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AIBU?

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To be upset that none of my friends wished me a happy birthday

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Chocolatemountain7 · 27/06/2021 21:08

It's my birthday today and whilst I've had a lovely day with family, I feel quite upset that none of my friends have wished me a happy birthday, not even just a quick text (I don't expect cards or a gift btw). I don't have a huge friendship circle, 3 very close friends who I'm friends with individually. I don't give to receive but maybe this is why I'm feeling upset as I've always made an effort for their birthdays.

Friend 1 - back in April, took her away to a nice hotel and for a meal/drinks. Also bought her an item for her kitchen that she'd wanted for ages but couldn't afford. I can't see how she could of forgotten as she messaged on Friday to ask me what I was doing for my birthday. We'd also made plans last weekend for it but she cancelled at the last minute and never rearranged.

Friend 2 - In all fairness, this friend has been going through a rough time as he's recently split up with his long term partner, however I've really been there for him and supported him a lot through this shitty time. He even stayed with me for 2 weeks last month as he had no where to go after she kicked him out of their flat.
Again, I can't really see how he could of forgotten as I booked the week off work (we also work together) and we only spoke on Thursday about our plans for the weekend.

Now this is the kicker...

Friend 3 - long term friend, spanning over 10 years. We don't see each other often as we're both busy with work, kids etc, but we've always kept in touch. I've always made an effort to drop something off when it's been her or the kids birthday (her sons birthday in May, dropped a voucher off for him). She doesn't drive so I appreciate it's a bit harder for her to do the same for us, not that I'd expect it anyway although it would be nice for my kids. Out of all 3 friends I really can't see how this one could of forgotten... HER SISTERS BIRTHDAY IS ON THE SAME DAY!!! Seriously?? Hmm

I've been feeling quite shitty in general over the last couple of months (which they all know about) and have questioned what I get out of these friendships a few times, as it seems like I'm the one who is always putting in the effort and after today, I feel like I'm ready to just cut them all off. I'm more than happy to be told I'm being unreasonable or a self centred drama queen, but AIBU to at least expect a message, which normally takes 2 seconds to do??

OP posts:
OnlyFoolsnMothers · 27/06/2021 21:10

Yanbu they are shit friends !

ApplesandBananas21 · 27/06/2021 21:12

YANBU, I'm sorry they are so shit

Happy birthday!! ThanksCake

smallandimperfectlyformed · 27/06/2021 21:13

Ah I am sorry that they have all let you down like that. I would be really hurt in those circumstances but I think that they were speaking to you about it the other day makes me think there may be something that has come up today which means other things are on their mind. It's rubbish for you but I hope you realise it's not a reflection on you. Happy birthday to you from me!CakeFlowersWine

Rainbowx · 27/06/2021 21:15

YANBU Happy Birthday FlowersWine

Chocolatemountain7 · 27/06/2021 21:25

Thank you all for the birthday messages, very kind of you. Just feeling down in general about lots of things and this has made me feel worse tbh, but maybe I just need to get over myself and get a grip lol!

OP posts:
Chocolatemountain7 · 27/06/2021 21:30

Don't want to end the day on a bad note, so I will try and forget about them and enjoy the rest of my night. Thank you Smile

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Nightbear · 27/06/2021 21:31

Happy Birthday Flowers

You’re not being dramatic. It wouldn’t take much effort to call or text you. Next year send cards for their birthdays and spend the money on something for you and your DC instead.

Thedogscollar · 27/06/2021 21:33

OP you do not need to get over yourself or get a grip.
Your friends sound selfish. How on earth can you forget a close friends birthday. I just don't get itConfused

I would be hurt as well.
I really hope you have had a nice day with family.
Happy Birthday from me Cake Flowers and lots of Wine

MadMadMadamMim · 27/06/2021 21:34

Happy birthday 🎂. You sound lovely and kind.

I think I'd be very cool with them the next time they contacted me, to be honest. perhaps it would make them examine how much they take you for granted.

Iloveacurry · 27/06/2021 21:35

That’s a bit pants. Happy birthday op!

ginandgingers92 · 27/06/2021 21:36

So sorry, that's rubbish 😞
Happy Birthday OP!

championthewonderhorse70 · 27/06/2021 21:37

Happy Birthday

YANBU thru are being shite. I would be really upset about this

OverByYer · 27/06/2021 21:38

YANBU. I’d be hurt too.
So they normally forget? Maybe as it’s Sunday you may get something tomorrow? I hope so

Alexdrake44 · 27/06/2021 21:38

That’s really rubbish of them
Happy birthday to you 🎂 🎉 💐

romdowa · 27/06/2021 21:41

Going forward save the money that you would spend on their gifts and treat yourself instead. Sounds like you deserve it more!

Happy birthday 🎂🥳🎉

HereIfYouNeedMe · 27/06/2021 21:45

So sorry you've been let down by your friends today ☹️
A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you! 🎈🎂🥳🎉🍾🥂xx

JaneyGotAGun · 27/06/2021 21:48

Happy Birthday from me op, no wonder you're hurt, your friends sound shit.

I know you don't give to receive and all that but maybe don't make as much as an effort with them in future

seepingweeping · 27/06/2021 21:49

Happy birthday op.

I hope you find better friends because this is just shit.

Tiredandobsessed · 27/06/2021 21:51

Although I understand how upset you are & I would be the same I also want to tell you about my story. It was my long term friends birthday a couple of months ago, I bought her a gift ready for when I saw her, spoke to her on the phone about her birthday a couple of days before but on her actual birthday I completely forgot until about 7pm. Not that I'm making excuses but I've had a crap few months, really struggled with stuff and was manically busy that day. When I finally sat down that day & remembered I text immediately; I felt sooo guilty (I still do) as this isn't my normal behaviour but it wasn't that she isn't important to me it was just my brain was full of other stuff that day. I guess I'm telling you this to give them the benefit of the doubt, we don't always know what's going on in other people's lives no matter how close you are x

QueenBee52 · 27/06/2021 21:53

Shit friends who take take take OP, time to stop giving.

Happy Birthday Flowers

Chocolatemountain7 · 27/06/2021 22:13

@Tiredandobsessed I can see where you're coming from and perhaps they might message tomorrow, which in that case I'll feel guilty. I'll be honest I'm not holding my breath though Sad

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ScissorsBike · 27/06/2021 22:15

Happy birthday!

Umbra · 27/06/2021 22:18

Happy Birthday, lovely. WineCakeFlowers

Melitza · 27/06/2021 22:20

On each of your friend's birthdays text them happy birthday and then treat yourself to the amount you would normally spend on them.
Win,win.

Jakarta · 27/06/2021 22:22

Yanbu, sorry to hear you have been let down… wishing you a happy birthday! 🎂