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?