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21st anniversary - is this the norm by now?

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ThatVikRinA22 · 06/04/2012 12:34

im feeling slightly guilty about this, but today is my 21st anniversary. I finished work yesterday morning and feel completely wiped out, not been out and i usually spend the first couple of days off recovering from nights.

The last time i went out, i knew i had 2 friends birthdays coming up and was more worried about not forgetting them than my own stuff....

so, i ve got him nothing. not even a card. I have booked a meal out at a swish gastro pub for tomorrow night for the 2 of us, but ive not actually got him anything.

I feel quite bad about it now, and think i probably should have put a bit of thought into this, but when it comes to my own things im a bit rubbish at being organised...i feel constantly on the go all the time and the days just flash past and suddenly i realise i should have done X Y or Z but i have enough trouble just trying to keep up with appointments for the kids or do the shopping without the extras!

I work an average of 56 hours over 6 days, but then have a few days off, so i guess i should be more organised for the days off really. I dont forget his birthdays and i got him some nice stuff at xmas....

is this fairly normal by now or should i be making more of an effort? fwiw i dont think he has made any more of an effort than i have....just realised i really ought to go get him an easter egg...

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HotBurrito1 · 06/04/2012 12:58

Do you normally buy presents? We never do, but we make cards sometimes... You could do that? Having a nice time out together is more significant IMO.

ripsishere · 06/04/2012 13:00

We've been married almost 25 years. In all that time, I can't remember buying DH a card, let alone a present.

ThatVikRinA22 · 06/04/2012 13:08

its ok....he just got in and he hasnt got me one either....pressures off!

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bagelmonkey · 06/04/2012 13:08

You've been together 21 years. You love each other for who you are and how you treat each other every day of the year, not just on your anniversary. Sounds like you have made lovely plans to celebrate though.

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