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My boyfriend didn't hasn't wished me happy birthday.

11 replies

Isthatajay · 08/02/2025 12:49

Sorry about the typo in the headline

I'm going to make this as quick and easy as possible.

Me (32f) and boyfriend (29m) have been together for 6 years and have 2 children.

So today's my birthday and he is currently staying at his mums house, and basically he just hasn't even sent me a quick birthday text and honestly I'm feeling just so let down.

His birthday was a few days ago, I made a big deal, had a party in his mums, made sure I bought him gifts he wanted, made a really big deal out of it.

He couldn't even send a text.

At this point I'm ready to end the relationship. Would I be unreasonable to?

  • little bit of background. He's in his mums because he can't "parent, work and do his masters all at once" and we were arguing alot about my expectations of him as a partner and a father. And I will say, I've been alot happier without him here. Kids are happier, in a much better routine.
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changednameagain1234 · 08/02/2025 12:52

How very hurtful. I would feel just like you. He doesn’t sound like a very nice person imo.

Happy birthday from me x

SpringBunnyHopHop · 08/02/2025 12:52

Sounds like he needs dumped since you’re all happier anyway.

Happy birthday!

Purplecatshopaholic · 08/02/2025 12:55

So he can’t parent, work and do a masters, so he fucked off despite his responsibilities? FFS, sometimes words fail me! He’s a twat and a pathetic one at that - you are better off without this loser, let mummy have him back.
ps let a birthday pressie to yourself be becoming single and happy!

MaltipooMama · 08/02/2025 12:55

Sounds like he's still annoyed about the argument and is trying to teach you a lesson, not very nice at all. Massive sign that you're all happier with him being away, definitely something to think about (not today though, just focus on enjoying your day with your children!)

Happy birthday from me!

maltravers · 08/02/2025 12:59

Are the kids old enough to understand/celebrate with you? Time for a birthday trip out with them maybe and Happy Birthday, try to enjoy your day and work this out tomorrow.

TomatoSandwiches · 08/02/2025 13:04

I wonder what would happen if you suddenly decided you can't work and parent at the same time op.

Dump him, he will always be like this and you will always be his last priority.

jimmyjammy001 · 08/02/2025 13:17

His priorities are all wrong, children first that he decided to have, then work and then education, should of got the education before starting a family, I wouldn't even classify someone as being my bf if they can't even be bothered to wish you a happy birthday on your birthday, shame you didn't get married before having children because he now gets to walk away pritty much Scot free

MrsJHernandez · 08/02/2025 14:24

Happy birthday!!

I'm sorry, but your bf is a useless, thoughtless shit.

You wouldn't be unreasonable to end the relationship, and seeing as you're doing everything all alone anyway, you won't really notice any difference if you do decide to end it.

I hope you have a great birthday with your kids x

pikkumyy77 · 08/02/2025 14:26

Dump him. What a useless person. A total failure and he doesn’t even care

recyclemeagain · 08/02/2025 14:27

Happy birthday to you FlowersCakeStar
Maybe this is the year to lose 170lbs (or however much he weighs)!

rosesl · 08/02/2025 14:43

What an idiot he is! I'd tell him to stay at bis parents permanently!

Happy birthday 🎂🎈🎉🥳

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