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Ignored on my birthday

33 replies

Lostandlost · 19/01/2023 21:09

I have a bad marriage. I am trapped and digging my way out slowly but surely.

Meanwhile its my birthday, he has been working from home all day. Usually he comes out of the office to nitpick on me, however today he kept himslef so busy that he did not get to utter the 2 words 'Happy Birthday'.

However, I have few family and few friends who wish me and call me every year and wish. I had a card from my daughter and wishes from friends and my sister and my mum. No gifts, but I love that people care and remember my birthday. Thats a valuble gift I can ask for :).

Dont know why I am posting, may be just letting it out. I am not very sad that he didnt wish, he actually made my will power to leave stronger, but probably I feel disappinted that there are millions of men who wish and do things for their wives and I am stuck with the one who willing chose not to.

Goodnite all :)

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LittleLillie · 19/01/2023 21:17

Happy birthday!

I hope next year you are away from this man and happier than ever x

AmandaHoldensLips · 19/01/2023 21:26

Happy Birthday!!!!

Let your gift be to make an appointment with a solicitor tomorrow. You can go for a pretty hassle-free "no fault" divorce and be shot of him by high summer.

countrypunk · 19/01/2023 21:39

Happy birthday to you! Hope you got yourself a treat today. You deserve it 🎈🎂

Boredof2020 · 19/01/2023 21:42

Happy birthday, really hope next year's will be better x

ednatheevilwitch · 19/01/2023 21:43

Well he sounds like the sort of person you want to be well rid of by your next birthday. Onwards and upwards!

WitchDancer · 19/01/2023 22:02

Happy birthday! Flowers

JackieQueen · 19/01/2023 22:08

Happy birthday 💐🎂

NewyearNewStartnomorejunk · 19/01/2023 22:10

Happy Birthday.

And also. Fuck him

canfor · 19/01/2023 22:13

Happy Birthday Cake

Twotolove · 19/01/2023 22:13

Happy Birthday! Flowers

SummerWhisper · 19/01/2023 22:15

Happy birthday to you!! May your new username be Foundandfound

Every day is closer to freedom and happiness for you 😊 💐🎂🍸🍹

piedbeauty · 19/01/2023 22:18

Happy birthday 🎂 🥳

I hope this is the last year you're with your joyless h. Onward and upward.

jackstini · 19/01/2023 22:21

Well it backs up the fact you need to leave him - what a tosser

Happy birthday OP - put your cards up and I'll have a drink with you 🥂🎂

Tricolette · 19/01/2023 22:21

Happy birthday, wishing you health, happiness and strength.

Grandmasword · 19/01/2023 22:21

Happy Birthday 😊and yeah that is a clear message if there ever was one that he is selfish. Sod him and I hope you enjoy the day regardless.

Reggiebo · 19/01/2023 22:22

Happy Birthday

Fullsomefrenchie · 19/01/2023 22:24

Happy birthday,

why are you stuck with him, what will it take for you to leave?

Dillydollydingdong · 19/01/2023 22:24

Why do you even care?

Ofcourseshecan · 19/01/2023 22:25

I’m wishing you a happy birthday too, OP, and there’s still time to have one! Just clear your miserable husband out of your mind.

Imagine yourself somewhere lovely, just DD and you in this lovely relaxing place. Make it as realistic as possible, eg if it’s a beach, feel the sunshine, hear a soft breeze rustling the palm trees, smell the sea, taste a daiquiri … Know that it’s a safe place, and you can return whenever you like.

Then tomorrow, get that divorce under way.

Best of luck with it all xx

WaxingGibbon · 19/01/2023 22:26

Happy birthday! 🎈 Also wishing you a much happier birthday this time next year, far far away from him

Upsidedownagain · 19/01/2023 22:27

Happy Birthday! Sounds like confirmation of what you need to do. It's such a little thing to say, after all. Hope better things lie ahead for you, and in the not-too-distant future.

saraclara · 19/01/2023 22:28

Another one saying that your birthday present to yourself should be an appointment with a solicitor.

May next year's birthday be very much happier than today's!

ImustLearn2Cook · 19/01/2023 22:28

Happy Birthday 🎂🥂

Denise82 · 19/01/2023 22:28

Happy Birthday 🎂 Hoping next year is a happier time for you 💗

Lostandlost · 19/01/2023 22:46

Yes, onward and upward and faar!

Oh you have all made my day!.. Thankyou!.. be blessed kind ladies ... I will sleep well💕

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