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No Fathers’ Day cards for DH

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BanjaxedBanshee2 · 16/06/2025 15:51

DH didn’t receive cards from any of our adult children this year. There are things going on with all of them but I have to say I’m annoyed on his behalf. He is hurt but trying not to show it.

Would I be unreasonable to mention it to them?

OP posts:
girljulian · 16/06/2025 15:59

I posted my dad's card last Wednesday and it still hasn't arrived yet.

Vaxtable · 16/06/2025 15:57

FiggyFubbins · 16/06/2025 15:55

You say there’s things going on for all of them, so maybe a card really wasn’t a priority. Do they show love for their dad throughout the year, and birthdays etc?

Either there’s more to story that 3 adult DCs have all decided your DH didn’t deserve a card, or theyre simply busy adults with adult problems and your DH is over reacting.

Has he offered support to them while they’re going through a tough time?

Oh please, it takes 5 minutes to buy a card and send it, and seconds to do a moon pig card or something

Cynic17 · 16/06/2025 15:57

If they are adults, then it's their choice. Please don't say anything to them - that would be embarrassing. Be the bigger person, and just rise above it.

nomas · 16/06/2025 15:57

Did they remember Mother’s Day?

Does he remember their birthdays?

Vaxtable · 16/06/2025 15:56

I would, that’s awful of them

Lindy2 · 16/06/2025 15:55

Yes I would tell them he's hurt that none of them sent him a card. Can you not speak frankly to your children?

FiggyFubbins · 16/06/2025 15:55

You say there’s things going on for all of them, so maybe a card really wasn’t a priority. Do they show love for their dad throughout the year, and birthdays etc?

Either there’s more to story that 3 adult DCs have all decided your DH didn’t deserve a card, or theyre simply busy adults with adult problems and your DH is over reacting.

Has he offered support to them while they’re going through a tough time?

Imrighthere · 16/06/2025 15:54

Unless there’s a backstory of a fall out or anything like that, yes they are unreasonable