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AIBU to be REALLY annoyed that my friend failed to acknowledge my DD's 1st birthday?

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KGR1970 · 29/01/2012 10:46

To put it in context, we've been friends for 10 years. We see each other at least once a month. Her DS was born in Jan 10. When he turned 1, I went round to their house (only about 20 mins away) with a card and present. I did the same when he turned 2 a couple of weeks ago. It was my DD's first birthday last week and there was silence; not even a text or email, let alone a card. I've heard from her since but no mention was made. She's had no recent dramas to explain why she might have just forgotten.
It is still annoying me. Should I say something or just grow up and let it go?

OP posts:
Nicolastuffedone · 27/08/2020 17:15

I never started birthday gifts for friends kids. They got a gift when they were born and that was it. I was something I never started because it then becomes difficult to stop. I always took some sweets or something when I visited......but I understand you feeling hurt.

Kristie2003 · 27/08/2020 17:34

First off, I apologize if I’ve posted this twice, ! My daughter will be 17 tomorrow, she hasn’t much family left, my best friend of 25 years ( and godmother of my only child), told me “ she was thinking of getting her a card, but no, because there not That Close” I replied “ wow, really? And we dropped it, I’ve never once forgotten her daughters bday, and she’s 28, if tomorrow comes and goes and my daughter hears nothing from her, I will be very hurt, and yes a tad pissed, EVERY bday is a milestone, I just don’t get it, how do I handle this, without ruining so many years of friendship?? ( even just a card, no gift no problem,
Anybody have advice, I’m ready to listen.😐

Gobbycop · 27/08/2020 19:53

I personally couldn't give a toss.

The less shite I have to buy in return the better.

Kristie2003 · 27/08/2020 19:55

Your obviously not a mother

Penguinnn · 27/08/2020 19:57

Your child is only important to you. Which is fine. Just move on this is a non issue.

VainAbigail · 27/08/2020 20:12

@Kristie2003

First off, I apologize if I’ve posted this twice, ! My daughter will be 17 tomorrow, she hasn’t much family left, my best friend of 25 years ( and godmother of my only child), told me “ she was thinking of getting her a card, but no, because there not That Close” I replied “ wow, really? And we dropped it, I’ve never once forgotten her daughters bday, and she’s 28, if tomorrow comes and goes and my daughter hears nothing from her, I will be very hurt, and yes a tad pissed, EVERY bday is a milestone, I just don’t get it, how do I handle this, without ruining so many years of friendship?? ( even just a card, no gift no problem, Anybody have advice, I’m ready to listen.😐
Start your own thread @Kristie2003 and stop hijacking OLD threads.
VainAbigail · 27/08/2020 20:14

@Kristie2003

Your obviously not a mother
@Gobbycop isn’t replying to you! They’re replying to the original OP.
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