday. FML

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Slippery

By Anonymous - 03/08/2022 04:00

Today, my husband is so desperate to not spend time with my parents that on my dad's birthday he claimed he forgot and booked a trip to the dentist, and now for their anniversary he's pulled the same trick again and booked this year's prostate exam. FML

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Sneaky

By Loser - 08/12/2021 10:58

Today, I found out why my husband faked being sick on Thanksgiving. He was invited to Thanksgiving dinner by to the coworker he’s seeing. She was planning to introduce him to her family. He never told her he was married, so knowing I would tag along if he came, he faked having a “fever” so he couldn’t go out. FML

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I'm an empath

By Anonymous - 20/09/2024 21:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my boss tried to cancel my leave because he’s “taking a mental health break next week and really needs me in the office.” I’m getting married next week and going on a two-week, non-refundable honeymoon, but he needs a mental health break. I had to get HR involved. Snowflake lazy prick. FML

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Have fun!

By Anonymous - 23/06/2024 06:00 - Australia - Perth

Today, I worked from home and, by coincidence, it was the day that my partner was going away for the weekend with some friends. When one of them picked her up, I noticed that the other friend's husband was going on the trip. So other husbands are invited… but not me. FML

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The cat's out of the bag

By Anonymous - 02/04/2023 12:00 - Australia - Taren Point

Today, my partner's mother and I had been planning a little surprise get-together for his birthday. A surprise weeks in the making was ruined by my dad asking, "Aren't you supposed to be going to (his parent's town name) this afternoon?" in front of him. Thanks dad. FML

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Give me a break

By No love here - 08/08/2024 15:00 - United States - Anaheim

Today, my husband called me selfish and ungrateful then canceled the cruise he’d booked as a surprise. I only asked if we could get a sitter for the kids. I’m a stay at home mom who homeschools and co-sleeps. We never get a single minute alone, so excuse me for wanting some adult time. FML

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By horribleday - 20/06/2017 09:00 - United States - Ozark

Today, my husband stood me up for his birthday dinner, that I'd made, in our house. FML

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Insecure dudes everywhere

By sadcation - 13/08/2023 16:00

Today, my boyfriend gave me an ultimatum: either cancel my amazing work trip or stay with him. I chose the trip and he assured me he’d be gone by the time I got back. His issue? My boss thought it’d be cheaper to get an AirBnB instead of getting us all hotel rooms, and that men are also going. FML

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BurnInDemonFire 34

Wednesday 30 June 2021 23:15

So turn it into a romantic trip for just the two of you, and he can spend time with the rest of his family when you get back. Sounds like that's what he was hoping for.

slkeithh 14

Wednesday 30 June 2021 22:48

YDI. Don't do that. 😂

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slkeithh 14

Wednesday 30 June 2021 22:48

YDI. Don't do that. 😂

BurnInDemonFire 34

Wednesday 30 June 2021 23:15

So turn it into a romantic trip for just the two of you, and he can spend time with the rest of his family when you get back. Sounds like that's what he was hoping for.

Nhayaa2.0 17

Thursday 1 July 2021 6:53

He wanted some romantic time alone and you turned it into a surprise family trip... Communication, guys. Communication is key.

Hangryko 31

Thursday 1 July 2021 7:05

YDI for not talking about it with him first.

2deployments1divorce 11

Thursday 1 July 2021 16:11

He doesn't want to be the equipment and personnel manager for a family trip on his birthday.

phybreawptic 13

Friday 2 July 2021 13:00

Book the birthday trip he wants, not the birthday trip you want.

Laura Freja 3

Saturday 3 July 2021 10:45

Ydi seriously why eould he want his vacation dealing with his kids and thier families and no doubt winding up as baby sitter, that's not a holiday atleast at work he gets his breaks to himself and his birthday will be about him and not the entire family.