I had a discussion recently with someone about this. Since we don’t really celebrated our birthdays we weren’t sure what’s “normal “.
If I wish happy birthday to friends every year but never get anything from them I will be suspicious if they even care for me, yes.
I guess it also depends on culture. In Latinamerica many people consider birthdays a big deal so forgetting it would be considered a faux pas.
For me personally I care if my partner and close friends remember, coworkers, my dentist, etc. I don’t give a damn but if they so happen to congratulate me or send a gift or whatever, I thank them graciously and try to correspond in the same manner when it is theirs.
For example, my yoga teacher found out about my birthday because SO sent me flowers to the studio so I could enjoy myself starting the day, so said teacher gifted me a box of my favorite incense. It was a nice touch but definitely due to circumnstances. I enjoyed it nevertheless. So now I will be getting her a nice beautiful plant for her balcony.
Neither. Its just another nail in the coffin/ thread on the urn lid
I couldnt care less. I never understood how people would be angry at others for forgetting their birthdays. Its just a damn anniversary…
I expect my mother and identical twin to remember my birthday. I hope my husband remembers, but would not be upset if he didn’t. (He’s never forgotten)
All my friends remember when by about +/-3 days. Every year I invite everyone to meet for food and drinks one night.
Let them know for those that I want to know get together with. Otherwise if they remember … great, if not no big deal.
HAHA No, I don’t expect them to remember, and I don’t remind them. In August I’ll be 47 I haven’t had a birthday party, gift, or card since I was maybe 25, the year my mother passed away. I’ve been married for 21 years. Not to be clear, my wife does say “Happy birthday”. But she’s not really a gift giver type of person.
But she’s not really a gift giver type of person.
not even a bday blowie?
Not to share too much, but that type of gift doesn’t require it being my birthday.
Neither.
IDGAF if anyone remembers, and I ain’t reminding anyone.
About the only thing I care about regarding my birthday is being allowed to nap without interruption lol.
I plan on not celebrating my birthday and only bring it up if conversation happens to lead there, or if somebody asks. Usually somebody remembers and offers a dinner or to hang out. Not a fan of big parties! Too much hubbub.
I hope they forget my birthday. Me too, thanks.
I don’t celebrate my birthday and I don’t tell people my birthday unless it’s required for something.
It is on my shared electronic calendar, physical home calendar, and I remind people that I want to have plans with. I also decorate for housemates’ birthday weeks.
I don’t tell strangers.
I don’t want to be celebrated, so it’s up to other folks if they want to celebrate my birthday. I’m certainly not going to remind them.
I hate birthdays so I am OK with everyone forgetting
