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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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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Comments (94)
JKPwnage 27
Talk to them. They clearly don't know how to celebrate a birthday.
mollydick 12
i took this to mean that your family got you the train tickets so i really was thinking they were stupid.
daddysgirl0615 4
I know how you feel I turned 19 today and I chose to stay at my boyfriends because not only do they not celebrate with me they haven't talked to me since my last one
IndefiniteBeauty 17
**** them, it's /your/ birthday. You're not required to spend your day with your family. Spend it how you want to, they can be angry all they want. You having fun and doing what you want doesn't make you selfish. They're selfish.
tamesenicole 27
Screw them. Do something for you happy legal day
LexiD19 26
My birthday is today as well. Happy birthday OP!
worldclassrager 41
Double party?
bulletsinthewind 21
Well you should forget they said anything and enjoy your time with your boyfriend
pinque 19
Do what makes you happy
calucalay 13
It's because it was your 21st (according to your domain) they wanted an excuse to drink. Happy Birthday anyways!