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)
Raykyogrou03 12
you should've told him "no sex" if he buys it.
erjazo 17
Oh well...his loss. Give it to him anyway and make him feel like an ass for being so selfish this close to a holiday when he would be receiving gifts anyway. Don't put yourself through the hassle of returning or exchanging it this close to the holiday because he has no common sense.
salic77 11
His loss? If OP does what you want, now he has two consoles. Sorry but that means nothing but good things for him. You MUST be a woman.
salic77 11
And yes, it's selfish but it's also worth taking advantage of stupid people like you that allows people to maximize on wealth and experience.
erjazo 17
Not sure I quite understand what you're trying to say. Am I stupid because I'm suggesting that she give him the present she bought for him - which will get returned anyway after the season? That she save herself the hassle of last minute shopping brought on because of her husbands thoughtlessness? Or is it my experience in dealing with something similar in my own life (thus the words of advice I offered) that makes me stupid?
Gittoh 21
return it and buy him some new games :D those can be expensive!
AnimeRules1125 24
I would confessed before he bought. You could also return the one he bought, or return the one you bought.
RedPillSucks 33
Sounds like he's not trying to decide, but trying to justify
Exaspera 55
He should know better than to buy stuff for himself one week before Christmas. What a dummy!
mosquito19 14
congratulations, he now have a whole new reason not to have sex with you.
s3xygrandpa 5
You should make a rule that neither of you can buy gifts for yourselves when it gets close to Christmas. Works for my family.
LadyLeo2885 2
I agree with some of the people here. You should have told him. Yes it blew the surprise but you wouldn't be $500 out. When you go to return the one you bought you'll get less money back. Sorry.
geekchick88 17
Where do you live that you get LESS money back for returning something? That has never happened to me.
SneezyBear 27
it depends how soon you take it back. With games at least, if you wait more than a week or two (can't remember exactly) you can no longer get a full refund but you can trade it in, even with the receipt/unopened. Might be different for consoles though.
AKAR2521 4
i hope you just told him and didn't let him waste $500