For my 40th birthday, I threw a beautiful party — everything was perfect until gift time. My husband handed me a big orange box with a brand logo. I opened it, heart racing… only to find it empty. He burst out laughing while my mother-in-law filmed on her new iPhone — the one I’d secretly hoped for.
The room went silent, and I forced a smile, but inside I was furious. When the guests left, I packed a small bag with his things, locked the door, and told him through it, “You can stay with your mom — she’s got the iPhone and the jokes.”
That night, I finally smiled for real. Some gifts remind you that laughter has limits. 💔🎁
