Holidays: Today, because it was our first Christmas as a couple, I was...

By manhood fading away - 25/12/2016 20:24 - United Kingdom - Heckmondwike

Today, because it was our first Christmas as a couple, I was careful to get my girlfriend what I considered to be a very thoughtful gift. She opened it, took one look at it, made a face like I'd just kicked a puppy, and told me that in future it would be better if I just gave her money so she could buy her own presents. FML

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By Nickolas Neffster - 05/10/2011 00:14 - United States

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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By hoogimo - 24/11/2010 10:55

Today, after buying my girlfriend a $700 bracelet for Christmas, I hinted that I wanted a pair of Oakleys. She told me I shouldn't get her anything and that I should expect even less. FML

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By John - 19/11/2011 17:50 - United Kingdom

Today, I had a very long, complicated talk with my girlfriend. Apparently, since she isn't religious, she doesn't have to give anyone Christmas presents, and yet expects everyone to give her some. She then told me what I should get her. FML

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By Anon - 26/12/2015 02:03 - United States

Today, I thought my mom and I could put aside our differences and open our Christmas presents. When she opened mine, she turned to my dad and said she didn't want the present, so I could give it to someone else. 'Tis the season. FML

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No no no!

By paperbagforever - 01/11/2023 20:00

Today, the girl I have feelings for gave me a really thoughtful handmade gift. She apologized for not buying something. I meant to tell her it’s worth more than anything, or priceless, but my mouth instead said, “It’s worthless." FML

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By fmlguy - 10/12/2010 03:19

Today, I've been considering breaking up with my girlfriend so I don't have to buy her a Christmas present. FML

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Grateful

By Anonymous - 29/03/2021 07:59

Today, it was sister’s birthday. I decided to give her money instead of a present, because I couldn’t come up with a gift idea. When she opened the envelope and took the $100 out, she looked at me and asked me if this was the best I could’ve done. FML

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By dude, where's my balls? :( - 22/12/2012 20:25 - United States - Anchorage

Today, my mom and I went to Best Buy for some Christmas shopping. She picked up some presents for me and told me not to look at what she was buying. When we got to the register, she didn't have enough money, and I ended up having to buy my own presents. FML

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By flyakite29 - 20/07/2009 16:36 - United States

Today, my girlfriend came home and announced that she'd just bought a $40 pair of flipflops. She then declared that I wouldn't be getting a birthday gift this year due to budget shortfalls. For hers a month prior, I'd got her a $300 piece of jewelry. FML

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Her revenge

By Anonymous - 25/02/2020 22:00

Today, I broke up with my girlfriend. She then proceeded to ask for all the gifts she gave me for Christmas back. FML

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nitsud82 14

Monday 26 December 2016 6:26

ok, with a post like this I have to know, what did you get her?

TacoTheDank 27

Monday 26 December 2016 6:33

Wow that is super harsh (but at least she's being honest), but still, FYL...

Comments

honestjane 22

Tuesday 27 December 2016 0:04

Did you get her a gym membership and/or diet supplements? Unless your present could be construed as a negative comment on how she looks, I can't imagine what would illicit such a response. (Unless it was a framed oil painting of your manhood.) We need more info and perhaps specifically ask her what she would like next time.

enginsteve 17

Tuesday 27 December 2016 4:54

my gf told me that our first xmas as well. So the next xmas I bought her 12 printer cartridges for the wrong printer. We are now engaged!

Artfulkatana 3

Tuesday 27 December 2016 6:35

I just can't stress how important communication in relationships is. My wife won't surprise me with anything unless I have an idea of what it is in fear of it being in poor taste. You might lose the "fun" of the mystery, but you get to cherish the intimacy of knowing and communicating with someone so deeply. It's a whole different world.

0neiros 14

Tuesday 27 December 2016 8:48

From now on, only give donations to charity in her name, let's see her bitch about that,

NightKat 25

Tuesday 27 December 2016 17:46

Maybe next time you could ask her friends to help you shop? My boyfriend consolidated with my mom, sister in law, and my two best friends while picking out my Christmas presents. Gift cards to her favorite places are really nice too.

mywolfie 10

Tuesday 27 December 2016 20:06

What did you get her?

teechur 15

Wednesday 28 December 2016 2:35

You know my husband has given me some strike out gifts over our 33 1/2 years together, but he never knows it. You sound like a great guy and you deserve better. There is someone out there who won't care if you DO have bad taste in gifts. She will love you for you, and would never be so tacky as to tell you she'd rather have money than a gift from your heart.

goream2013 6

Wednesday 28 December 2016 7:12

At least you tried, I wish my man would give me anything other than money or fancy jewelry. I literally have a drawer full of jewels that i don't wear, and can't due to work. Every once and a while (on a weekend) I'll get one out and wear it for a day, but I feel super silly doing so. Just once I would love a heartfelt note, or a small keychain from a movie I love or something. He's the perfect man, but just goes for the default present. Must buy woman sparkly rock. Woman love sparkly rock....