Today, was my mom's birthday. I recently got my first job, thanks to her, and could finally afford to buy her something nice. I spent my first paycheck ever on buying her a very nice bracelet. She said it was nice, then asked if I would mind if she exchanged it for one she actually liked. 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, for my mom's 50th birthday, all she wanted was a certain gold bracelet. It was too much money for me to buy, so I bought the same one in silver. Right before I gave it to her, my older sister gave her the gold bracelet, which made her cry. When I gave her my present, she just said, "Oh." FML
Today, for my mom's birthday, I couldn't figure out what to get her, so I just took some of her jewelry, wrapped it up, and re-gifted it. She recognized it instantly. FML
Today, it's my birthday. My wife took me to my favorite restaurant for dinner. She made me pay for my birthday dinner, along with hers. She also got me a gift card to HER favorite store. FML
Today, for my birthday, my mom presented me with a $4,000 check to pay for my braces. I've been very self-conscious about my teeth for years. Everyone applauded and told me how happy they were for me. Later, my mom asked me for the check back. Apparently it was just meant to make her look good. 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
Today, my mom lit a candle in our living room, telling the family how much she loved it. She then went on the tell us that my dad got it for her and it must have been some cheap candle. I bought the candle as a gift for her on her birthday. FML
Today, as I was waiting in line to give my mom her birthday present, my dad gave her the exact same gift I'd also bought for her. FML
Today, I missed a call from my mom. It's my birthday, and glad she remembered, I called back to thank her. She was surprised when I brought up going out for dinner, and asked me what the occasion was. FML
Today, I bought my mom a gift certificate for a spa treatment for two so we could spend some quality time together. She took my sister. FML
Today, my mom asked me what I did with the first paycheck from my first "big girl" job. I told her I paid down my credit debt like a responsible adult. She rolled her eyes and said she was disappointed in me for not treating myself. She was serious. FML
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Sweny 0
At least she will pick herself up something she will actually wear,better then having it lying around in her room...still ungrateful thi!!
twd83 0
I've given plenty of jewelry for women in the past (mother, sister, girlfriend). Personally, I would rather them say something like this to me than wear something they do not like! You have given your Mom a gift that she is grateful for no doubt - just because she has a different personal preference does not take away from that!
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Comments (62)
RatIsKing 0
first! she's so ungrateful
CapinWinky 0
When you give a gift like that you are supposed to say "you can exchange it if you don't like it" as soon as they first look at it. It is rude not to. It is childish to expect someone to wear a thing they don't like to be nice. You gave a gift, not a burden.
BeeSkwaird 0
Sounds like a very considerate mom to me! She knew you didn't have much money and that the gift was a very important thing to both of you. I would have thanked my mom for such honesty—and been grateful she knew I wanted to get her something she wanted.
TheTruth1428 0
I agree with #14. This really isn't a FML, nor is it a YDI. You got her a gift, that was really nice of you. Unfortunately, it was something she didn't like and she politely asked if she could exchange it. The way you are making it is similar to buying a brand new pair of shoes for someone with no feet. Would you be mad at them for asking to exchange it for something they would get more use out of?
cerebellum_fml 0
props to the chick for being honest
Styna_fml 0
I think the scenario was handled well. it's better for the receiver to wear something they like than to throw the gift away. also, the mom asked the son if he minded.
skyler_kitttyyy 0
hey, don't be sad your a guy!!
Sweny 0
At least she will pick herself up something she will actually wear,better then having it lying around in her room...still ungrateful thi!!
MrCatman1125 2
Op thought she would like it.
sulitak 27
yeah, could have been said with more tact though
GreekYogurt 26
I agree. It's better the money is spent on something she will actually wear. That way it's money well spent.
FAKEstfu 0
I know how you feel. My mom eventually pawns/sells everything I give her. Fyl.
perdix 31
Look what it's done for the Wisconsin Tourism Federation!
ifinishlast 0
like maybe you guys hav different taste
youthink_fml 0
So what! Seriously. So the **** what! People do that all the time.
maveric101 0
imo not a big deal. you can't exactly tell beforehand if it matches her taste. let her exchange it, in the end you still bought her a bracelet she likes.
FromCFL 0
Okay, so your taste in bracelets isn't the same as your mother's.... It's not the end of the world. (& it's certainly not an FML!) She obviously appreciated the gift. Instead of whining about it, check out the bracelet she exchanges yours for & remember it as an example of her style. If you're old enough to hold a job, you should be old enough to understand the situation & shouldn't take it personally.
boone_fml 0
How is this an FML? Wah, mommy wanted a bracelet other than the one I got her.
Playdate 0
Moral of the story? Buy gift vouchers
moonlight_daze 8
Oh, well. It's the thought that counts.. Exchanging a gift is very rude though IMO.