Find it kind of sad

March 11, 2009 5:06pm CST
It was my partner's birthday today and not one member of his family acknowledged it at all. He wasn't expected presents or anything like that but a phone call,text or email would have been nice to wish him happy returns. Me, the children and my parents brought him cards. My parents even put some money in his card for his birthday. Unfortunately I could not afford to buy him anything before today as we spent all the money on our daughter who's birthday it was on Sunday. I have ordered a couple of things off Amazon I know he wanted as belated birthday presents. I do find it sad that not one of his side of his family acknowledged his birthday. I suppose that he is not in their thoughts as he lives so far away from them now. He also comes from a big family he is the youngest of 12 and that is not including his stepsister,stepbrothers and half sisters. How about you do you find it hard to remember everyone's birthday in your family especially if you have a large family? Do you feel sad when your family forgets your birthday?
2 responses
papercup
@papercup (3)
• Philippines
17 Mar 09
Not really, birthdays for me are just ordinary days. One time, I was so busy that I even forget that it was my birthday were it not for my mother's call. But I really appreciate those who remembered but I don't also get mad to those who forgot.
ddhawkins63
@ddhawkins63 (682)
• United States
12 Mar 09
Most of my family can't afford to buy presents when birthdays roll around but you can better believe that we are all on the phone in the morning calling to wish them a happy birthday. It is important to people to know that people are thinking about them. Forgetting now and then happens, but if it's a regular routine, then it's more than sad, it a shame on them for not paying enough attention! Happy Birthday to your guy!