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Anonymous - 30/04/2014 14:52 - Canada - Calgary

Today, I decided to face one of my fears. I've never had a birthday party, out of fear that nobody would come. I sent out a mass text inviting people out for my birthday, trying to sound casual. The only replies I received were along the lines of, "Who the hell is this?" FML

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mylifeisfcked - 25/02/2009 01:34 - United States

Today, I sent out a note to 300 friends saying that I'm having a birthday party in a couple of weeks. I asked to please write back if they are interested in coming. Two people replied. They said they can't make it. FML

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Anonymous - 06/04/2025 20:00 - Australia

Today, I organised a birthday party for myself. There was supposed to be about 20 people coming. Not a single person showed up. FML

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BirthdayBoy - 28/03/2015 03:42 - United States - Madison

Today, I was uninvited from my own birthday party. FML

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Its My BDay I Can Cry If I Want To - 10/08/2016 16:51 - United States - Ephrata

Today, all of my friends bailed from the birthday party I was throwing myself. This was also after they had encouraged me for months to have one, knowing I'd never had my birthday celebrated before. FML

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STUPID BIRTHDAY - 05/03/2009 07:24 - United States

Today, it's my birthday and I'd arranged a dinner party for 20 of my closest friends. I arrived at the restaurant, fully dressed and everything. When I got there, I thought everyone was ready to surprise me, but instead, nobody showed up. FML

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JimmySmoothBeans - 21/10/2009 12:15 - Australia

Today, I had my 21st birthday party. My friends told me to have the party even though it had been 5 months since my actual 21st birthday. They asked me why I didn't have one originally and I jokingly told them it was because I didn't think anyone would come. Turned out nobody came after all. FML

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Callum536 - 22/08/2016 09:51 - United Kingdom - Birmingham

Today, it's my birthday and I'd invited quite a lot of my friends to come round and have some fun. When I got home, I saw a few cars outside. It turned out to be for the neighbours. I waited and waited; none of my friends showed up. FML

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Anonymous - 13/11/2018 17:30

Today, it's been weeks since I made a Facebook page to arrange something for my birthday as no one was able to attend last year on short notice. Everyone was game but now everyone is flaking. One friend even said, "I'll see who RSVPs and then decide." FML

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Anonymous - 11/10/2009 04:24 - United States

Today, I was invited to a birthday dinner at a restaurant. As I was leaving, I get a text from the birthday girl's boyfriend saying that it was cancelled. Hungry, I decided to go to that particular restaurant anyway. Turns out the party wasn't cancelled. Half the party just didn't want me there. FML

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nali1122 - 22/10/2019 12:00

Today, I received a text forward from a good friend inviting me to his birthday party. Jokingly, I texted back, "No. I hate you and I don't want to go to your lame party." He replied with an apology for the mix-up, because he'd accidentally sent me the invite. FML

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CorpsmanUp88 21

Wednesday 30 April 2014 22:40

Happy Birthday!!

DrippingSarcasm 20

Wednesday 30 April 2014 22:41

I would come to your birthday party. ☺️

barneypurpledino 1

Thursday 1 May 2014 17:35

Happy birthday! Though it sucks, you won't panic anymore. Coz you would never even think about it!! Ha ha

nowthatimhere 3

Thursday 1 May 2014 22:04

Don't feel too bad about it OP, you don't need to be around people like that on your birthday. Happy birthday, btw! This is your day, do something fun for you and don't stress out about it :)

icepick23 12

Thursday 1 May 2014 22:29

Happy birthday! You are awesome.

shujaswati 20

Friday 2 May 2014 17:30

feeling so pity for you, Happy bday :D do add me on fb so v can get bday wishes every year :)

nattlecakes 19

Friday 2 May 2014 22:33

You are not alone. I share this fear as well. Keep your head up though! Birthday parties aren't ever really that great anyway...

fantasyworld 37

Monday 5 May 2014 2:56

I'm sorry. Happy birthday anyways.

blackcatgirl46 21

Monday 5 May 2014 12:25

Some friends... : (

ragini95 16

Tuesday 6 May 2014 1:28

Has your anxiety kept you from making friends? Maybe that's the reason... either way it is still sad and you should still be proud for trying. Happy Birthday! :D