Today, I finished booking the non-refundable cruise for my wife and I to the Bahamas. I did this after confirming once again that my mother could take care of our son while we're away. An hour after I paid, she called back saying she mistook the dates and can't do it anymore. FML
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A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, the cruise that I was looking forward to for over a year was cancelled due to the coronavirus. Trying to salvage what was left of my vacation, I booked a hotel for a few days near a local beach. They just announced that the beach was closed and the hotel is refusing to refund my money. FML
Today, my wife and I had to cancel our family vacation to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas that we had planned for almost two years and spent thousands on, because our son tripped over his suitcase and dislocated his ankle as we were leaving to go to the airport. FML
Today, I learned that my son’s godmother forgot about the baptism date and booked a family holiday to Italy. Her mother is also on the trip and she is the officiant. I gave them both the date over 6 months ago. Everything is already booked on our side for that date. FML
Today, my girlfriend bought two tickets for a cruise to the Bahamas. Too bad the second ticket isn't for me. I guess her ex-boyfriend will have a wonderful time with her. FML
Today, my husband called me selfish and ungrateful then canceled the cruise he’d booked as a surprise. I only asked if we could get a sitter for the kids. I’m a stay at home mom who homeschools and co-sleeps. We never get a single minute alone, so excuse me for wanting some adult time. FML
Today, my mother "borrowed" money from my stash to help pay for her vacation to the Dominican Republic. The same trip I'm not allowed to go on. FML
Today, I told my boyfriend I wouldn't be able to get any time off work to go to Mexico with him, and that we'd have to get our tickets refunded, and reschedule. He said not to bother, and that he already had someone else in mind to take with him. FML
Today, a friend is refusing to pay her final portion on the vacation we’ve been planning for over a year. She's met a new guy and he’s uncomfortable with her going on a girls' trip. We’ve been planning this trip longer than she’s known him and it’s too close to the date for us to get a full refund. FML
Today, my boyfriend told me that he wanted to break up with me but it had to be after our cruise together because he doesn't want to lose out on money. Can't wait for the Bahamas. FML
Today, I surprised my 10-year-old nephew with an invitation to my family's upcoming Disney Cruise for his birthday, since he previously said he wanted to go. He said no. He'd "changed his mind." The ticket is nonrefundable. FML
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lexieB2014 19
Try and see if someone else will do it. the worse they could say is no
SexySlayer1248 18
I would feel like she did it on purpose
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Comments (51)
dabob 2
i dont see a problem in 5's picture
hurley12 30
You have to know at least one other person you could ask. It's not the end of the world.
awaydoggy 8
non-refundable is such a bithch!
nikolkaw 9
How old is your son? Maybe he can stay with a friend? Unless he is an infant. :/
fresh247 10
granny probably has a hot date
feelsfeelsfeels 8
Stuff him in your luggage and take him with you.
cougar41 8
Find another sitter. It's only for a week. I'm sure u have friends. And remember never rely on your mother again
QueenMichael 16
That's "for my wife and me to the Bahamas."
Satoaoi 13
don't have kids next time. they can ruin these types of things. or you can idk take the baby too. selfish >~>
Apple_2404 11
I would feel like a terrible parent leaving my son behind to go on a holiday. Your child should be the most important person in your life- I don't understand why you'd want to leave him behind. Make it a family trip!
skyeyez9 25
Being on a cruise sucks with an infant to be honest. They are not used to their environment and whine more, their sleep schedule is all messed up from the time zone difference. So you will be stuck in the cabin with the baby the entire time. They can get seasick...etc spending a week away isnt going to ruin their son. Maybe they are exhausted and need to reconnect in their marriage. Being a parent calls for sacrifices, but you still need alone time every now and then from your child.
Apple_2404 11
#77 if the infant is too young to be going on a cruise then in my opinion they are too young for their parents to be dumping them off with relatives to go on a holiday where they would be not be able to return in case of emergency. It's one thing to leave an infant with someone for a night to have some adult time but not to go off on cruise. That's absolutely selfish. It would make more sense to do more appropriate holidays until your child is old enough to enjoy a cruise with you.