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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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)
sentient 10
why is this an FML? how is your life ******? Whats the big deal? You suck at picking out jewelry, like the rest of us. Let the poor woman enjoy a gift she likes after saving your ass.
sparxva 12
How is this an FML? You just went from not having any money to not having a sense of your mother's taste. Let the woman pick her own jewelry, whiner.
kukopia 0
From now on only buy her things you want for yourself, like a baseball glove. Then she won't have to exchange them.
capilot 10
Chill, this is normal. I don't think I've ever even *heard* of a woman not exchanging jewelry for something else. She didn't expect you to get something she'd like. It's the thought that counts.
satanstoystore 0
oh boohoo. did she criticize your refridgerator art too? grow up!
giganticbrain 0
Haha good point.
bayybee 0
...not that big of a deal. she loved the gesture but there probably was one she had her eye on. it happens. grow up
ragsy 7
How is that an FML, unless you are cursing your bad taste in jewelry?
BunnyDrastic 0
That's ****** up
pieface57 0
This is really not an FML sorry. She said it was nice, but she would prefer a different one.
zen_fml 0
she did the right thing. you're a guy, don't be upset because you're not an expert on the tastes of a woman over 30.