Today, I told my mom that my wife and I got her a birthday present, but she won't be getting it until April. That instantly pissed her off, cussing us out calling us cheap worthless selfish bastards. I was about to surprise her that she's finally going to be a grandma. 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 gave my wife a birthday present. For months she'd been talking about an expensive treadmill that she wanted, so I bought it. Her reaction when she saw it was to yell, "YOU THINK I'M FAT!" and burst into tears. FML
Today, my mother-in-law asked me when my fiancé and I were going to start having children. When I told her we weren't planning on having any, she went on a tirade about how selfish and cold I am for denying her precious grandchildren. Now she hates me. FML
Today, I sent my mom an email with "Bad news" as the subject. At the end of her reply, she said, "And don't scare me! I thought you were going to tell me you're pregnant!" I AM pregnant, and wanted to surprise her on her birthday. Guess I should get her something less disappointing. FML
Today, I surprised my wife with some new lingerie for our upcoming anniversary, thinking she would like it. Instead of a thank you, I got an ungrateful attitude from her instead. 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
Today, I found out that I'm going to be a father. Too bad I can't tell my wife. FML
Today, my husband and I told my parents that I finally managed to conceive. My mom burst into tears of joy and said how great it was that she's finally going to be a "real" grandma, all within earshot of our adopted and now-devastated daughter. FML
Today, for the third day in a row, my wife is bitching about her terrible birthday. She had messages wishing her a happy birthday from her friends instead of actual calls. Also, she knew that my pay comes in the day after, and she agreed to go shopping with me, as opposed to a present on the day. She is 54, going on 7. FML
Today, I bought my mother an expensive TV she had been looking at. After I bought it, she continued browsing for more stuff. I told her I couldn't afford the extra items. She got mad and called me "selfish". FML
Today, I bought my girlfriend a very expensive necklace. I gave it to her thinking she'd be extremely happy. Instead she was mad at me because my gift for our anniversary was better than hers. FML
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Dave_Davington 34
She has a point. You can't just do a thing you were going to do anyway and pass that off as a birthday present.
routerere 10
Ask the stork about it's return policy
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Comments (18)
Cody Vertigo Bonthoux 15
looks like someone won't seeing the grankid
tounces7 28
Her instantly angry reaction at not getting a material gift right away is a huge red flag. I'd seriously consider whether you want this extremely entitled self-centered person in your lives.
cheshireau 26
All these commenters stating that OP shouldn’t have done that and given the Mother a present - I hope you aren’t or won’t be parents. Typical materialism. You should be ashamed. This Mother is a POS.
Weirdfemme 2
Well, you already know she won't appreciate the kiddo, so deny her access, maybe? Remember, she may change her tune, but not so much her stripes, possibly.
Harley Osborne 8
Dude, that isn't a birthday present. At least get some flowers and a card!
yeongji 31
I think it would have been better if there was an actual present, even if it was something small and not related to the real deal. By doing so, you can then tell her that the real deal is coming next spring, so that way, your surprise will still be safe and she will be looking forward to it.
randybryant799 21
She sounds like a real charmer.