Love: Today, it's my birthday. I worked late, so I was looking forward...

By Anonymous - 07/05/2013 12:48 - Canada - Edmonton

Today, it's my birthday. I worked late, so I was looking forward to spending a quiet evening with my husband. When he suggested we go grocery shopping, I got excited thinking he had organized a surprise party or something. He actually just took me grocery shopping. FML

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By Anonymous - 04/02/2022 18:01

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

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By Anonymous - 03/05/2022 02:00

Today, it's my husband's birthday. I tried to buy him a new computer game, to which he complained. I cooked him steak and his favorite cake, and got him another nice gift instead. Hours later, his online friends bought him a new game and it was the only time I saw him genuinely smile. FML

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Best birthday ever!

By IHateMyLife - 01/02/2021 08:01

Today, it was my birthday. My boyfriend had promised that the day would belong to me. But no, I had to drive 80km forth and back to pick him up from work, then he took pictures with his new camera lens, then he decided what to eat, demanded a massage, and then he just fell asleep. Happy birthday to me. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/11/2015 14:52 - United States - San Francisco

Today, it's my 30th birthday. My husband came home with a big case of beer for himself, then told me he didn't have time to get me a present because of work. FML

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By rozsrredd - 08/07/2014 05:41 - United States - Lancaster

Today, my husband told me he was going to search from store to store in order to find my birthday gift. What was he really doing? His girlfriend. FML

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Kinda sus

By Unwanted - 21/10/2023 22:00

Today, it's my birthday. My husband said he had to work today and “rain checked” my birthday celebration for “god knows when, because I’m so busy. I’ll let you know.” A couple of months ago it was his female work bestie’s birthday and he got her a cake, balloon, flowers, and requested time off to take her out for lunch. FML

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By Anonymous - 21/04/2023 00:00

Today, for my birthday, my wife gave me a "day to myself", except less than 20 minutes after I woke up it was, "could I quickly drive her to an appointment?", and "can we do a quick grocery shop?", and, "the kids need this and that." At bedtime, she asked me how I’d enjoyed my day to myself, seriously. FML

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Whoops

By Anonymous - 02/08/2009 01:29 - United States

Today, I planned a surprise birthday party for my boyfriend. I invited all his friend and made all his favorite food. He was running very late, so I called to ask what was taking so long. His response? He said he was at his house, with the very friends I was standing next to. FML

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By Birthday blues - 13/12/2018 22:00

Today, it's my birthday. I lit my birthday candles on the cake I made myself and blew them out alone, while my worthless husband sat on the couch stuffing Doritos in his face. My present? He sprayed Lysol in the bathroom after he took a dump. FML

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By 00bsg - 21/12/2013 15:46 - United States - Salem

Today, it's my 21st birthday. All my friends and family said they were busy so I figured I was getting a surprise party. Nope. They all were actually busy. I spent my birthday alone. FML

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Joshwarrior 39

Tuesday 7 May 2013 18:51

Appreciate the little things in life.

PrimeEvilTahir 24

Tuesday 7 May 2013 18:55

Us guys don't play with words... When we say let's go grocery shopping, we mean grocery shopping... There is no other meaning... Unless it's sex related... Then we play with all kind of words :-)

Comments

perdix 29

Tuesday 7 May 2013 19:17

Unless you went to a loud grocery store, you got your wish. Where I go shopping, it's very noisy -- people are laughing at, crying over or yelling at the exorbitant prices they charge. I was almost escorted out last night because my celebratory dance was considered excessive since I found an item that was 10 cents cheaper than at Wal*Mart.

larsak 3

Tuesday 7 May 2013 19:54

Divorce him. He's no good honey.

Jessj958 19

Tuesday 7 May 2013 20:37

Yes, OP, divorce that no good man! He thought you wanted a quiet evening and that's what he gave you. That is definitely grounds for divorce right there!

larsak 3

Tuesday 7 May 2013 20:42

Finally! Someone who agrees with me.

Enslaved 36

Tuesday 7 May 2013 19:58

Hey, a guy that goes grocery shopping "with you", is worth its weight in gold. I know so many guys that leave the shopping solely up to their wives. (:

HaraAishi 8

Tuesday 7 May 2013 22:33

I wish my boyfriend wouldn't drag me grocery shopping. However, he never buys things I like when he goes by himself.

martinfml 8

Tuesday 7 May 2013 20:26

Worst feeling ever. Oh, and despite everyone saying "Divorce him." I wouldn't do that just because he forgot your birthday, as long as treats you like he should in random hours then you're good.

mattorama 15

Tuesday 7 May 2013 20:40

You have princess mentality written all over you. Husband deserves better.

jelly713 19

Tuesday 7 May 2013 21:18

It's not being a princess. Is it really too much for you to do something nice & random for your partner's birthday? OP just wants acknowledgement & that's normal.

Ella_fml 17

Tuesday 7 May 2013 21:36

Better to have a "princess" mentality than a stuck-up jerk mentality.

fleur_de_fevrier_fml 22

Tuesday 7 May 2013 20:49

I feel for you OP, I would have been disappointed too. #35 > Really? Expecting a nice attention for her b-day makes her a Princess? I feel sorry for your partner if you have one...

Mike2293 5

Tuesday 7 May 2013 22:11

maybe the cucumber section could get intetesting?

FightMyLiger 19

Tuesday 7 May 2013 22:29

Totally! Because nothing says happy birthday like getting ****** by a vegetable.

purpleronnie88 15

Tuesday 7 May 2013 22:11

You have my total sympathy, today is my birthday too, had a lovely day at school (im a teacher) messages off all my friends...and off the person who I should have the best one from? The person i saw yesterday and jokingly told not to forget? nothing. Men...