To feel gutted I have spent my birthday alone and with no birthday wishes..

[LonelyOnMyBirthday]

Hi

Today is my birthday and it's been dreadful, I only have a handful of " friends" ( lost a lot of " friends" after I got diagnosed with a Chronic illness) and I see family when it suits them.

AIBU to feel gutted that i have not received one " Happy Birthday" and after inviting family over for a catch up and a slice of cake no one has turned up?

Or should I just brush it off and get on with it because I am a grown adult and birthdays are no longer important?

Currently sat here feeling sorry for myself with a take away and a very large slice of cake.

[timelytess]

Happy Birthday!

[Didiusfalco]

No, just because you are a grown up that does not mean you should be okay with people letting you down!

Im raising a glass to you - Happy birthday my lovely

[ThePinkOcelot]

Happy birthday OP xx

[Cheerybigbottom]

I had a rubbish birthday last year, my 30th and nowt from my parents. I've decided not to go to any effort for others now, and my birthday is a day for me to spoil myself.

So from now on rely on no one, you are your most important fan, and deserve to love yourself a bit more on your birthday by spoiling yourself.

Enjoy your takeaway, fuck the rest of them.

[Fadingmemory]

Hi Lonely, Sorry to hear about your solitary day. Best wishes to you and hope that by your next birthday life will be better. The only way is up!

[Seekingadvice123]

Birthdays ARE important regardless of age and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. So sorry you have had a crap day.

[Sn0tnose]

That's massively crap of them.

Happy Birthday! 🎉🎂💐🍾🍰

[TealGiraffe]

Oh im sorry thats rubbish.

Happy birthday!! i hope you can still enjoy the rest of your day. I would be very upset if nobody acknowledged my birthday, bunch of shits....

Remember though, its not a reflection of you, it's a reflection of them. Gits.

[redannie118]

Happy birthday lovely enjoy your cake it's amazing how many good friends lose interest when you have a chronic illness,are there any support groups in your area?your GP or consultant should be able to tell you

[theautismdisciple]

Happy birthday where are you I'll come for tea and cake

[Plentymore]

Happy birthday!

Yes, friends and family can be horrible - ignore them.

[Chinks123]

Happy birthday Very dissapointing nobody turned up for you, birthdays should always be a special day regardless of age. Hope you enjoy your night

[sandgrown]

Happy Birthday Sorry you have had the day on your own. Enjoy your cake and start planning how you will spoil yourself next birthday

[Teddy1970]

Happy Birthday Lonely, if it's any consolation, my family don't bother either, I couldn't give a monkeys really, but just think, a takeaway, wine, cake all to yourself plus the added bonus of watching Sunday night Autumn TV on the sofa! Bliss!

[GlitteryFluff]

That's super crap
Happy Birthday

[Allalonenow]

Ahh! Happy Birthday!!
Enjoy your meal and cake. I'll sing Happy Birthday to you when I'm having a G&T in a few minutes.

Have you got a nice film or book and some chocolate for later? I do hope so!

[Lunchboxlewiswillyoumarryme]

Yr better of with out them.make some changes to yr life so next year s birthday isn't the same

[ghostyslovesheep]

Happy Birthday - maybe get new friends - pamper yourself a bit and eat cake xxxxx

[justinelibertine]

Happy Birthday OP!!!

[redcaryellowcar]

Happy birthday. So sorry no one came to celebrate with you. Maybe this is the catalyst for ensuring next year you are having a more fun birthday? I know I had a sad birthday one year and vowed I would change all that made me sad that year. Wishing you a Happier year ahead.

[Groovee]

Happy Birthday

[gleam]

Happy Birthday!

[Bluechip]

Happy birthday!

Understand that feels rubbish but enjoy the nice takeaway. What did you go for?

Could you make a resolution about joining a new group this year, sport, walking, reading, whatever and then that's something you have just for you?

[Bluechip]

Plus I recommend Cleverman - first three eps now on iPlayer

[SirChenjin]

Happy birthday OP 🌼🌻🎂🍸🍹and so sorry you're not having the day you hoped for, that's really rubbish of your family. Here's to a better time next year 🍾