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Does anyone else get really annoyed at this saying....

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Cupofteaonesugar · 17/09/2022 22:58

... in your birthday -
"I hope you've been spoilt rotten".

well actually no I haven't actually. I'm a single mum and the only people who get me a card is my parents and sibling (of which I'm very greatful for!).
Actually I bought myself a gift from my children. That's it.

But no I've not been spoilt rotten so leave me alone!!!!

OP posts:
JanglyBeads · 17/09/2022 22:59

Know exactly what you mean.

Although anyone who knows yr situation should really think before saying such things.

How old are your DC?

laalaaleelee · 17/09/2022 23:08

I hate it - it's just a cringey thing to say

WagathaChristieMystery · 17/09/2022 23:09

JanglyBeads · 17/09/2022 22:59

Know exactly what you mean.

Although anyone who knows yr situation should really think before saying such things.

How old are your DC?

I agree with this - I think people do have good intentions when they say it, but it’s become a platitude that people can write or say without thinking. I hope you have a lovely birthday OP 🎉

Whisperedew · 17/09/2022 23:10

I hate the word rotten. People on here use it over the top e.g:
I’ve got a rotten cold
I’ve been feeling so rotten and snotty

Stoptheworld1000 · 17/09/2022 23:26

Im completely with you on this. If it wasn't for my kids I just would'nt even bother with my birthday. I get a cake, put banners up etc. It's all for their benefit. Their dad let's them choose a choc bar for me. Yawn!

NotRightNowNo · 17/09/2022 23:33

Yes, me too. Its such a shallow things to say. Probably well meant but no, I've not been spoilt rotten by anyone for a very long time.

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