My dad forgot my birthday?
I just turned 21, and my mom came by with a bottle of wine for me, and I got presents and cards from my siblings, grandparents, in law, even my husband's boss gave me a present, but my dad didn't even tell me happy birthday! He didn't call or come by, and I work with my step mother, and he didn't even talk to me there! I'm really hurt. I now, I'm 21 and an adult now, but does that mean my birthday doesn't matter? WOuld you be hurt if your dad didn't bother to even say happy birthdya to you? I've seen him three times this week and he never mentioned it, but he gave my son a birthday present, and his birthday isn't for two and ha lf weeks
What did you do when your parents forgot your birthday?
My parents forgot my 19th birthday. Almost.I had just finished my last exams and graduated high school. Because I went to a boarding school, it meant moving back home (which wasn’t far at all). Since I hadn’t been home in a while due to said exams, my sister wanted me to make pancakes, which was my specialty (aka I was the only one patient enough to make a double batter for 6–7 people).It was my birthday, but I complied because why not.This happened late in the afternoon. My friends and my sisters had wished me a happy birthday. My brother barely remembers his own, but he did figure it out by dinner time. My parents, however, had a busy day and didn’t really do much other than greet me. This was how it went down:Me: “Busy day at work?”Mom: “Yeah, it’s always rough on this day.” (Fridays)Me: “Do you know what day today is?”Mom: “It’s the weekend, right?”Me: “Look at the calendar.”Mom goes to look, turns back to me, looks back at the calendar and lets out this huge sigh.Mom: “Happy birthday, honey.”Me: “Thanks, mom! Pancakes are almost done!”She told my dad when he got back from work, and we had a nice day.Usually, they’re better than me at remembering it! :P
My dad forgot my birthday?
My 16th birthday is in a few days and my dad booked his vacation over my birthday. He didn't realize until I told him and then he said he completely forgot that that was my birthday...I'm really sad. Do you think he just doesn't care?? Or do you think it slipped his mind
My boyfriend forgot my birthday two years in a row?
Don't take it personally. Men are forgetful when it comes to things like this, most men will forget stuff like this. If you really like this guy then don't give him a chance to let you down, remind him a week in advance, then again the day before. My man doesn't even remember his mother's b-day and sometimes even forgets his own. My father has forgotten mine, my mother's, my grandparents and even his sister's b-days. I learned if I want men to remember I must remind them (I also learned if you want something in particular, hints don't work with men, you must flat out tell them exactly what you want or once you are married you go buy what you want, when you show it to them ask them if they like what they got you (my man and I are both happier since I started doing this).
It's my 21st birthday and my best friends forgot about it. When it's their birthday I am expected to drop everything for them on that day. My dad also forgot. What can I do to stop feeling so hurt?
Happy Belated Birthday! Now for my answer:First and foremost: STOP! Do not react until you take a deep breath and remember this was just one day out of many.Second: Try to figure out why it seems that your friends and family forgot. Are there any little clues that they’re planning something at a later time? Are they going through something personal that should take precedence? Did you imply you didn’t want a birthday party? Have you already done something to celebrate and commemorate the event?Third: Casually mention something you saw on your birthday, something you picked up as a treat for yourself. Chances are, if they truly forgot, they’ll apologize and make it up to you, if appropriate. My own sister did this just last month and took me out for lunch so we could catch up. Having that time with her was more important than a gift or party, and I hold no hard feelings over it.
Parents forget my birthday!!?
you sound like your in the same boat I am. Unfortunately this happens in every family, parents naturally gravitate towards the child that they get along with the best or have the most in common or in my family, it's my sister because she's "the perfect child" in their eyes. Doesn't mean they don't love you it just means you're a different person than them. You're what I call the black sheep of the family - in my experience we tend to get pushed out from the family a bit, hell I've been replaced!!! (by my brother-in-law, creepy). But don't be upset about it, you're so unique that you're parents just don't know how to relate. Your sister is more like them most likely which can be dull and boring :D. (Funny this is what we're discussing in my psychology class :D) You won't sound like a brat by expressing to your parents that it hurts your feelings to know that the only remember you on the day you were born when someone reminds them, and they don't bother to be a part of your whole day by saying goodnight instead of goodmorning. my mother in law wakes me up by phoning me on my birthday and SINGS me happy birthday :) It's so wonderful. My parents don't even call, no card, not even an ecard. I get told a week ahead of the time that they're gonna put x amount of money in my account at the bank. My sister get's dinner out, the night of games and cake and ice cream and movies with her husband and child and presents to open - all at my parents house. Yeah it stings but I see them as toxic people so I have learned to stop caring - my in-laws pick up the slack and do so in such a way - I rarely notice until my husband tentatively asks the next day if my mother called on my birthday :D. So celebrate it with your friends, they care and they're family too (or in-laws or whoever :D)
Would you be mad if your spouse forgot your birthday?
Yes my husband did forget my birthday this year. I was at my mothers house with my baby for 6 weeks taking care of her after she had a stroke. My husband was coming down on the weekends as we live about an hour and a half away from my mother. My birthday was on a Saturday and he came down to see me and the baby and never mentioned my birthday, completely forgot. I was very upset because I was exhausted from taking care of my mother and the baby and my father and I just needed to have a special day. Maybe next year.
Husband's family forgot my birthday?
I would tell my husband how disappointed I was, and hope that he'd take it up with his family. Since it's his family, he needs to be the interface between you and them, and he should care enough about your feelings to want to resolve this problem. Maybe he could spend part of next New Years' Day making sure that it's written in on everyone's calendars. My guess is they didn't mean to forget. I've been married to my husband for 17 years, and I still haven't memorized the dates of his family members' BDay's. I know that there are two in April, two in August and one in March, but I couldn't for the life of me tell you what the specific days are. When you send them birthday cards, are you doing it so that you can get one in return? Or are you doing it because you want them to know you're thinking about them and wish them good things? If they don't send you a birthday card, do you stop wanting good things for them? If you can truthfully say that you really don't care, then stop sending cards. If you can't, then send the cards, and do it for the sake of doing right on your own behalf.
Do you celebrate your birthday every year?
nope. i spent this years birthday crying
How can I get over the worst birthday ever?
Today is my birthday and everyone forgot except one friend and my mom and she didn’t even get me a real gift, just a $100 bill and a card. Even my Dad, Friends, and Grandparents forgot. I’m nice to lots of people and I go out of my way to make sure there is nobody who dislikes me and everyone is always happy, why didn’t anyone remember? I always remember theirs and make sure they have a really good time. I feel like I am very sad and alone right now. Today I am 20 and it’s supposed to be a big deal, a step up, and a happy good time. So why am I so sad right now? Why can’t I stop thinking about all the worst memories and sad feelings I have right now? I feel like I have no real friends Can anyone tell me how to be happy again? I'll do anything.