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Friends forgetting my birthday

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rumandbiscuits · 18/12/2020 08:20

I'm not sure if AIBU because I know that I'm very good with dates and bdays and therefore never forget family and friends birthdays (even random people I haven't spoken to in years I will remember when their bday is, not that I'd contact them on it but I'd remember).
I have come off Facebook this year which usually reminds people of birthdays but because I wasn't on it this year 3 of my really close friends forgot. One of which I have been friends with over 20 years and our bdays aren't very far apart so I'm surprised she's forgotten. Even my brother forgot. AIBU to feel upset/annoyed about this? I'm thinking maybe I have high expectations because I'm so good with dates. Also as I side note I even put up a picture of my bday cake onto to insta story and my brother and all 3 friends watched the story and still didn't wish me a happy birthday.
Also for context because my bday is quite close to Christmas I usually do a big celebration with friends so that we can celebrate both but obviously that hasn't been able to happen this year.
I realise there are bigger things going on in the world right now and I'm not the centre of the universe but it's niggling me so I'd appreciate others opinions!

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starryeyed19 · 18/12/2020 08:24

I would be upset too. Especially if they saw an Insta story and didn't say anything. Even a belated "Happy birthday". I don't think it's unreasonable to expect someone you've been friends with for over twenty years to remember your birthday.

It's been a weird year (understatement!) so maybe some of it is down to that. 🤷🏽‍♀️

lastqueenofscotland · 18/12/2020 08:26

I am utterly crap with dates and do rely on Facebook as a reminder.

Literally the only birthdays I can remember are my mothers and my sisters, the rest... all bets are off!
I know DPs birthday is in July but I’d not be able to tell you the actual number off the top of my head Blush

lastqueenofscotland · 18/12/2020 08:26

However after seeing your post not wishing you happy birthday is rubbish

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