Today, I ran into an old friend, and she remarked how she couldn't believe we hadn't seen each other in a year. Except not only did I attend her baby shower a few weeks ago, I spent hundreds of dollars on a unique gift. 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, I ran into an old friend for whom I used to have feelings. I hadn't seen her in years, so I thought it would be funny if I went up to her and said, "Hey, you look familiar, do I know you?" She thought I had really forgotten her and burst into tears. FML
Today, I spent a lot of money buying a birthday gift for a close friend, only to find out I'm not even invited to the party. FML
Today, I ran into an old friend of mine at the store. All was going fine, until she showed me her new fiancé. My now ex-boyfriend. FML
Today, I received a birthday present from a friend. It was the very same gift I gave to her for Christmas. FML
Today, I can't seem to let go of what my family had done. Years ago, they spent hundreds, if not a thousand, for gifts on a family friend's baby shower, yet have bought nothing for my shower, which was two months ago, not to mention none of them attended the shower either. They've had the registry for 5 months, and I'm due in 3 days. FML
Today, I received an angry phone call from a friend whose birthday party I missed last night. Yesterday, I gave birth to my son. She claims that I ruined her party and demands I still bring her a birthday gift. FML
Today, I went to a high school reunion. An old friend I hadn't seen in a while suddenly came up to me and gasped, "Oh, thank God!" I was about to greet her and catch up when she added, "I'm not the only one who gained weight!" FML
Today, I ran into an old friend at the grocery store and told them, "Let’s catch up soon!" We then ran into each other in every single aisle. It got awkwarder and awkwarder, and by the fifth time I was pretty sure neither of us wanted to see the other ever again. FML
Today, after I spent quite some time getting thoughtful gifts for my friend and her kids ahead of their visit, she made a big fuss about how she'd "forgotten" to bring the gift she'd bought for me. Later, she casually admitted that she'd intentionally not bought me anything because she, "didn't think I'd need it." FML
Today, I hung out with a friend who has been too busy to hang out with me in a few months. I decided to make the day super special with fun plans and spent a lot of money doing so. When I got home, her Facebook status said, "Pointless day, gone to bed." FML
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Top comments
Kinoster 20
The exact same thing happened to me but instead of a babyshower it was her wedding.
dancer4life143 13
That sucks :/ but considering you just went to her baby shower, I'm sure she's just been really busy with her new baby and REALLY sleep deprived, so try not to take it personally(:
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Comments (65)
chocolateisyum 12
Guys I'm sorry for my first comment. I tried to edit it, but ran out of time. I'm sorry about that OP. Especially since you spent so much money on her. But if she just had a baby, she is probably not getting much sleep and very forgetful.
tne201992 12
They give you the whole damn time to edit, and it took you that long?
littlemsweirdo 12
Im sorry but both your comments dont contribute much.
Harpy20 24
I think you're lost.
littlemsweirdo 12
Yeah, this was a response to another comment. I am an idiot.
Liamj774 36
You make new friends everyday
pradip 26
Probably she might not have opened her gifts yet, also people are busy and fail to notice people in baby shower particularly weddings.
littlemsweirdo 12
Who the hell doesnt open their gifts after a few weeks?!
foshizzle82 7
22 - do you think people thumb you down because you make reference to being thumbed down in your profile? Just a thought.
ICastillo 25
Well if she is that clueless go to her house and steal your gift back and give it to her again for a different occasion.
SApprentice 34
Point that fact out to her then. I'm sure the discomfort will be punishment enough.
winkydog4056 16
Those darn hormones....
muurph 4
How awkward was it when you told her you were at the baby shower?
chrissy2 28
Haha! She's probably suffering from pregnancy brain :P
yahoowizard 16
Hundreds of dollars =0? Is it just me or is that way too much
chrissy2 28
True...why would you spend that much money on someone who would not notice you being at a shower?
Ameel_fml 19
That was my first thought too. I can understand spending hundreds of dollars (on something like a crib, for example) for a family member or close friend. But why would you spend so much on someone who clearly isn't a close friend and/or doesn't even know who you are? And why bother with an expensive and "unique" gift anyway? Most would-be mothers are just happy to get things that are practical and will help them with those first few weeks after giving birth. Things like baby wipes, disposable diapers, diaper creams, muslin blankets...they are practical gifts that parents sometimes forget to buy because they are so focused on those bigger items like cribs, toys and safe-proofing the house.
glitterxox 0
Poor OP! I would have been upset too. But why did you spend so much money on a person who doesn't seem to care too much about you?