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To not buy my friend a birthday present?

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QuestioningStuff · 07/06/2015 17:51

I have a good friend who I've known for a long time.

It was my birthday a few months ago, she came to see me, but didn't bring anything. Not even a card. Now I really don't want to sound materialistic, because I appreciate her company more than anything and I don't need cards or presents. But it's weird right? To turn up on someone's birthday with nothing and not even make any kind of excuse?

She has always done this. Every birthday. And I always buy her something/make a big fuss. I feel super awkward bringing it up, I can't just say 'erm why haven't you got me a present'.

It's her birthday in a few months and today she's told me what she wants me to get her.

AIBU to just not get her anything? And how do I even bring it up? I don't want to appear grabby I just don't understand it and i am starting to feel a bit resentful.

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wafflyversatile · 20/07/2015 03:35

Maybe she thought if you are going to persist in getting her something and making a big fuss rather than taking the hint and not bothering like she does she might as well get something she likes.

Seriously why have you kept this up for years unless getting her presents is more about you than her?

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