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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
dmklake 14
Yea. I think it is better to have told him so he doesn't buy it. Now it is just a bad present because he already has one.
jaybone87 8
smart man. seems like he bought the xbox one.
katejones 8
Couldn't have said 'babe maybe it's better to wait until after Christmas?' Hope either one of you kept the receipt ! Fyl
katertott 44
My siblings do that sort of stuff all the time. I keep telling them to wait until after the holidays and birthdays before they go out and buy themselves things- especially if the items in question are on the wish lists they gave everyone. There's already the chance that multiple people will end up giving identical gifts (again) so no need to add one more by buying it for oneself. Sometimes your hints have to be repetitive and obvious, but it's better than ruining the surprise. However, in a situation like yours with an expensive gift, ruining the surprise is better than having to return it because some "genius" couldn't take a hint.
hellryu 20
Props to you for getting your man a console and props to him for choosing the Xbox One as his next console.
BigDaddyAnton 1
This is where u get your money back and buy the other next generation console!
picturescrazy 24
Surprise him with some new games and extra accessories like additional controllers with the money you get from returning it!
BoltTheSuperdog 22
It's the thought that counts, OP!
BoltTheSuperdog 22
After all, it's the thought that counts!
tyler_mcdolan 10
Sell it to someone else, maybe a friend with some kids that like games