Today, it was my 18th birthday and I was told I couldn't get the night off work because a party of 34 had booked into the restaurant. It turned out my family had come in to 'celebrate' by making me wait on them. They were a nightmare, thought it was hilarious to be difficult, and didn't tip. FML
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Today, I begged my parents not to take me to a restaurant for my birthday, but sure enough, they took me to one, along with my siblings, aunts, uncles, you name it. Ordering with them is a nightmare, so after a whole half-hour the waiter still hadn’t gotten everyone’s complicated orders written down. FML
Today, as a restaurant manager, I had a large party of difficult guests. They sat in their private room they'd reserved for three-and-a-half hours, then caused a huge scene when it was time to pay. One guy even ran at me like he was going to hit me. FML
Today, all of my friends showed up an hour late for my 18th birthday party because they decided to go get dinner without me. FML
Today, I was invited to a birthday dinner at a restaurant. As I was leaving, I get a text from the birthday girl's boyfriend saying that it was cancelled. Hungry, I decided to go to that particular restaurant anyway. Turns out the party wasn't cancelled. Half the party just didn't want me there. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My family usually gives me a financial gift, but didn't this time and said nothing about it. I cooked my own birthday dinner without help, then washed everyone's dishes. I got my own cake and ate it alone because they were too busy getting drunk. Nobody bothered to sing Happy Birthday either. FML
Today, it's my birthday and I'd arranged a dinner party for 20 of my closest friends. I arrived at the restaurant, fully dressed and everything. When I got there, I thought everyone was ready to surprise me, but instead, nobody showed up. FML
Today, I'd organized a small dinner with immediate family for my birthday. I’ve since received texts from every one of them, cancelling due to varying reasons. My parents excuse is the funniest - they went out last night for a coworker’s party, and don’t want to go out again tonight. For me. Their child. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My dad showed up to my birthday dinner wasted, was loud and obnoxious the whole time, sexually harassed our waitress, then invited my annoying, bratty nephews to come home and spend the night with us. They're sleeping in my room. Happy birthday to me. FML
Today, a close friend told me she had no plans for her birthday. I found out she was lying when I had to serve her and nine other mutual friends dinner at the restaurant I work at. I don't know what's worse, the fact that I wasn't invited or that none of them even remembered that I worked there. FML
Today, I went to dinner with friends for my birthday. During the whole thing they insisted that we get whatever we wanted and celebrate, but when the check came, they all looked at me expectantly. I just bought my friends $150 of food for my birthday present. FML
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BossPathfinderGM 14
As a former waiter I feel your pain. It would be entirely within your rights to not speak to your family for several days.
Jeffo193 13
Okay OP, I promise I'm not being sarcastic or mean when I say this: Happy birthday. I'm sorry your family were horrible to you, but you can get your own back soon!
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jeeplover 6
You should've spit in their food
ber4fun 23
OP could still do this another time at home, but hopefully she'll just choose to forgive them as time passes.
FusionPlacebo 26
I'm so sorry, OP. Your family sounds a bit rude, especially since they didn't even tip you...I hope you have a fine birthday without them.
Geckosrock99 33
Wow... Your family's messed up. The day was supposed to be about you. Tell them how much they hurt/embarrassed/bothered you and refuse to talk to or acknowledge them until they each at least give you a sincere apology.
cari_cat 19
Even an apology feels like just words to someone in this situation, this is such a harsh thing to do. I say they owe OP a "re-do" of her birthday where they take her wherever she wants to go and put together and pay for everything
Colon_Man 17
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Now I feel inadequate. For my 18th so many moons ago, it was just my two folks and sister. I had no friends.
Colon_Man 17
Also, off topic; does anyone know what "******" means on the profile page? I just noticed it and can't find information on it in the FAQ section. Is it good or bad?
micassures_fml 19
stop complaining please! Really, what's wrong with you? You had ur family with you on your birthday, how is that supposed to be sad? You should cherished those moments and start looking at the bright side!
Colon_Man 17
You're right. I was just musing that my social circle isn't very big.
Sazzles 17
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When you're older you'll remember that night very fondly.
sturschaedel 27
Yeah, hopefully as "the last day I let my family walk all over me".
ZombieSazza 34
I'm 24, on my 18th my brother was horrible to me, shouted and screamed that I was selfish because he wasn't getting attention, threw a massive party and all his friends got drunk and I had to clean the mess. I also had to work on my 18th, so it had been a shitty day and I didn't need to come home to a drunk brother, who was being a complete ****. I'm trying to look back on that one "fondly", but it's hard to do when someone close, whom you love and respect, goes out their way to destroy something special.
irishmaiden78 23
I'm sorry hun. Happy birthday from SoCal btw!
zarrganaut 17
Wow that is awful! ): I wouldn't talk to them for a few days. I'm sorry op, happy birthday, and I hope things got better for you afterwards.
igg125 30
That's awesome.
creepyness 3
Hopefully a surprise party when you get home. Even if there is no party, I hope that you have a happy birthday.
heyLaddieHey 18
What wonderful people! I think it's a rule that 18th birthdays suck, unless you have great luck.