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I’m really upset but not really allowed to be!

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Bu22 · 21/04/2025 20:15

It’s a tricky situation!

It’s my bday tomorrow. For the past few years, DH has stopped buying bday cards, gifts (also nothing for Mother’s day, not even a card). What with the fuss I made about not getting a Mother’s Day card, I’d like to believe that he was planning on buying me a bday card and he did mention a few days ago about buying me a cake, which is more than what I had wished for (just wanted a card), so it was looking hopeful!

Any way, he just told me that he hasn’t got me a cake, nor a card for tomorrow. However… I’m not allowed to be upset because he fell ill yesterday and ended up spending the day in A&E (and had to rest today). So of course I feel for him and can’t be upset. I’m just feeling down because I know for a fact he will let tomorrow go by and I’ll recieve nothing belated.

I truly would have appreciated a hand written note on a screwed up piece of paper just to say happy bday and sorry I couldn’t get out to get you a proper card, rather than him just telling me that he hasn’t got me a card!

It’s just getting to me - I’m not asking for expensive gifts (of any gifts) just a Mothers Day card from our children and a bday card from him/them (kids are too young to buy).

Do I just have to get over this one…again?

OP posts:
FleaBeeBob · 22/04/2025 18:18

Why did it all stop. Have a chat and tell him you want bells and whistles for all occasions throughout the year. Not just a 50p card signed Love Twat

ForOliveMember · 22/04/2025 18:19

Why did he stop buying mothers day and birthday cards? Did he ever? What was his justification for stopping?

What kind of man is he like the other 364 days of the year, is he a good man, father, provider? Does he do his fair share around the house, treat you and the kids well, do little things to show he loves you?

kindnessforthewin · 22/04/2025 18:30

How did today go, OP?

Dillydollydingdong · 22/04/2025 18:34

They have shops in hospitals. They sell cards, flowers and chocs.

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