Today, I asked my dad what his plans for Friday were. Apparently, he's going to a concert with my step-mom all evening. It's been their plan for months. Friday is my birthday. That's been set since the day I was born. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I heard my dad complaining that he won't be able to go to a concert, because it's happening on my birthday. This is the first time he's even acknowledged my birthday in over ten years. FML
Today, my partner's mother and I had been planning a little surprise get-together for his birthday. A surprise weeks in the making was ruined by my dad asking, "Aren't you supposed to be going to (his parent's town name) this afternoon?" in front of him. Thanks dad. FML
Today, I called my dad to inform him I was coming home from college for the weekend. Expecting him to be excited, he responded with "why?" This weekend was my birthday. FML
Today, I called my dad asking him to wish me a happy birthday. Yay. FML
Today, it was both my and my stepmother's birthday. In preparation, my dad bought a huge banner with my stepmother's name on it, and a lovely birthday cake. When I told him it was also my birthday, he just grunted and taped a post-it note to the banner with my name on it. Same with the cake. FML
Today, it's my birthday. I'd asked my mom weeks ago if she could watch my kids, so my husband and I could go celebrate. She told me an hour before we were supposed to leave I'd have to reschedule, so she could watch my brother's kids while he goes out for fun. Gee, thanks mom. FML
Today, is the day of the biggest concert in the state of Florida, and it's also my birthday. I was so excited to hear my mom got tickets. It was for her boyfriend and her. I'm stuck at home babysitting. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My father didn't get me a birthday present or do anything for me, and acted as though he only came to visit because it was expected. Yet when it was his birthday a couple months ago, he expected me to take him out and pay for it FML
Today, I looked at my father's Facebook for the first time in a month to see a status saying, "Making wedding plans!" Really? When was he planning on telling his own daughter? FML
Today, I called my mom to let her know I was coming home for my upcoming birthday, as I haven’t seen my parents in months. She then stated she hated my birthday because it reminded her she was getting older, and they may have preexisting plans that evening anyways. Really feeling the family love… FML
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Lisa89 3
I don't see the issue. The concerts are only on specific days, if it was something they really wanted to see, Friday would be the only day they could go. Why can't his parents go to the concert and celebrate OPs birthday all day on the Saturday? If this was me in this situation I'd let them go to their concert and just suggest we go out for dinner the next day or any time that weekend to celebrate my birthday. And not bitch about it on FML. OP, get over it.
hiloman500 0
really? I wouldn't have guessed...
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Comments (133)
ilovemunro 0
Wow, that is so f'd up. How can you parent do that ? FYL
thatonename 7
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because it's only a birthday. who cares? I haven't done anything with family for a birthday since I was eight. you're another year older, whoopdie-freaking-do.
piiing 0
some people love their family, and aren't douche bags like you. plus, they give you presents.
lionheart822 13
my philosophy on this is if you're old enough to know what "FML" means then you're old enough to stop crying about your parents forgetting your birthday. just go out and hang out with your friends OP.
freddyisepic 2
^ true
mentalhotdog 0
if they have any
flawedgenius 6
Meal with parents/other relatives in decent restaurant... I wouldn't want to go to the same concert as my parents...
Lucidium 0
step mums are evil
Temi25 6
your really attention seeking
sneakysnake 0
OP, at least you have a birthday
Mapholisto 7
Hahah, how I wish my family viewed it like that. I would love to not celebrate my birthday. Instead, I argue with my family for the month prior to my birthday about how I'd like it if we didn't, and them calling me selfish and all sorts of stuff because I don't want them to waste the time and the money. And, even when I'm moved out and married here in a bit, they still insist that they'll be getting me things and taking me out to dinner and whatnot. So, you see, it's a big deal for some people. And wanting to spend some time with your family on your birthday does not seem terrible to wish for. This isn't quite an "FML" moment, but it is still sad, I think.
jvillan87 5
uh...you don't?
VorpikeII 17
lol. just remind them starting like 15 days b4. that's what I do lol. anyways, how do u know there not planning u a suprise party?
mushysquirrel 0
#12 haha good question...
kdig26 0
someone has a stick shoved up their ass this morning...
xoxilovesoccerxo 0
maybe its a surprise party ... wait for it op
Magex 12
I've known what FML means since I was 8
hiloman500 0
really? I wouldn't have guessed...
NJXD 0
what a dick
prettypinkpixie 9
It sucks that he seemed to forget your birthday. But just because it's your birthday doesn't mean he can't have plans of his own.
MusicXisXii 0
or, maybe he doesn't CARE.
IStoleTheCookies 16
or maybe he thinks OP is old enough to not wanna hang out with them on his/her birthday because they are old enough to make their own plans and maybe have some ******* friends to do something with. maybe OP needs to grow some balls and get a life and stop clinging onto his/her daddies hand.
PenguinToucher 0
Maybe they'll take you with them! A birthday surprise YOU'LL NEVER SUSPECT!
domosumo 0
What a team!
jsmathwiz 2
You're cute. I'm a nerd ;)
nerdsgetmehot 23
Sorry, OP! My parents almost forgot my birthday this year; I had to remind them. Neither of them got me a gift. It happens!
agraff_fml 0
take this as an initiative to have a house party.
ericamari3x 0
win.
sovetskiy 8
**** yeah. I'd binge drink and smoke so much weed that it wouldn't be funny
ipwnlosers 4
94- You drink weed?
RUSH777 0
That isn't even what he said.
CiCi1986 0
Maybe they are planning a surprise party.
piiing 0
eternal optimist?
that_is_Nathy 9
That's great. Birthday-Party without annoying parents and stuff^^
sharkwad85 0
Get over it
rsmmsm 1
lol yea mAn