Today, my husband called me from the store, trying to decide whether or not to buy the new games console he's been wanting. I'd already purchased one and hid it, ready for Christmas Day. I couldn't talk him into not buying himself one. There goes a $500 surprise. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I came home after doing some Black Friday shopping for Christmas presents. I told my husband I got the must-have toy our daughter has been dying for. As soon as I said it, I heard squealing and turned around to see her standing right behind me. There goes the surprise. FML
Today, I was out shopping with my son and unbeknownst to me, he had secretly added a bunch of expensive games he wanted to the trolley. I was too embarrassed at the till to make a fuss as there was a huge line behind me. I watched as my normal £50 shopping bill climbed to over £400. FML
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
Today, my mom and I went to Best Buy for some Christmas shopping. She picked up some presents for me and told me not to look at what she was buying. When we got to the register, she didn't have enough money, and I ended up having to buy my own presents. FML
Today, in an effort to try and be closer to my girlfriend's son, I bought him an expensive Xbox game I know he desperately wanted so we could play it together. He was excited, until he realised that I that paid for it. He snapped the disc and threw the pieces in the bin. At least I tried. FML
Today, just like every other celebratory day (like my anniversary or birthday) I ordered my own Christmas present. My husband doesn't get it. I tried to explain. He openly admits he has no idea what I like and has no interest in learning, but wants me to have something to open so he won't look bad. FML
Today, my fiancé finally was able secure a PS5, which I told him I'd get for Christmas. Due to high demand, I didn't think he'd be able to get it till next week or so. He bought it last night while I was sleeping. I have to pay my car insurance tomorrow. FML
Today, my husband still hadn't gotten me anything for Christmas, so I bought and wrapped my own presents. Then I had my husband write 'to me, from him' on them so that I won't be embarrassed in front of my family on Christmas when it comes time to open presents. FML
Today, I invited my boss and his family over for dinner. As usual, I bought his kids Christmas' presents, nothing too fancy though. This year, he had one more that wasn't here last year. So I just pulled something from under the tree to hand him. He opened it on the spot. It was my son's PS3. FML
Today, I opened my Christmas presents with my husband. One of the things he got me was a ball gag. "Yeah," he said with a grin, "That one's more for me but I didn't wanna buy myself headphones." Cue our son asking me what it was. FML
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shorty6823 28
I'd end up admitting it and ruining the surprise before he bought it.
livinginabook 24
Maybe this time you should have just told him?
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Comments (107)
nchic01 17
well, you know he was going to like your gift!
jezmonster7 7
Aw, maybe you could rerun it and use the money to buy him games & accessories for the new console, he'd probably appreciate that too.
perdix 31
Take it back, buy him a game and pocket the difference. If he's dumb enough to go shopping the week before Xmas, you need to profit from that:)
Zelphoric 25
Profit to the max
SMHsohard 22
I trained my husband 30 years ago, NEVER buy anything after Thanksgiving. Or there will be a painful and lingering death, and it won't be mine.
metalcrazed 21
Wow,poor guy. He's an adult human being not a pet.
Zelphoric 25
That's what you think. Muhahahhaha (plus the policy makes a ton of sense anyways lol)
CallMeMcFeelii 14
I know, right 21? I can't even train my dog not to chew up socks, and here's 19 training her husband! You have my respect, 19, now please teach my husky to leave the socks alone!
alex_gen 39
Well considering there's two video game consoles: Xbox One and PlayStation 4, just return the console and get the other one. That we gets two consoles. Or just buy video games for it, or buy more controllers and a headset.
Zelphoric 25
Pretty sure he only wanted one. I dont see why I would want a ps4 AND An xbox
Sweetpea22 14
I am sure he doesn't want both if he wanted to buy the EXACT same console OP did
Ins0mau 20
25 - I wouldn't mind both. There are cool game exclusives on both machines.
MidnaLink 35
Please do not tell me you bought him a PS4. I love Sony to pieces, but they ****** up that one by SIMPLY not having complete PS3 support.
Zelphoric 25
If you're referring to backwards compatible games, they're planning of adding digital.copies of ps3 games to play later. also since op said 500 I assume its xbox one.
MidnaLink 35
A) I was guessing. B) They should've already done that when they were making it.
Zelphoric 25
Not exactly like Microsoft has backwards compatibility either lol. Both companies failed pretty hard there
MidnaLink 35
Now that you mention b/c, they should've had all games on both servers for download.
Ins0mau 20
Just keep your old console. It's not that hard. Backwards comparability these days is too difficult. I'd rather they spend the resources on making the new systems better in other ways.
Enslaved 38
OP, I feel your frustration! My BF is an extreme spender. Always buying himself every and anything he wants and leaving me with no ideas left. What do you get someone that has everything already?
SHAMUS_the_WITTY 18
The Oculus Rift devkit? He probably hasn't thought of THAT, and it'd be the coolest surprise ever. It's only compatible with PC games though.
megatherium 4
I have the same problem with my boyfriend. He's very impulsive when he wants things and makes far more money than I do, so there's no way I can keep up. I've learned to stick with making homemade gifts and cooking his favorite foods. I find that he appreciates thoughtful gifts more since those are things he can't just buy for himself. Stuff like custom sculpted miniatures of his D&D characters or handmade costumes go over really well. Be creative!
PrimeStarscream 30
THat's why I tell people not to buy anything for themselves unless it's a personal necessity during the months of Christmas or birthdays. Otherwise the people in my family are fragging notorious for buying exactly what I was going to give them as gifts. Every single time.
MysticMonkey 9
Should've just told him, it's alot of money. Buy him a game for it.
tinggo 5
Xbox one I see. Give him my gt zigzag dragon 1 I'm getting one soon Lol
Gittoh 21
or a Playstation 4