Today, as I was waiting in line to give my mom her birthday present, my dad gave her the exact same gift I'd also bought for her. FML
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Today, I received a birthday present from a friend. It was the very same gift I gave to her for Christmas. FML
Today, for my mom's birthday, I couldn't figure out what to get her, so I just took some of her jewelry, wrapped it up, and re-gifted it. She recognized it instantly. FML
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
Today, I bought my mom a gift certificate for a spa treatment for two so we could spend some quality time together. She took my sister. FML
Today, it's my birthday. The present I received from my best friend was the exact same necklace which I gave to her for her birthday two months ago. It had been unwrapped and re-wrapped in the same paper. FML
Today, my mom lit a candle in our living room, telling the family how much she loved it. She then went on the tell us that my dad got it for her and it must have been some cheap candle. I bought the candle as a gift for her on her birthday. FML
Today, my dad found the Father's Day present that I spent at least ten hours preparing and decorating. I'd expected him to be extremely happy about this lovely gift. His only reaction was to ask if he could exchange it for something else. FML
Today, my extended family came over for Christmas. I forgot to get a present for my extremely sensitive aunt. I took a gift from my re-gift pile and wrapped it quickly. Little did I remember that it was the same gift she gave me last year. She noticed. FML
Today, I went to my son's friend's birthday party and felt really proud of giving a great gift. It just so happened that I regifted the same gift that his friend's mother gave to my son the month before, because I forgot to check the name on the bag. It looked like she was about to faint. FML
Today, it was my birthday. The only person who remembered was my dad who got me a phone charger for my car, which I didn't even need because he got me the same exact thing last year. FML
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Top comments
rachelottavia 16
Hopefully she appreciates the thought behind the gift! :)
kozzard 17
If it's something that can run out, then it's fine. If it's something that is static, then it becomes slightly redundant. So yes it does matter
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Comments (83)
foxwasalamb 24
show her you actually got something, n say youre going to return it n get her something else. like soft fluffy towels
breakinlegs 19
You and your dad don't talk? I always talk to my dad and other family members about what we r going to get mom.
darbmutat 12
If it's something personally significant for your mom, I'm sure she'd be very happy to have a husband(?) and daughter that know and care about her interests. As long as it's not some novelty junk, I think this should be taken as a pleasant, sweet surprise.
Smoothiemuch 8
I think your mom would be happy seeing you and dad care about her likings. If your dad stole the idea...so I would say that sucks.
Ihavegas 22
age before beauty dad... oh snap you got that for mom too???? here you go mom incase you break one, you have a spare.
yeatesj 9
Time to check the dates on the receipts
Bliepje 22
Shows you and your dad know your mom well. Next time maybe discuss what you two should buy
bjg1009 3
If I'm ever getting a present for a parent I almost always ask the other what they are getting so the gift from me is different. Unfortunate coincidence but hey at least if your dad got her the same thing you know your gift idea was probably right on.
weveallbeenthere 30
now she can return one ( or both ) and get what she wants.
nikki61 7
Did you call the cops?