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I didnt get the memo that birthdays are cancelled this year. year?

126 replies

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 19:38

Obviously as its now almost 8oclock at night and not one person in my household has wished me Happy Birthday. Seems another thing covid can be blamed for i guess.

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kennycat · 08/10/2020 20:15

Oh my god I almost cried at this post. I suggest you send them out for a jolly walk and change the locks in their absence if someone hasn't already suggested this.

Kettledodger · 08/10/2020 20:16

IN my 20s I was married to a fucker who couldn't be bothered remembering my important days , though I never forgot his! By 29 I had divorced him and was with someone who actually cares about me so therefore remembers, been with them almost 20 years now and birthdays/christmas/valentines/anniversary still feel special. I now advise people if they make you feel shit then they are shit and should be dumped!

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 20:20

Lol Kennycat. I would but my 6 year old doesn't like the rain and would probably ask could he stay at home instead😃 Stopped drinking many years ago so am well equipped to deal with this sober. Yeah im mad as hell but as the saying goes, dont get mad get even. Planning a big comeback especially for him 😂 I guess theres worse things going on in the world hey.

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2018SoFarSoGreat · 08/10/2020 20:21

that is rotten. Happy birthday, OP. It is my birthday too, and thankfully I've had lots of birthday greetings from afar, but no hugs, so go hug your DC and remember how lucky you are to be able to do that.

AdoraBell · 08/10/2020 20:21

🎂🍹🍹🍾💐 happy birthday.

In future don’t leave it until the day, start a conversation a few days/fortnight before.

Derekhello · 08/10/2020 20:21

Happy birthday 🎁 🎂 🎉 ( me and you both today, happy birthday to us) sorry you’ve not had a good day am sending happy birthday wishes to you 🥳

Roselilly36 · 08/10/2020 20:22

Happy Birthday OP Flowers 🎉🍾

Backofthenewt · 08/10/2020 20:23

I'd be bunging some laxative chocolate into his coffee tomorrow. Or next time he has an important meeting or long journey.

Roselilly36 · 08/10/2020 20:25

Oops forget the champagne, in my well meaning post OP

Mydogmylife · 08/10/2020 20:27

Ocht, I know in the scheme of things it's not a major disaster, but it truly is a bit shit!!! How is he likely to react if you remind him now? Genuine remorse or shrug it off- that would totally determine how I felt about it

NorthernBirdAtHeart · 08/10/2020 20:27

Your DP is a twat.
Happy Birthday OP 🥂

Friendsoftheearth · 08/10/2020 20:27

OP HAPPY BIRTHDAY! We are here - and will celebrate with you.

Perhaps as a present to yourself, consider moving out. They are not worth staying for.

Wine Flowers

WhereverIGoddamnLike · 08/10/2020 20:28

Why play games? Just go and talk to your husband.

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 20:28

Happy Birthday 2018SoFarSoGreat and Derekhello. Thankyou Roselilly

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Lovemusic33 · 08/10/2020 20:29

Happy birthday OP.

I would order myself a take away (and nothing for your dh) 🤣

Hopeisnotastrategy · 08/10/2020 20:29

Happy birthday my dear. Treat yourself to something nice - something tonight and something in the next few days - and ensure things will be better next year.

I didnt get the memo that birthdays are cancelled this year. year?
Feelingpoorlysick · 08/10/2020 20:29

Yeah there's worse things going on the world but that doesn't mean the people closest to you have an excuse to to be thoughtless. You deserve to have your birthday acknowledged.

Has he genuinely forgotten or is he just a knob?

Pinkypie86 · 08/10/2020 20:30

Fuck them!!! (Sorry)

You know I was saying the other day that I am sick of being overlooked and taken for granted! I'm sorry you've had a shitty birthday.

Happy Birthday! Drink wine, eat whatever you want and online shop. Screw everyone else.

Xx

Iloveacurry · 08/10/2020 20:30

Happy birthday!

If I was you, I’d take myself off and have a nice long bath. I assume the kids are in bed? If your not-so DH asks, or perhaps tell him anyway, just say ‘I think I’ll have a relaxing bath on my birthday’ and off you go. Might give him something to think about!

Lazypuppy · 08/10/2020 20:33

OP have you not been talking about your birthday coming up?

Unescorted · 08/10/2020 20:34

Happy Birthday Cake

My family forget mine - parents and brothers that is. My Dh and kids make the biggest fuss because they know how much it hurts to be forgotten.

mammato5 · 08/10/2020 20:34

He'd be gutted he'd forgotten i reckon. Not playing any games just didnt feel like i should have to bring it up. Together nearly 17 years so its not a make or break situation for me really and definitely not something id break up my family for just a shit show of a day thats all. Was feeling a little sorry for myself but feeling a whole lot better after the well wishes from you all so a huge thankyou to you all x

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FallonsTeaRoom · 08/10/2020 20:35

Dessert would have been an extremely PA birthday cake just put on the table as I walked away without speaking.

Doliv63 · 08/10/2020 20:37

I cannot understand why you and your partner didn’t have a plan for today! As a family we always chat about what we would like to do on our birthday . If you haven’t said anything he might genuinely of forgotten. How about cards etc from other friends. Are they on display?

LittleTiger007 · 08/10/2020 20:38

Oh my word!! Happy birthday!! 🥂🎂🎈💐🍾🍻🎈
... my birthday’s next week, I hope this isn’t a ‘thing’

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