Anonymous
Aspley, Australia
Cheers
Today, for my birthday, my friend bought me a book on how to lose weight. FML
Collection
Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Same thing different taste
Timetoloseweight
France
Today, for my birthday, my friends and family gave me: A Wii Fit, a free year at the gym and a book of diet recipes. They didn't consult with each other. I've asked for "something corresponding to me". FML
Fat Bastard
Today, my son bought me some Slimfast for my birthday. FML
fatman
United States
Today, my mom signed me up for Weight Watchers as a surprise birthday present. FML
fatty
Gloucester, United States
Today, my parents gave me fat burner pills for my birthday. FML
bannana0zoom
Canada
Today, it's my birthday. My mom got me a gym membership and a bunch of clothes that are a few sizes too small. FML
not_so_sweet_sixteen
This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff
United States
Dude, where's my car?
Today, it's my sixteenth birthday. I was hoping to get a car. Instead, my parents got me a three month membership at the gym so I can lose weight. FML
Loot
United States
Today, I received a box in the mail from my mom which I assumed was a care package. It was a scale to encourage me to lose weight. FML
JackAttack
United States
Today, my mom just handed me a book called "100 Ways To Motivate Yourself." FML
jace17
United States
Today, my parents threw out the beautiful birthday cake my aunt made me, and served celery sticks at my party because I need to "watch my weight." FML
S. Fancyson
United States
Today, I gave my wife a birthday present. For months she'd been talking about an expensive treadmill that she wanted, so I bought it. Her reaction when she saw it was to yell, "YOU THINK I'M FAT!" and burst into tears. FML
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Maximusmime 20
Give her a book on how to be a good friend.
leafeon523 20
Sounds like they are being a bit heavy-handed about their message.
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Comments (65)
Dawnoftime 12
Remember, everything is subjective. Your friend might me sincerely worried about you.
Sweet_Melody 15
If it was my I would look at the gift in a positive way rather than negative way.
Sweet_Melody 15
*If someone gave my that for my birthday. (I couldn't edit my original comment, so I had to reply to my own because I didn't word it correctly and I made a typo.)
SashaTaras 26
Give it back on their birthday
CringePotato 14
Hey, at least she's trying to help? I mean, she sounds a little naïve, but also like a nice person.
proudspanishgirl 10
Well at least you friend is trying to help you. And if you are fat you have to lose weight! Good for you wealthy!
hotmessguy 13
It's the thought that counts? ??
JKPwnage 27
Maybe it's time to lose weight then. YDI
A1NoSauce 17
Your friend was rude in their approach, but maybe they've tried talking to you about it in the past OP. It's usually the closest friends who will actually try to help you address these issues because they care for you, and only want to see you live long. Like I said that approach was very rude, but maybe they thought it was time for some tough love?
marcelmg 10
Eat the book, tell her the tips didnt work.
Fester306 2
Lose 200 lbs by dropping them as a friend