MyNameIsNotJeff
United States
Today, my girlfriend bought me a pet tarantula. I now have one of my biggest fears crawling around my house. FML
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
Shouldn't you be at the ER?
Today, I finally gave in and agreed to try holding my girlfriend's pet tarantula. The moment I did, it bit me. According to her she’s had him 4 years and he’s never so much as nipped her, never mind a full bite. Lucky me. My hand is twice the normal size and I can feel my heartbeat in it. FML
Hannah
United States
Today, I faced down the Godzilla of all spiders. I smashed the goddamned holy shit out of it. Trying to impress my cute new roommate, I scooped up the remains and showed him. It was his pet tarantula. FML
cricketsins
United States
Today, my sister told me she found my escaped tarantula and put it in a box on my bed. I never had a tarantula, and the box was empty when I checked. FML
MushyKetchup
Amarillo, United States
Today, a tarantula joined my stuffed animal collection in its drawer. It, unfortunately, wasn't stuffed. FML
Boyufd
Today, knowing that I have severe arachnophobia, my brother brought over his friend's tarantula. One hour later, the spider got loose. It's been 5 hours and I'm afraid to go to sleep. FML
Boyufd
They're not real
Today, my girlfriend, KNOWING I have severe arachnophobia, changed the wallpapers on my phone and tablet to pictures of tarantulas, all because she's mad at me. And she won't change it back. FML
QWERTY
Today, my roommate thought it would be a good idea to show me his huge new tarantula despite knowing that I have extremely severe arachnophobia. I ended up killing it with a book and apparently now owe him $500. FML
Anonymous
She definitely won though
Today, as part of our prank war, my girlfriend found a hairy tarantula picture and stuck it on the wall. I hadn't yet told her I'm arachnophobic, and when I saw it I passed out and hit my head hard enough to need an ambulance. She decided she's won the war and I don't get a say in the matter. FML
eyes wide SHIT
Australia
Today, I spotted a huge spider in my bedroom. I freaked out at first, but I managed to confront my arachnophobia and killed it with a book. I was ecstatic and went to tell my boyfriend. By the time I returned to my room, the "dead" spider had vanished. Now I'm too scared to sleep. FML
jillydark6609
United States
Today, I found a big spider on my wall. I have arachnophobia, and I was trying to kill it with my shoe. I pulled back and hit myself in the face, causing me to fall backwards. The spider is still alive somewhere in my house. FML
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Akerra89 14
I would thank her for that and kindly mention your fear of spiders, and ask to get another pet together.
dakatabg 31
Blah, that is not a good pet
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Kazze 31
Well, looks like it's time to burn the house down.
amileah13 26
I would be running and screaming away. And probably dump my bf if he ever did that
Ms_ValS 27
That's what I was thinking. First thought was, is she doing this to trigger an argument about how much she doesn't even know him which hopefully ends up in a break up. Well at least he can fling the damn thing at her right out of its tank when it's over. But I'm guessing with their 8 legs those things hang on real good.
JazNim17 18
It may be that she legitimately didn't know he was afraid of spiders. She might have thought a tarantula was a cool pet and didn't think he'd be the type of guy to be scared of tarantulas. It's hard for some people to admit what they're scared of. I dated a guy for a whole year before I ever learned he was afraid of snakes, and I only learned it by accident, so I wouldn't go assigning her bad motives just yet, 87.
Hiimhaileypotter 53
Actually, #98, the problem isn't just if she knew or didn't know about his fear. When you live with someone, "surprise" pets are never a good idea (whether it's for you or for them). You should always discuss when pets should be added into the household, it's just irresponsible not to. And it's how a lot of animals get dumped in shelters.
Dkman 11
KILL IT WITH FIRE
messymessiah 11
As much as I'm also afraid of spiders I would love one as a pet, definitely not a surprise pretty though. Still I do agree, that suck OP.
Migole 36
Because it's always a good idea to get a pet without asking the other person first ... (or if you've talked at length about it before und are sure about the responsibility). Just like all of those parents who buy their children the newest trend pet without any knowledge and then dump them at the next street corner for "making too much work" asshats.
ShadJV 0
The weird thing is, my name IS Jeff and I'm also terrified of spiders.
bazookajoey 27
Wow she doesn't know you at all, you 2 should really get to know each other better
limabeans101029 21
14- No, he needs to burn his house down.
ohSNAPyall 27
Surprise pets are generally not a good idea. You don't want to end up in a situation like this where the recipient doesn't want to take care of the pet.
Ramos808 29
Be honest with your girlfriend! She will definitely understand why you don't want a tarantula in your home