Today, my boyfriend treated me to a surprise romantic dinner, got me a huge balloon bouquet, a dozen roses, and a beautiful card for my birthday. Too bad it's his ex's birthday and not mine. FML
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Today, my girlfriend made a delicious birthday breakfast, and she said there would be a surprise at the end. Today is not my birthday, it's her ex's. FML
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, 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, my husband booked a restaurant and a trip to the theatre for my birthday, and even got me some nice jewellery. It’s not my birthday. It is his ex-girlfriend’s birthday though. My birthday isn’t for another four months. It’s the thought that counts I suppose. Idiot. FML
Today, my boyfriend took me to dinner. There was a beautifully decorated table with rose petals and a huge bouquet and he told me he had ordered all this for me. I'd never felt so special. That is, until I had to get up for the couple whose table it actually was. FML
Today, my boyfriend and I went to his best friend’s birthday party. He got her red roses, a necklace and $100 Victoria’s Secret Gift Card. This year he forgot my birthday, gave me a hug and told me to leave his apartment because he had homework to do. We’ve been together for two years. FML
Today, I was going to take my boyfriend to Napa. It's my birthday and I wanted to do something big since last year my fiancée called off the wedding. My boyfriend just broke up with me because I'm "clearly not over" my ex. This makes two consecutive birthdays alone in romantic hotels I paid for. FML
Today, my boyfriend came to visit me for my birthday. Over dinner he handed me a blank card that had the words "I love you" hastily written on it. When the waiter came to take our order he informed him that we'd be paying separately. Happy Birthday. FML
Today, my boyfriend gave me the best birthday ever, then promptly broke up with me at midnight to get back with his ex, because he "didn't want to ruin my special day." FML
Today, my boyfriend brought me to a restaurant on a surprise date. I guess he didn't know that my ex-boyfriend now works there, and that he would be our waiter for the evening. FML
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perdix 31
Shut up and enjoy it. Next week, tell him about his error and you'll get double dinners, double flowers, etc. this year. Sounds like a plan, doesn't it?
madelinebriana 11
:( It was a simple slip of the mind. At least he still did something really nice and sweet for you! :)
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Comments (182)
MillerBeerTime 5
Only insecure girlfriends would know the exact date of her boyfriends ex's birthday. Seems like you got more on your plate than being mad at him for not remembering your birthday exactly. FYL
charvisioku 22
It was probably more that she said "Wait a minute, it's not my birthday" and he said "Oh... oh shit." and realised then told her he'd made a mistake. That seems like a much more logical assumption than "OP is insecure and memorized the ex's bday"...
bibobobonnor 8
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bibobobonnor 8
#181 you do realize she likely didn't know his ex's birthday off the top of her head, but was more than likely told this after she told her boyfriend it wasn't her birthday, use your common sense.
LennyComa 39
At least he cared enough to do all that...consider it a romantic suprise
michelele 0
cl4ptp 18
at least the gesture was meant for you
BVBARMY1238 9
EARLY BIRTHDAY!
hiandrews69 29
At least he was trying to be romantic. He could have just forgotten about you all together.
Esma_fml 10
Look at it this way: now he has to top that on your actual birthday, two dinners...Score!
JamieLT 22
At least he didn't do it for the ex, he just got confused.
jasonswife423 18
We need a follow up. Did you stay together? Did you cause a scene at the restaurant? Inquiring minds want to know!
HylianTwilight 21
He tried, OP! Hell, my SO is HORRIBLE with dates. Last year he wished me happy birthday March 9th, but he was two months too early. I got a kick out of it. Nonetheless, it was a sweet gesture that went wrong. Better he gave it to you than his ex.