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To think all my friendships are one sided?

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HoneyBunches · 29/09/2024 09:46

For context I just turned 30 and I have three close friends who don’t know each other and are from different parts of my life. For their birthdays, I made a point of getting them a small thoughtful present and card. However, not one of them thought to reciprocate and just sent a happy birthday message.
it’s left me feeling somewhat downtrodden thinking that clearly I value our friendship more than they do. It’s left me feeling really down, like Im clearly not as valued and I’m easily replaceable. I know it’s a childish thought which is why I won’t bring it up with them (also for the fear of becoming quite tearful at the thought)
Am I being unreasonable?

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BananaSpanner · 29/09/2024 09:50

I don’t buy my adult friends birthday presents. I value them greatly. I suppose if they could have reciprocated because you bought them something, that would be the polite thing to do but don’t be too offended they didn’t. If they are otherwise good friends who maintain good contact and don’t let you down, then try not to get too bothered about it.

HoneyBunches · 29/09/2024 09:51

BananaSpanner · 29/09/2024 09:50

I don’t buy my adult friends birthday presents. I value them greatly. I suppose if they could have reciprocated because you bought them something, that would be the polite thing to do but don’t be too offended they didn’t. If they are otherwise good friends who maintain good contact and don’t let you down, then try not to get too bothered about it.

Thank you for the insight; I know I’m probably overthinking it. The joy of having an anxiety disorder!

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InWithPeaceOutWithStress · 29/09/2024 09:57

Did you do anything for your 30th? If you’d have invited them out for something you’d have been more likely to receive a gift. You could try that next year. Although they’re all separate it can be nice for your friends to connect with your other friends. You could form a nice little friendship group.

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