Of course he forgot my birthday.

[PeteSwotatoes]

On/off and never properly together for over 3 years. Lived together. No kids. He would never commit and got with other women. It's my birthday and he's said nothing. Of course he's said nothing, he's never acknowledged my birthday or got me anything.

Maybe this time I can get rid.

[eddielizzard]

happy birthday

you don't need an excuse to end it.

[klassykringle]

Or alternatively, "find another man - he's a shit".

[RRR0bin2016]

Find another man - he is not that into you !!!

[Shayelle]

Happy Birthday Pete. Nice one for getting shot of the c**t

[NoSunNoMoon]

Another vote for binning.

[goddessofsmallthings]

There's no 'mind games' there, Pete,

He's a self-centred shit and he's treating you like shit because you let him.

Bin him and look to find a guy who's worthy of you

Belated birthday wishes and here's to giving yourself something to celebrate every day

[JuddNelsoninTheBreakfastClub]

Happy birthday Pete! Glad you had a great birthday with people who care about you

[AnyFucker]

Welcome to the rest of your life

[Thattimeofyearagain]

Happy birthday 🎂

[WingsofNylon]

Yay! What a great present you have given yourself. Have some

[PeteSwotatoes]

I will text him and then block the number.

[AnyFucker]

So now you need to tell him you are done

Rip the plaster off. Otherwise the drip, drip, drip destruction of your self esteem will continue

[WingsofNylon]

You don't need him one but. I'm glad you had a nice day. Please do let him know you are done then find give him another thought.

[PeteSwotatoes]

Thanks MNers. I had an amazing day with friends and family. I don't need him. When we got together I'd just escaped an abusive relationship and got out of hospital for severe depression. I'm happy now. I've got a new career. I don't need him.

[Ohdearducks]

So somehow it's your fault? Gaslighting prick bin, bin, bin!

Oh whatever? Get fucked dick for brains

[SleepyRoo]

You obviously have deep feelings for him, making this a painful situation, but the reality is that this relationship is over. He's treating you badly and you are having your time wasted. Rip the plaster off - end it.

[borage13]

So his birthday message to you was to tell you that he's feeling ill? He's said it himself. "Oh, whatever". He's started drawing the line for you - finish it.

[PeteSwotatoes]

He just messaged me and complained he was feeling ill. I said "ok", he asked what was up. I said "you forgot my birthday again".

I got sent back: "no hun I didn't. That's why I was messaging you. Oh whatever have a nice day speak to you later".

Mind games every time

[Idontbelievethelies]

He didn't forget your birthday. He ignored it.
Ghost him. You can't really dump him, you're not in a relationship.

Happy birthday OP.

[whatminniedidnext]

Ok well you get him a birthday pressie every year, he gets you nothing.... I think you know what you need to do. You sound like a generous person, you deserve better than this guy. He is not treating you right. I would move on.

[HalfShellHero]

Yes get rid OP!, brill advice on here , good luck !

[TheNaze73]

You're plan B & always will be. Restore your pride & end it

[Tenshidarkangel]

Go buy yourself an epically awesome birthday present. Show yourself some love, relax, feel great and then throw the toad to the curb.

PS Happy Birthday

[expatinscotland]

Oh, fuck him off. Give yourself a birthday gift, get rid of this millstone.

[PeteSwotatoes]

I've been reading her books for a while - she's a brilliant author. For some reason it's not stuck. I think I need to make the change today and move on with my life.