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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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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Comments (297)
ilovetitties 0
Damn, you have a jealous cousin who is trying to steal your thunder! don't let that happen!
myfriend_youfail 3
I honestly don't know whether you're being sarcastic or you're just stupid. O_o
artiststatement 21
My dad's cousin got married on my 17th birthday. She promised me a cake just for me. But she didn't have one. She also planned an outdoor wedding in October. Guess what? It was cold an rainy. I was thrilled. =) In my situation, I was very unhappy because she's not a distant relative. She's practically like a sister to my dad. She lived with him for three years even! What bothered me the most was that she KNEW it was my birthday, promised to have me a cake, and then didn't remember at all. I can't be sure now because it was so long ago, but I don't think she even said Happy birthday to me. She certainly didn't even get me a card.
myfriend_youfail 3
Well see, there's the difference. She made you certain promises and then broke those promises. The way this FML reads, though, it seems like the OP is mad simply because this was somehow "her day" and no one else's.
howdangironic 0
haha my cousins getting married on my sister's 21 birthday, but my sister just plans on getting drunk at the reception
maasturbate 0
Don't be selfish. Just go out later, it's not like a baby shower is an all night affair.
dorktastic09 0
no way would I go to that baby shower.
monnanon 14
oh boo hoo OP at least your birthday isn't 4 days before xmas like mine and pushed to the side EVERY year for office parties and other nights out. I've had a bday party in November before just so I could get somewhere booked lol. On the other hand at least the general public are in a good mood around about xmas. Your cousin probably didn't do it on purpose. Its probably the perfect time for her to receive gifts for the baby, not to close to the birth but not too far away that things will be cluttering her house for months. A 21st birthday is big deal in Britain but I honestly don't know why, something to do with keys to the house or something.
BritishHobo 0
I don't get the engaged thing. Maybe it'd be mean of her if she got married on that day, and KNEW it was your birthday. But I doubt her (or her boyfriend, whichever proposed) thought 'hmm, when does my cousin have her birthday? I'm going to propose then...'
heFNhatesME 0
just go it's not like a baby shower will last all day.
brokenhelix 4
it's your 21st birthday.... ditch the lame baby shower and enjoy a favorite landmark of life
IchBeinEinTier 0
80, if this were to happen to you, i see you being one of the first to throw a fit. "it's all about me" type of thing... yeah