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iPhone 8? So bougie.

PoorAfMan - 03/10/2021 17:00

Today, my friend who doesn’t pay bills, still lives at her parent’s rent free, and hasn't finished her Associate’s is debating what color she should order her iPhone 13 in. Meanwhile, I have a Master’s, pay an astronomical amount in mortgage and bills, and still have the iPhone 8. FML

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Haddy - 17/01/2022 14:01

Today, my daughter would rather make payments on a payment plan for a $2000 Gucci purse, yet she refuses to move out and get a place on her own, or chip in for rent. She’s 29. FML

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Xixi - 15/09/2022 06:30

Today, my boyfriend says he “can’t afford” to buy some Pampers and formula for our daughter, yet he just pre-ordered the iPhone 14, and bought his weekly weed supply. FML

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But I need it!

InDebted - 02/05/2022 02:00 - United States - Kula

Today, my jobless husband wants to buy the latest iPhone. His current phone is in good condition, except that he has a 1000 apps on it slowing it down. We're also in deeply crushing debt from all his bad financial decisions from his severely loss-making business. FML

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In this economy?

Anonymous - 28/07/2023 21:00 - United States - Ontario

Today, I'm broker than ever. I work a full time job but I STILL can't afford basic adult necessities. My mom keeps asking me to pay a bill that I can't afford (and has nothing to do with her) but she's been opening my mail, and questions my unpaid bills. I'm 36 and I can't afford to move out. FML

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Many such cases

Anonymous - 14/01/2026 22:00

Today, I realized I’m what they call “first world poor.” I own a phone and a laptop paid for with credit, and every time I use them it’s to check my emails to see all my new job application rejections, and to check my bank so I can watch my savings dwindling away. FML

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anonymous - 18/02/2012 22:07 - United States

Today, I realized that with all the money I've spent on repairs for my iPhone through the months, I could have bought a phone that doesn't die horribly whenever I so much as give it a mean look. FML

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Any excuse

GonnnaBBroke - 04/06/2021 22:01

Today, I lived at home rent free, until now. According to my mother, I receive "too many packages" from online shopping, and now I need to "chip in." FML

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Anonymous - 08/11/2010 10:47 - United States

Today, my friend bought a smartphone and updated his Facebook status with it. Two weeks ago he signed an apartment lease with another friend. Four months ago he bought a new handgun. Seven months ago he bought a new TV. He's owed me $300 for a year and a half. FML

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suzyyy - 23/02/2011 09:18 - Netherlands

Today, I had to sell my phone to pay for the phone bill. FML

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Kick the bum out

SleeplessinNJ - 20/10/2020 17:02 - United States - Raritan

Today, after spending money on all the furniture and decor in our apartment, paying rent every month from my bank account, paying for all the groceries, and paying for all the dog supplies, my fiance asked why I don't keep saving thousands of dollars every month, while he pays for none of it. FML

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Warp1978 15

Sunday 3 October 2021 18:33

Does your phone work? Then it's fine. You don't need to bow to pressure and update your phone every year. Be happy with what you have

JackWood 20

Sunday 3 October 2021 18:16

Never had an i anything.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 3 October 2021 17:02

The moral of the story: Be nice to your parents.

qtdani892_ 7

Sunday 3 October 2021 17:23

Life isn’t fair

JackWood 20

Sunday 3 October 2021 18:16

Never had an i anything.

RichardPencil 30

Sunday 3 October 2021 23:13

iFeel sorry for you. iKnow you would like it because iCan say the products are great!

KristyRoseTakeMeHome 12

Monday 4 October 2021 18:22

iSee. iPrefer Samsung myself.

Warp1978 15

Sunday 3 October 2021 18:33

Does your phone work? Then it's fine. You don't need to bow to pressure and update your phone every year. Be happy with what you have

LieutenantDimwit 5

Sunday 3 October 2021 18:54

Be happy for what you have :) I had the iPhone 4 when the iPhone X was out

Hangryko 31

Sunday 3 October 2021 20:04

There could be a reason why she hasn't finished her education and is living at home. Do you really know the whole story? Maybe her parents offered to buy the new phone for her. Anyway, it's definitely unfortunate that you work so hard and still can't afford the new one. At least your current phone still works.

Tony Steele 4

Sunday 3 October 2021 21:06

And? why you hating on it? Go mind your own business

bluntaf 3

Sunday 3 October 2021 22:12

life isn't fair, it never will be. some days you're winning and others you're loosing. and as you get older life gets even more unfair, you'll be happier if you stop comparing. A few months from now,your sister might be struggling and you might be doing great... support eachother.