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)
B4rn3yST1NSON 15
Mmm, on the plus side now you can play together (or vs.) without splitting the screen ? xD plus , I'm pretty sure I could stall the buying process by telling him stuff like * I found it 20% cheaper elsewhere!*
datguy69s 21
Sell it on Craig's list, most places are all sold out! You might even be able to sell it for 50$ more than what you paid for it because they're so hard to find. Trust me I've seen some going for 600$
EbyKat 16
It should be an understood rule that you don't buy yourself significant purchases for three months leading up to xmas. You add it to an amazon wish list and buy it later if no one got it for you.
flashback_fml 14
Lol that is the stupidity of an xbox one owner for sure
Neko9000 11
You bought the xbone you deserve to lose money you ignorant bafoon
BJA_fml 4
Return it for your money back and buy yourself a $500 surprise.
Animekid126 13
Well now you can play together! If it's the same one
da_poiler 3
If you can both spend 500 at pretty much the same time, your life doesn't suck. Return/sell it and get him something else.
Michael903 18
Return it, buy some games and some online gaming certificates. As some others alluded to, those games are pricy and you could get him several that will keep him gaming till next Christmas!
LILCHEVY 5
Tell him the xbox one isn't as important as your girl
rique2008 10
This type of thing would be why my family has a no rule about not buying yourself unnecessary items from Thanksgiving to Christmas. It's annoying, but it definitely works.
Michael903 18
That's a good rule!