Feel unappreciated! 😢

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I’m a 26 yo mother of two. DS has special needs and DD has a global developmental delay. I devote all my time to my DC, which of course we all do and I love them so much. My OH is a great father but works long hours

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I spend loads on Mother’s Day gifts for my mum and mother in law.. I also buy presents for my ex, my sons dad and my my partner on Father’s Day to show my appreciation. But what do I get? Bugger all! everyone seems to forget about me! 😢😢😢

My OH didn’t even get me anything for my birthday or valentines recently. He lets me treat myself when we have the spare money but I would to feel appreciated sometimes.

Why do you keep giving if other people don’t bother?

Give less, ask for more - get the balance right. Your OH will step up if you explain what you want from him and how you feel, I’m sure. No point in playing secret guessing games in life - ask for what you want from him.

Why do you buy presents for your MIL?

Problem is I like to buy people gifts. I feel guilty if I don’t.

I have to buy my MIL gifts for Mother’s day, Christmas gifts etc as my partner doesn’t make the effort. (To be fair my mother in law did give me a 40 pounds voucher for Christmas and £20 for my birthday). So I can’t really complain 😊😊

It never really bothered me before and I don’t really expect much but I feel jealous of all those mummies who will post what gifts they get on Sunday (my partner has said he hasn’t bought anything). A box of choccies or some flowers would make me feel slightly better! Doesn’t have to cost much!

Just feeling a bit deflated!

People only treat us as we allow them ...

STOP

Be like them I know it’s hard as I’m like you but tbh if they can’t be bothered don’t bother and you SO needs to appreciate you.