To be a bit down about this/is it me?

[Sadish]

It’s my bday tomorrow

Invited around 10 people initially, all good acquaintances to good friends. All accepted at the time (maybe three weeks ago?) - I have since followed up...

Two can’t come as got dates wrong and still on hol
Two can’t come (told today) as Xmas colds but have sweetly arranged to do sth when better
One can’t come as prior important family plans (and is doing sth with me after)
One forgot to reply but can’t come
One haven’t heard back from (new friend... I recently went to their bday!)
One lives three hours away but is doing sth with me in a month

I know I’m being a bit of a primadonna and I am obviously so grateful I do have people coming/for all the kind offers from those above. I do expect to be flamed for this btw!! It was only a simple dinner and drinks, just sad that it has come to this! Am I being a spoilt brat?

I should say I’m very lucky that around 6 still coming (we’ll see but they have promised!) haha

Sorry, but what does sth mean?

Sth = something

I would suspect that this is down partly to your birthday's proximity to Christmas nad nee year. Everyone is feeling fat and skint, lots of people do dry january.

My DH's birthday is around this time of year too and even I feel a bit festive-d out each year.

So I wouldn't take it personally, but maybe think about doing something not related to food and drink next time?

It's my Birthday today OP and even my family just rained off sick 😟

I have no one to celebrate with either apart from my toddler DS and my friends are all skit or busy :(

Tbh it’s very casual, soft drinks on offer, no obligation to eat/drink (not fancy) and there’s an activity after.

Thanks though xx

Aw TheWifi HUGS!!!!! HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO YOU!

Get some delicious food and drink in and stick Netflix on x

Crappy time for a birthday! Step dad is on 3 Jan we celebrate on 3rd feb instead.

I think it's just shit to have a January birthday. It's not you.

Have a very happy birthday.

Skint*

YANBU. It's so common nowadays for people to accept invitations and then drop out for no real reason. I think it's rude, unless you're genuinely too unwell to come or a real emergency arises. Confusion over dates/a prior commitment is no excuse at the last minute.

Wishing you a happy birthday tomorrow!

YANBU to be privately disappointed. You'd be unreasonable to kick up a massive fuss. Maybe organise another do once the festive period is well and truly over?

YANBU - it's horribly disappointing and seems to be a wretchedly common form of discourtesy.