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
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, it's the day after my birthday. My boyfriend got me nothing. Nor did he do anything for me for Valentine's Day. Whereas I got him an $85 game for his birthday, planned a surprise visit to his family so he could see them and his pets, and spent all day Valentine's Day making the house spotless, as well as cakes. 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, I got out of work, and just wanted to relax after a stressful day. Instead, I came home to a surprise birthday party that my boyfriend set up. My birthday isn't even until next week, and I secretly hate two of the people he invited. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My boyfriend had been telling me for the past two weeks that he had something planned for the occasion. His plan? Me watching TV with his parents, who hate me, while he went to work. His gift? A brand new Xbox 360 for himself. FML
Today, on my birthday night, my husband decided to book a trip for himself to go on a solo trip, leaving me with the kids. Instead of hanging out with us and celebrating, he's yelling at our son to leave him alone so he can finish booking the airfare and car rental. Great birthday. FML
Today, it was my birthday dinner with my family. Everyone was making an effort to avoid a certain topic. Later my 5 year old cousin gives me a nice hand drawn card of me and my boyfriend. Apparently no one had the heart to tell her my boyfriend had broken up with me on my birthday. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My boyfriend had promised that the day would belong to me. But no, I had to drive 80km forth and back to pick him up from work, then he took pictures with his new camera lens, then he decided what to eat, demanded a massage, and then he just fell asleep. Happy birthday to me. FML
Today, my family and friends threw a surprise birthday party for me, after I'd said multiple times that I didn't want one. I turned and left and now everybody is angry at me and calling me ungrateful and spoiled. FML
Today, it was my birthday. My family usually gives me a financial gift, but didn't this time and said nothing about it. I cooked my own birthday dinner without help, then washed everyone's dishes. I got my own cake and ate it alone because they were too busy getting drunk. Nobody bothered to sing Happy Birthday either. FML
Today, it's my birthday, I received two cards, one from my mum and one from my son, that my mum gave to him to give to me. My entire family said they couldn't be bothered going out for dinner for my birthday. My two 'friends' didn't even send a card, never mind a gift or want to meet up. FML
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expertsmilee 26
You took the midnight train going anywhere?
LilsBills300 19
Wow that's awful of them. If I were you I just ignore it and have great birthday. Happy birthday OP!
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OhWhoCares 42
Honestly, screw them. Where's the middle finger emoji when you need it? If I were you, I'd reply back that they should've appreciated the past 5 birthdays you wasted with them, since they didn't even acknowledge you. I hope you had (have?) a great time! May all of your birthday wishes come true, OP.
bonermonkey 31
You ought to be able to spend your birthday however you want, and if you usually spend it with them, then taking time out to spend one with your boyfriend shouldnt be a big deal. Never mind the fact that they clearly never celebrate with you anyway so what exactly do they have to guilt trip you about?
vikky538 29
I feel you OP. It happens when you least think of them
Our_name_ 14
Ugh just ugh... Next time catch the plane just to get further away from that family
CosmicElk 26
screw them! happy birthday!
GirasolNegro 22
Turn off your cell phone, and stay away from the internet (incase your family e-mails you) for the weekend, and have a blast with your boyfriend!!
amanda182 19
I wouldn't even worry about it. Do you.
2nd 20
When you get back tell them exactly why you did it. Happy Birthday OP
Dexter83_fml 17
Happy birthday OP this has meg griffin all over it
chosha_fml 27
I hope you texted them all back with the same thing you told us. After five years, it was definitely fair for you to assume they were not planning any kind of celebration.