Today, tired of everyone forgetting my birthday, I traveled half way around the world to spend my 40th at a five star resort just to try and make it special. The hotel brought me a cake with someone else's name on it. FML
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Today, I traveled 3 hours to a town I hate, to spend my birthday with my mom and brother and his family. My mom didn't realize it was my birthday until the cake slice with candles was placed in front of me. FML
Today, I celebrated my birthday with my friend who has the same birthday by going out to dinner with a bunch of our friends. The waiter brought out a cake for my friend but not for me. No one noticed my exclusion. I sang happy birthday on my birthday. FML
Today, at the supermarket, I bought a cake and had my friend's name put on it. It wasn't anyone's birthday, I just wanted to feel less ashamed about buying a whole cake for myself. FML
Today, it's my 16th birthday. My parents forgot about it, and planned a weekend out of town. I was alone on my birthday. FML
Today, I took my friends out to an expensive restaurant for my birthday treat. They had arranged for a surprise birthday cake for me which I cut, very happily, while they chanted birthday wishes. When the bill came, I discovered I was supposed to pay for my great 'surprise' cake. FML
Today, for my birthday, I got a hotel room for me and my boyfriend. He decided that spending time with a female friend was more important than spending time with me. FML
Today, after my parent's forgot my 16th birthday, then rescheduled for two weeks later and forgot, fast forward to my 36th. My father, my husband, and my teen kids all forgot. I was told to relax and that they would make a cake, etc. No cake was made. Mom got me a food gift that I'm allergic to. It's been a few days. Forgotten again. FML
Today, I thought it would be nice to take my girlfriend out to a nice restaurant for my birthday. She got a little headache after we ordered, so she went outside to get some air. I ate a $100 meal and had Happy Birthday sang to me by the restaurant staff. Alone. FML
Today, after five years in a row of my family doing absolutely nothing to even acknowledge my birthday, I got train tickets to see my boyfriend for the weekend and celebrate with him. I woke up to six angry texts about how I'm "selfish" for not staying at home with my family. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My wife took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner. She made me pay for my birthday dinner, along with hers. She also got me a gift card to HER favorite store. FML
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cdgrayson 21
Well cake is cake! Sorry op I know how you feel you need to go and find some new friends who really care!
SirTalkaton 22
At least you got a cake. Happy birthday OP
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Comments (77)
ChildishHumor 4
at least you got a cake!
graphicstyle7 17
I would suggest throwing a party for yourself next year and inviting your friends. Sometimes, the very direct approach is best. Perhaps you are going through a phase in your life where you are not especially close to anyone - If I'm wrong and you have a special someone, then it's time to be a little pissed at them. Other people who are not super-close to you have lives and relationships to deal with, and, even if they really like you, they may not remember your birthday. Don't expect people to read your mind, just eat a little pride, throw a party, invite friends, AND THEN, remember THEIR birthdays and make it more of a thing since it does mean something to you.
Anyb0dyTh 8
Still got a cake! :D
DanielleinDC 34
Well, Samantha Baker, at least you got a cake. On my 30th birthday (which was about 15 years ago) my dear husband left me for someone I thought was a friend--tearing up my self-esteem in the process.
DarkCobra262 1
You know, it's thing's like this that I've figured I'd probably just shoot myself at 40 if I'm still single and forgotten about.
mcomedyman94 15
It can't be a five-star resort if they do that.
primespore 12
Ooo so close