My whole family forgot my birthday

[Oopsadaisy92]

Kind of light hearted but my brother, my parents and most importantly my DH have all forgotten to wish me happy birthday today. At time of writing it's 14.30.

Just to confirm my birthday is on the 22nd of January... I haven't got my dates mixed up and it's like the 21st today or something??

Also - any ideas on being petty? I feeling like letting them all know at this point needs something big so it doesn't look desperate for attention 🤣

My husband and teen kids totally disregarded my birthday last month. Husband went to work came home, took calls until about 6.30 without greeting me when he got home. I told them all how upset I was that not one of them had said happy birthday to me or had given me a card. It hurt because I make an effort when it’s their birthday. I had said in the week that I wanted to go to a certain restaurant- we didn’t go. My husband’s birthday is in Feb and I really want to just ignore it but I feel bad about doing it.

Jesus read her replies, she already spoke to her husband beforehand

Please do!!!

I’d be ignoring all birthdays for the rest of the year!!!

😂😂😂

Why? He didn't feel bad about ignoring yours...

I know why, because you care. It's more why you don't take this chance to show him how he made you feel.

Can you find a web site with a ‘have I got dementia’ questionnaire and send with a message ‘your memory is obviously not good I suggest you do this questionnaire’

You’re better than me, I’d be devastated if my whole family and H forgot my birthday!

Definitely over estimating my photoshopping skills! But Definitely amusing!

Hopefully he will give you a proper phone call later....if not then you are definitely not being unreasonable and need to plan something extra special when he returns and can pay for!

Omg that's hilarious! I love it

Oh come on - you shouldn't have to ask your family to remember your birthday.

Don't be so ridiculous. If the woman who gave birth to you and the man who shares a bed and children with you can't buy you a birthday card without prompting then there's something sadly wrong. I sincerely hope you don't suffer the indignity every year of having to remind those closest to you that it's your birthday.

I already have access to his bank so I could just buy myself something luxurious... not say anything and when he wonders what happened to all his money... maybe it will dawn on him 😈

I’m thinking a photo of you and George Clooney (or whoever you’re have a crush on) and say at least George remembered.

Right it’s 5pm @Oopsadaisy92 - time for birthday drinks in a nice bar!

Henry Cavill for me! 😍

dutysuite I would ignore your DHs birthday in February. Carry on blithely through your day. If he mentions it say you assumed there was an unspoken agreement to not celebrate them in any more. Perhaps have a card tucked away just in case you want to relent late evening.

"Oopsadaisy92" 💐🎂 for you.

Happy birthday OP!

Is there something you'd like to do to celebrate? If yes, might be worth messaging DH:

"It's a shame you're not here today for my birthday. I was thinking it'd be nice to go to X restaurant/bar/theatre etc for a belated celebration when you're back."

It's not about blaming the OP. It takes two to Gabe a conversation. It's about normal conversations, like oh it's my birthday next Saturday what will we do.

Still not got the hint... 😂

@DysmalRadius you sound lovely 🙄bit of a shitty thing to say to OP. I expect you wouldn't be bothered if not one of your loved ones bothered to send you a birthday text?

You might want to edit that photo as it's got your husband's name at the top?

Happy birthday OP, hope the guilt presents coming your way make up for it.

I need to watch Sixteen Candles again, haven't watched that for years!

It's a tragically low bar to have to expect to have to remind your parents and the person who is supposed to love you most in the world about your birthday or be blamed for them forgetting.

I agree. MN can be awfully "I don't need a birthday, I'm an adult, it's for kids only" type but fuck me, life is tough and being remembered and treated on your birthday is the LEAST we deserve!!

Send him a selfie of you blowing out a candle!

So, Happy Birthday!