AIBU? feeling sorry for myself... no b'day cards, no invites out, no b'f

[jobergamot]

It's my birthday today. I'm 45. I got 4 cards. about 12 people wished me happy b'day on facebook but I am just feeling so sorry for myself, sitting here, alone, watching catch up grey's anatomy. I feel like the last 10 years that I've spent as a single mum, my social life has shrivelled up and I have so few friends now, more just acquaintances. And the chance of a lover/boyfriend is about as likely as a euromillions win.

Feeling really sorry for myself. Tell me to pull myself together why don't ya?!

Can I be the first to say Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday!

Can you plan something nice for the wknd? Take away or something?

One year the only card I got was from my team at work. In a weird way I didn't mind, I've never been a big birthday person. I decided I wanted to have turkey drummers for my tea and some cherryaid just because I'm an adult and I can!

Sorry I don't know if that's making you feel better.

Happy birthday to you. Are you enjoying Grey's Anatomy?

Is there anything you could do to treat yourself?

I'll second that Happy Birthday, sorry it's been a bit rubbish. Can you have wine and cake, and find something good to watch on TV?

Now that's said I don't think you are at fault or the exception but everyone gets so lost in the business of their own lives nowadays that those who could do with some caring going their way get forgotten.

Happy birthday! I've always meant to watch Gray's Anatomy - is it good?

Happy Birthday xxx

I got one card for my birthday. No presents, no day out. Was supposed to have a lie in but nope! Birthdays suck as a grown up.

I want my jelly and cake god damn it!

Ps Happy Birthday!!

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Happy Birthday !

Happy birthday

Ah happy birthday op. Cmon, four cards and youre watching greys anatomy,,,that's not all bad,,x

Thanks guys. I know in the scale of things this is not a big deal. But I guess at 45, I'm realising I've likely got more life behind me than ahead of me and I feel a bit wistful....and I guess if I'd had a partner, he'd have arranged some sort of balloon, bottle of wine, steak and chips malarkey. Hey ho....

Yeah, Imperial, Grey's Anatomy is ace, well there's 13 seasons, probably 1-10 are ace, these last few are OK/good haha.... worth a binge watch certainly.

Happy birthday. I love greys so I'd happily join you on your sofa. Agree 1-10 is probably the best after not so much.

Happy birthday! YANBU at all, plan a nice walk or something for the weekend, spring is springing everywhere and it will be soothing for the soul. Wishing you a happy day

Happy Birthday!
I'd spend mine with McDreamy any day...

Happy Birthday xxx Could be a hell of a lot worse. You are with some one who doesn't give a shit! Enjoy your evening , appreciate your stengths' , 10 good years xxx fuck the rest xxx

Happy Birthday OP! I've never been one for birthdays except the year I had a near death experience. I had a crazy sense of being 'happy to be alive' on my birthday a few months later, wish every year could be like that minus the pants-ruining part...

Happy Birthday!!

It does get better. My kids have suddenly got better at doing nice birthday things. And as a PP said, you never know when you might meet someone or find a new friend.

Haha ditsy, McDreamy's well dead.

hesterton, that's heartening to read, thank you.... x

Well first of all Happy Birthday
4 cards isn't to be sniffed at. I worked on my 40th bday last year and didn't tell anyone because I don't like fuss then felt sorry for myself because I didn't get any fuss
As for people that get loads of happy birthdays on FB.... How many of those are actual, proper friends?
Enjoy your binge watch of Grey's anatomy.
It's a bit cheesy but who knows what your 45th year will bring. Xx

Happy birthday 💐🍰🍾
Maybe plan some nice things so you have something to look forward to in the coming year, doesn't have to be anything big just small pleasures :)

Happy Birthday, jomer! Here's to you