Miscellaneous: Today, I found out I have to give my father-in-law back the football...

By Sal - 05/12/2011 06:57 - United States

Today, I found out I have to give my father-in-law back the football tickets he gave me for my birthday. Why? His girlfriend decided she wanted to go. He didn't get me a different gift. FML

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By bibobobonnor - 28/09/2010 04:40 - Canada

Today, my dad gave me a football signed by my favourite football player. It would've been great, except that I saw my dad sign it in front of me. The worst part is that he denies doing it. FML

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By sneeuwbal - 25/12/2014 18:36 - Belgium - Dilbeek

Today, my girlfriend's dad called to say she wasn't allowed to come with me on a three-day trip on New Year's. He waited until Christmas to say it, even though we booked and paid for the trip nearly a month ago. Now he ruined both holidays. FML

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By Hank - 14/05/2009 14:17 - Canada

Today, I scored two prime baseball tickets from a supplier at work. I phoned my dad to tell him the good news. He said that's great, my brother and him would love to see the game. I said, no, I'm taking you to the game. He told me I was being selfish and hung up the phone. FML

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By festival virgin - 29/05/2013 19:11 - United Kingdom

Today, I gave my boyfriend our festival tickets to keep hold of while I excitedly went home to get ready. He took someone else. FML

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What a catch

By Anonymous - 30/09/2021 02:00 - Australia

Today, rather than get me a birthday present, my boyfriend just got angry that I got gifts from other people. Apparently, it "made him feel guilty." FML

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By Anonymous - 09/11/2013 22:30 - New Zealand - Hamilton

Today, I heard my dad complaining that he won't be able to go to a concert, because it's happening on my birthday. This is the first time he's even acknowledged my birthday in over ten years. FML

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By sadSarah - 01/05/2014 09:59 - United States - New York

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

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The cat's out of the bag

By Anonymous - 02/04/2023 12:00 - Australia - Taren Point

Today, my partner's mother and I had been planning a little surprise get-together for his birthday. A surprise weeks in the making was ruined by my dad asking, "Aren't you supposed to be going to (his parent's town name) this afternoon?" in front of him. Thanks dad. FML

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By MollyMoodle7 - 22/06/2011 07:11 - United Kingdom

Today, my boyfriend bought me Kings of Leon tickets for my birthday. Since he thought I was irresponsible, he gave the tickets to his mum so I wouldn't lose them. The show is today, and we can't find the tickets. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/06/2013 16:14 - South Africa - Johannesburg

Today, my estranged father, with whom I haven't spoken in years, called me and demanded to know where his Father's Day gift was. FML

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Hannah_grace1414 12

Monday 5 December 2011 16:21

For his birthday, buy him a hot tub, then say "oh nvm, I think I'll use it instead."

IDontKnow10101 14

Monday 5 December 2011 16:21

That's just not even cool...FYL

Comments

JinxosGirl87 0

Monday 5 December 2011 17:26

If you want to "keep the peace" and give the tickets back, your asshole-in-law will think he can get away with doing whatever shit he wants and will continue to do so. Get your spouse involved and tell them what a fucktard their father is. Hopefully you'll join forces against dad and let him know it's not acceptable. If not, then good luck in that marriage!

ty1992_farmlife 12

Monday 5 December 2011 22:40

You're right!! Stand up to him now or get walked all over from now on. Don't look at him as a father figure and jus go to Buffalo Wild Wings, they'll have that game and more and other people to meet and have fun :)

hedgehog80 0

Monday 5 December 2011 17:31

That would have been an awkward conversation, "you know those tickets I got you for your birthday?" "oh yeah! I'm really excited for that game." "well I'm gonna need those back" "what?seriously?" "yeah, happy birthday"

maryam8869 7

Tuesday 6 December 2011 3:30

haahahahahaha

Cmdr_Shepard 17

Monday 5 December 2011 17:31

If my FIL demanded the tickets back and he wasn't gonna buy me another gift, I would have told him to **** off and kept the tickets. Apparently, he forgot that when you give someone a gift, it's THEIR property now.

mommapanda 0

Monday 5 December 2011 17:33

Not meaning to insult Indians or Native-Americans, especially as I'm part of one of these groups, but OP's father-in-law is an Indian giver! Shame on him! Does he know nothing about social etiquette?

bitemebananaman 3

Monday 5 December 2011 17:39

What a great guy!

LiL_Dub 2

Monday 5 December 2011 17:48

Don't give them back!

doumtabarnack 12

Monday 5 December 2011 17:51

Tell him to go **** himself. A gift is a gift there's no way you should give it back. He's being a selfish ass.

josh071781 0

Monday 5 December 2011 18:02

Just tell him no...send him some pics from the game too

blazinjsin 5

Monday 5 December 2011 18:08

Why would you give them back? I'm not even a football fan, but i still wouldn't give them back, without a much better replacement gift. That took balls to even ask.