Today, I took my girlfriend out to a fancy restaurant for her birthday. I'd arranged beforehand for some of the staff to come out and sing happy birthday to her, but it all backfired when she started panicking and had a serious anxiety attack from all the attention. FML
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Today, I thought it would be nice to take my girlfriend out to a nice restaurant for my birthday. She got a little headache after we ordered, so she went outside to get some air. I ate a $100 meal and had Happy Birthday sang to me by the restaurant staff. Alone. FML
Today, I attempted to ask a girl out by doing a flash mob and singing for her in the store where she works. Turns out, she suffers from anxiety and the overwhelming amount of attention caused a panic attack. No, I didn't get a date. FML
Today, it was my girlfriend's birthday, so I decided to take her to a fancy restaurant and give her an expensive $400 necklace that I had bought. Being traditional, I asked the waiter to arrange it nicely on the tray when he came with our dessert. Neither he nor the necklace ever showed up. FML
Today, I was finally about to propose to my girlfriend at a fancy restaurant. Just as I got down on one knee, the fire alarm went off and the entire restaurant had to evacuate. She thought I was joking, and now she’s mad at me for "messing with her emotions." FML
Today, I took my girlfriend of nearly 2 years out to dinner so I could propose. When the waiter brought the check, I caused a bit of a scene to get everyone's attention. When I got on my knee and proposed, she said no and asked if I could hurry up and pay, because she was embarrassed. FML
Today, my fiancé and I had to attend a wedding. Problem is, I suffer from a severe form of social anxiety. Since I was getting too close to a panic attack, he suggested drinking some wine to help me stay calm, and it worked. Up until I got drunk and threw up in the middle of the restaurant. FML
Today, I took my girlfriend of a year out on a date, a nice fancy dinner and a movie. After dinner, I said that I was feeling sick and just wanted to go home. I didn't have the heart to tell her that dinner was so expensive that I didn't have money for the movie. FML
Today, I gathered both mine and my girlfriend's families secretly to a restaurant. I paid the restaurant to play romantic music, and paid for the best table available. As soon as we finished our meal, our families gathered around and I proposed. She laughed and said no way. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My wife took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner. She made me pay for my birthday dinner, along with hers. She also got me a gift card to HER favorite store. FML
Today, it was my best friend's birthday party. Her boyfriend and I agreed to organize a dinner date to surprise her and celebrate. They celebrated, but forgot me until they arrived at the restaurant and saw the dinner reservation under my name. FML
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christge1beast 17
At least you did something special for her birthday. Sorry it had to go wrong.
SgtAssCheeks 21
Obviously she knew it was for her birthday, don't you think?
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Comments (137)
Gooust 2
Sane people hate the singing shit that restaurants do. You should be more sensitive to her anxiety, it isn't rocket science, just don't put her on the spot. She won't want to be with someone who does that often.
garebear61 14
I can not imagine how awkward this would have been for the staff.
countrygirl109 11
It's not your fault OP, don't stress it. You tried to make her happy and that's what matters.
TayTay0910 20
Hey! It's my birthday too! :D
MikeyScene420 17
I feel you. My girlfriend had real bad anxiety too. Shit like that happens all the time. If you really love her tho just keep giving her the support and love she needs.
phantomthelabrat 12
If you knew she was prone to anxiety attacks, it was a dick move...but if you didn't, it was understandable. YLS and YDI from me.
Shade1982 21
Why on earth would anyone do that to their SO if they knew it...
Dame84 6
I know all too much about panic/anxiety attacks. Depending on the intensity of one, it can really tear you up.
WeskersSexslave 15
Some people hate too much attention or a people crowding then..
worldclassrager 41
Looks like now you know to have a nice small personal subtle dinner over candlelight over your own dining room table
JBrownie123 24
I get the same, my boyfriend has had to learn my limits over our relationship. 2 and a half years and he can still make slip ups, but he's understanding. So, OP, if you're in it for the long haul don't worry you will learn.