now what
San Leandro, United States
Today, my husband came home with a Christmas gift from a coworker. It's the same thing I got him. FML
Collection
Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Same thing different taste
thrifty gone wrong
El Cajon, United States
Today, I received a birthday present from a friend. It was the very same gift I gave to her for Christmas. FML
Anonymous
Simply having a wonderful Xmas time!
Today, I came home and told my husband that I got my own Christmas present so he would have something to give me at the family gathering. He asked me if it was wrapped. I said it was. He said, "Nice." No follow up questions at all. FML
marriedtoatool
Sydney, Australia
Today, I received from my husband for Christmas the body lotion that only he uses. And nothing else. FML
Anonymous
Tucson, United States
Today, my husband still hadn't gotten me anything for Christmas, so I bought and wrapped my own presents. Then I had my husband write 'to me, from him' on them so that I won't be embarrassed in front of my family on Christmas when it comes time to open presents. FML
JaneSimple
Keeping up appearances
Today, just like every other celebratory day (like my anniversary or birthday) I ordered my own Christmas present. My husband doesn't get it. I tried to explain. He openly admits he has no idea what I like and has no interest in learning, but wants me to have something to open so he won't look bad. FML
Anonymous
Today, I bought a rather unique shirt for my boyfriend, planning to give it to him for Christmas. He showed up wearing the same shirt. This isn't the first time this has happened. FML
HeSucks
United States
Today, my boyfriend gave me a box of chocolates for Christmas. I thought it was sweet until I noticed the heart drawn on the back. It's the same box of chocolates I gave him for Christmas. Christmas last year. FML
Sad elf
Brookfield, Australia
Today, after weeks of tirelessly organising a Secret Santa with work colleagues, we finally exchanged gifts. I got a stapler, which had been stolen from my desk the day before. FML
Anonymous
Adelaide, Australia
Today, I opened my Christmas presents with my husband. One of the things he got me was a ball gag. "Yeah," he said with a grin, "That one's more for me but I didn't wanna buy myself headphones." Cue our son asking me what it was. FML
Florida
Winchester, United States
Today, when I went to work, my nice coworker gave me a gift basket. And cookies. I had to tell him that I caught his kid keying my car last night. FML
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wookieewhosshe 29
hope it's not something to spice things up in the bedroom
keyahkeyah 13
That's kind of weird that his coworker bought him something that you would of..
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singer0421 32
I'm sure he'll understand if you explain what happened. Then you can go shopping with him for something else later!
hamrtym 15
Double the pleasure, double the fun. If he ever breaks it he'll have another one!
IvyOswin 17
I hope you have the gift receipt. Tell him and make a day trip out of him picking his new gift. New gift and a couple's outing. Problem solved.
prettyinpink4884 9
Time for some last minute shopping? Go OP go!!!
reneetlovesyou 30
Whatever it is, i find it strange that OP when either too cheap (since normally you get more lavish gifts for your spouse) or that the coworker went so grand. Definitely an abnormal situation.
Enslaved 38
Sucks when you think all of your shopping is done early, only to find you need to deal with that craziness of returning items and now having to shop in over crowded stores with last minute vultures! And there's never anything good left but broken or over priced things.
rhysfucker 24
**Flaps wings menacingly**
Chiroptera_Man 10
Now I want to know what is is...
orbit 22
Hopefully it wasn't Christmas sex
vikky538 29
wow...OPs husband got a well understanding co worker...which is weird...
fifil_fml 18
To all the people saying that the OP is a cheapskate.. Maybe they just do a low key Christmas? Or it could have been one of a few presents? Either way I agree it's strange the coworker knows the husband well enough to get him the same gift as the OP.
lfrider92 21
My thoughts exactly