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
Collection
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
Feel like sharing it with the other FML users?
Thanks, your FML was submitted, and will appear in the moderation queue soon!
Top comments
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
Add a comment · Reply to
You must be logged in to be able to post comments!
Comments (297)
avoidthegirl 6
... so just send her a nice note back saying, "Thanks for the invite, but I've already got plans - it's my 21st birthday. But don't worry, I'll take a shot for you since you won't be able to drink for another few months :D" Or just show up wasted out of your mind and tell her she ruined your birthday. Twice. Plus, who the **** sends out a save-the-date for a damn baby shower? It's not like it's a goddamn wedding.
insertlifehere 0
DON'T GO! you only turn 21 ONCE she can get knocked up a ton of times! and you can be there for EVERY OTHER ONE. it's your TWENTY FIRST. have fun! go out with some girlfriends do something special! DRINK RESPONSIBLY! (and make sure to send her a reaaallly expensive gift with a card saying something cocky about being able to drink alcohol!)
myfriend_youfail 3
Yeah, thing is....it says OP is from England. They're allowed to drink at age 18 over there. So I fail to see why she's fussing about turning 21, unless there's some mysterious coming-of-age thing that happens at that age in Britain. She's been able to drink for 3 years. That being considered, it makes me think the OP is being a selfish little rag. Neither birthday celebrations nor baby showers last an entire 24 hours, it won't kill her to take just a few minutes to acknowledge the baby shower before going on her merry way.
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
Not necessarily. Maturity about drinking tends to be a cultural thing.
stewpididiot 11
BFD. you can be the one to buy all the booze for her party. it's not like her shower is going to last ALL day & nite. Here in Cali the bars are open til 2am. don't let her rent space in your head on your Bday. go have fun. be careful tho, so you can enjoy more Bdays.
disney_blonde 16
Get drunk at her baby shower. Problem solved.
TheIrishJaneDoe 9
Anyone consider that that was the most convenient time for most of her cousin's attendees, and maybe she didn't even set the date? The cousin could easily be including her in the invitations to be polite, without expecting her to actually come.
myfriend_youfail 3
Exactly. Hell, my cousin's wedding is the day after my father's birthday. But is my dad going to throw a shit fit because of it? Of course not. I'm sure my father would love to be doing something other than driving all the way out to Illinois on his birthday to be there for the wedding the next day. But he loves and respects his brother, so he's going to be there for his nephew's wedding. People these days are so immature. Insert eye-roll here.
myfriend_youfail 3
Also, add in the fact that the invitation was an email. Lots of people set up mailing lists that send an email automatically to each person on the list. My guess is that the cousin just picked all the family and close friends in her email address list and sent it off. Hell, I do it all the time and then later realize "oh, yeah, so-and-so was on that list and they're really far away/otherwise occupied and I already know they won't come. oops. oh well."
zombiekitten87 12
I know how you feel, my sister's wedding was right after my 16th birthday, which meant it was completely forgotten because there was her to worry about. your cousin is either a bitch or an idiot, take your pick, either way it's weird she's throwing her own baby shower, does she have no friends??
myfriend_youfail 3
Oh my gosh, because like, everyone should totally plan shit around you, right? The convenience of their own lives and schedules doesn't matter as long as you're the one in the spotlight. How dare a family member get married around your birthday! They should put everything on hold and kiss your right foot because you got a year older! Because let's face it, their happiness matters little when confronted with the fact that you're just that special and deserving of all the attention. Grow up. And many people host their own baby showers, wedding showers, even birthday parties. They invite their friends. Derp.
avoidthegirl 6
I'm pretty sure a wedding is far more important than your ******* birthday. My wedding is the same day as my future father-in-law's birthday, but does he give a shit? No. The only reason I said it sucks for OP was because it's a goddamn baby shower - not exactly a life changing/altering event. You just sound like a whiny little shit.
katplayer 4
Waaaaaaaah. If you're complaining that she's conflicting with a party, get over it and have it another day. Really, this isn't an FML.
ninjasaurous 0
Josh I like your picture too :D
NuCKFuT 0
I am an asshole, IM me please.