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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Top comments
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)
leeleea 3
its not like he messed up ur name just the date all the stuff he was doing for u was still for u and not for the other girl....it was just a simple mistake
purplmurpl 5
Awww... At least he tried!
NicollieOlliO 0
At least you know he cares!!!
SimplyEerb 3
Well... you'll get double the presents this year for when your actual birthday comes (;
little_one 20
Just be happy he's the kind of guy to do something like this for you. When it comes to birthdays or Christmas last minute he's always like sooo what do you want? OP he did this for you no prompting required shows how thoughtful he is even if it was a mistake.
Pandacupcakelove 26
Awwww :( Well, atleast you know he cares about you?
Enslaved 38
It amazes me how some guys are so bad when it comes to birthday/ anniversary dates but ask them a sports trivial question and they'll remember the play, the player, year, score etc.....all in fine details. :P
MaryPoppins88 14
It's called selective memory lol
mrperspire 4
It's the thought
1crabbygirl 10
So he doesn't have strong calendar skills. But he sounds like he put a lot of effort into making you feel special. Put your birthday in his phone, enjoy the *total* surprise, and tell him thanks anyway after huffing some helium from those balloons.
loserman67 36
Did you recall that it was his ex's birthday before or after you gave him the obligatory "Thank you" ********? Hopefully it was before. Use it to your advantage to get even more swag and attention for your special day. "Wow Sweetie, if this is what you would do for your ex, I cannot wait to see what I get on my birthday!" Get set for some diamonds!