Today, I received a birthday card from my dad, over a week late. It was addressed to me using my maiden name, the enclosed check also made out to me using my maiden name. I've been married for over 10 years. FML
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Today, I got a birthday card in the mail from my aunt. I got all excited when I saw a cheque inside, but the cheque was addressed to the wrong name. Not only did my own aunt forget my name, I couldn't even bank the $60. FML
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Today, for my birthday, my husband gave me a dress he stole from my wardrobe. It was the one I'd bought myself on my last birthday because he forgot to buy me anything, and gave me cash in a brown envelope. Not a birthday card, a brown envelope. FML
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Today, after I filed for divorce, the papers were received by my soon-to-be ex-husband on our wedding anniversary. FML
Today, I received a short happy birthday message from my father. He’s never been one to show affection, and I haven’t spoken to him in months since he only reaches out to ask for money. This might have given me hope that he cares or wants a relationship with me. Except… it’s not my birthday, and I don’t think he knows that. FML
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Raekwon_fml 8
A) at least he sent you one; B) your maiden name is likely his last name and that probably means a lot to him; C) at least you have a dad. D) all of that is bullshit reasoning and really that's kind of shitty of him.
PBplusJ 12
Create a fake identity in your maiden name in order to receive this money
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Comments (46)
Sagely 19
Can't tell if your father was being absent minded or if this is slightly passive aggressive. You should remind him to get it right in the future. Whether he means to or not, this is kind of rude.
justmeemtsuj 4
take your birth certificate and marriage license to the bank and explain the situation. they'll still give you the money
captainsmegma 12
Maybe Dad is slipping mentally. Perhaps a phone call or visit front his daughter is in order.
LittleLittlered7 6
If your dad is anything like mine, its a passive aggressive hint
mrlawlor7777 26
Am I the only one thinking, wow that's nice to get a check from dad after you've been married for ten years, aka an adult? Yes, I realize the wrong name is either a not so subtle hit or something else.
Unlucky1232 20
point? seriously it's still your name and he clearly cares about you. Who cares what sur name is used?
ezrajab 22
I see western union in your future op
PhoenixChick 26
Check the date on the check, maybe he wrote it ten years and one week ago and gave it to you VERY late.
TheRareDoge 12
Dude, that's shitty. I hope you get things worked out OP.
squishyturtle06 2
Actually I did call him and we both laughed it off! He has just been very busy with work and getting my two younger sisters off to school, and just wrote it without really thinking. We talk often so there are no issues and he loves my husband so no harm there! Bank deposited the check with absolutely no hassle as well! All is good, y'all! Thanks!