Today, it was my brother's birthday. I was short on money but got him a present anyway. After opening it, he looked at it and said, "I didn't really want this." FML
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Today, it was sister’s birthday. I decided to give her money instead of a present, because I couldn’t come up with a gift idea. When she opened the envelope and took the $100 out, she looked at me and asked me if this was the best I could’ve done. FML
Today, I turned 22, without anyone wishing me a happy birthday. In fact, the only phone call I received all day was from my brother. He wanted to borrow money. FML
Today, my 6-year-old nephew opened his Christmas gift. The first words out of his mouth were, "This is cheap." FML
Today, my brother mentioned my dad's birthday party. I said, "What party?" He said, "Shit, forgot I wasn't supposed to tell you." My own father doesn't want me at his party. FML
Today, I carefully wrapped my nephew's birthday present so it would look perfect. He thanked me, pushed it aside, and spent the next two hours pretending the empty cardboard box was a spaceship. FML
Today, it was my birthday. I finally got the PS3 I've been asking for, for a long time. When I opened the box, I didn't find a PS3, but a bunch of clothes that my mom put in my brother's PS3 box. FML
Today, my younger brother decided it would be fun to slam a door on my hand while I was holding my brand new $200 cell phone that I got for my birthday. Nothing says Happy Birthday like a broken phone to go along with a broken hand. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My girlfriend gave me the present she'd bought for me. I said, joking, "I hope it's not a tie!" It was a tie. FML
Today, I bought my son a nice car for his 18th birthday. When I gave it to him, he just got mad and told me that if I really wanted to spend that much money on him, I should've used it to help him pay for college. FML
Today, my brother finally paid me the $60 he owed me. I later found out that he'd stolen those $60 from my wallet. FML
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The_Big_Boss 20
"I didn't really want to give you it"
Googolman 29
Then take it back.
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catmint 13
Take it back, get a refund and spend it on yourself or something you need. If he can't be grateful or at least tactful he can go empty handed.
xleanne_aLly 23
Ehh my little sister is the same way. No one gives her anything other than cash now. She wouldn't even pretend to be happy opening presents.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
Wow, honestly I wouldn't even give her anything. She doesn't really sound like she appreciates or deserves presents OR cash. :/
xleanne_aLly 23
She never gives cash or presents either. She is still loved though. It could be 10 years from now. But one day she'll mature enough and give me a present.
feven 32
I guess this FML depends on how old OP's brother is, but then again I knew how to plaster on a fake smile and thank people for giving me presents before I was six.
Livin_Like_Larry 29
Wow, no offense but your brother is kind of an ungrateful bastard. If I got a present I didn't want I would at least pretend to be happy and thank them for the effort and money put into getting it
ProfessorMctitie 20
"Fine then, give it back"
GuyNoOneKnows 13
take it back, if he's going to be ungrateful about it he doesn't deserve it.
peter_young01 8
Your brothers a dick
Enslaved 38
He's your brother, shouldn't he be able to be honest with you? Or would you prefer he pretend and lie about liking your gift, just to have it sit somewhere untouched in a drawer? That's the little money you had thrown down the drain. If you can't afford a gift you know he'll appreciate, then why not just make a nice day together, instead? Make him breakfast or plan a dinner. Take him to see a movies matinée, etc... I once washed my sister's car because I was broke at the time. She was thrilled!
love_struck97 19
How would he know his brother wouldn't like it. You don't intentionally buy Someone something they won't like. Also if he's broke how would he be able to pay for a movie and dinner.
mushroomcassette 21
Broke means different things to different people, #37.
Zebediabolical 45
It is my opinion that any gift considers the recipient. If you're not sure if it's something they'd want, get them a gift card for their favorite store. Or a prepaid gift credit card for use at any establishment. These situations are easy to avoid.
lumene 17
This is why I don't buy people presents. Or accept them. From anyone.
HairIsEverything 15
So if I gave you $1000 dollars you wouldn't accept it? You know, because anything from anyone is not valued or appreciated enough in your opinion right? I feel sorry for you. If somebody goes through the process of even thinking or wanting to give me something, no matter what it is, I'm happy and grateful. You poor poor, selfish, ungrateful soul.