Today, I got an email from my cousin to "save the date" for her baby shower. It's on my 21st birthday. This is the same cousin who got engaged on my 18th. 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 realized my cousin is an asshole. A cousin that I was close to who got engaged. I was excited to be part of her wedding day, since she was a big part of mine. Months later, on Instagram, she was sharing reels from her bachelorette party. When I asked her why she didn't invite me, she said she forgot. FML
Today, and every other birthday I've had, I shared with my cousin whose birthday is 4 days apart from mine. It would be totally fine if I had an opinion on the theme, invitees, and location. Only my cousin gets that privilege apparently. Oh and my presents, if she likes them enough. FML
Today, my sister decided to have her baby shower on my birthday. I recently had a miscarriage and she knows this. FML
Today, I met my cousin for the first time in years. She's 19, but she's already engaged to a guy EIGHT YEARS OLDER than her, and they're planning to get married this spring. She said she's excited to have kids soon. She's throwing away her youth to be a fucking Handmaid. This poor girl. FML
Today, I was at my sixteenth birthday party. My guests consisted of my grandma who I live with, and my 2-year-old cousin she was babysitting. FML
Today, I got a mass message on WhatsApp from my extended family about my cousin’s engagement. Trying to be funny, I replied, “Wow, can’t wait to see how long this one lasts.” I thought I was sending it to my brother. Only my brother. I sent it to the whole family group. Including my cousin. And her fiancé. FML
Today, my cousin invited me to an event that'll be happening on Saturday night. The first thing I did after she texted me was ask my mom if I could go. I'm 20. FML
Today, I announced my first pregnancy to my family. Not to be outdone, my sister immediately announced that she "might" be getting pregnant soon. My family ended up congratulating her instead, and asked me if I would plan the baby shower. FML
Today, I found out my 17 year-old cousin is getting married. My hyper religious family swears my concerns are just “masking” my jealousy. Yeah sorry for thinking such a young person, who is still a child, should have her own life before making such a huge decision. FML
Today, my mother beamingly asked for my opinion on her wedding dress. She is engaged to her cousin. Conveniently, they already have the same last name. FML
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Raleigh_bruh 7
Question is, do you plan on going?
the8888 0
punch her in the gut!!... wait... yeah punch her in the gut!!! XD
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Lisa89 3
Op, sure it annoys you (It probs would annoy me). but damn, just celebrate your birthday the next day or weekend; or don't go to her shower if you care so much. I'm pretty sure she can't help the day she gets engaged and I doubt baby shower was a malicious attack on you. My birthday has always been on the first/second day of starting school or university for the academic year so I've always just celebrated another more convienient day. So, basically get over it, plenty of people can't celebrate their birthday on the exact day but they just do the sensible thing of realizing that day isn't all about them and celebate some other time.
praj23 0
can any one help me out with the business logic of FML and how does it work?
CaptCesar 0
Just don't go and spend your b-day with your friends. :P
bluefairy_fml 24
OP, I don't understand why you found this so annoying. Why do you make such a fuss about it? It's no biggie. You celebrate your birthday every year, but a baby shower and an engagement party are unique events that only happen once (or a few times...) in a lifetime. It's not your cousin's fault they happened on your birthday. You should actually be happy that you get to attend two different parties the same week (I suppose you'll celebrate your birthday a few days earlier/later). And if you're upset that you don't get to be the center of attention at the party that takes place on your birthday, no offense, but you are way too self-centered. Life is not just about yourself.
Starfire99 0
So you have something amazing to celebrate along with your birthday ... and this ***** your life because ...?
FreeRunn3r 12
well in the US your can't drink till 21. How is the DUI rate over their then? I'd imagine it would be a lot higher at a young age to be able to drink.
mjolene 0
94, I think your retarded or something, your comments make no sense, and there's just simply the fact that you are dumber than hell. Really? **** her husband over something this small.
deng314 0
Doesn't sound like too big of a deal, baby showers are typically in the day time. Go to the babyshower, but send out invites for a 21st birthday out in a night club. To make things even better, everyone will be out partying and drinking with you, and her pregnant self will have to stay home! lol
bookbee 2
Just. Don't. Go.
persephone13 0
YDI for thinking your cousin should plan her life around when your birthday falls. Stop being so self-centered.