How important are birthdays for you?

[rainbowlemon]

Apart from for little kids how important are they for you?

Do you like a bit of a fuss or something quiet?

Do you expect your best friends to remember and for them to message?

 

[AlanBanan]

Don’t bother me. But I do like a happy birthday text, call or card.

gifts, cake and parties aren’t important I just want a happy birthday xx

 

[Tree_]

I like a text. Couldn't care less about presents apart from partner/kids/parents and brother

 

[Begborrowsteal]

I love them, i think its a nice excuse to spoil yourself/loved ones. I like to make a fuss for other people, but dont often have one made of me

 

[MyLittlePony25]

I think just the milestone birthdays matter to me. Otherwise just a happy birthday message or card from close family and friends is nice.

I’m planning my Dads 60th next year, he is very much like me and I want to make his 60th special.

 

[rainbowlemon]

I have four best friends in a group and posted gifts for all of their birthdays which either arrived early or exactly on time.

Small things like :

1. I took photos from her insta and had them printed out and posted along with a separate Graze box.
2. I sent flowers and chocolate buttons.
3. A large bag of M&Ms and magic stars.
4.Her fave box of chocolate

I didn't expect or want gifts in return, but only one messaged to say happy birthday and I would be lying if I said it didn't upset me when I have seen the others do stories and posts about how great x person is .

 

[House of Tea]

I have four best friends in a group and posted gifts for all of their birthdays which either arrived early or exactly on time. I didn't expect or want gifts in return, but only one messaged to say happy birthday and I would be lying if I said it didn't upset me when I have seen the others do stories and posts about how great x person is .

You know what to do going forward….

 

[rainbowlemon]

Just wanted to know if I was being too sensitive .

 

[House of Tea]

Just wanted to know if I was being too sensitive .

No, they are plain rude.

 

[coconochanel]

I'm not that bothered tbh I don't mind receiving cards but I'm not bothered about gifts/parties etc.

 

[Sheabutter]

It sucks when friendships that you’ve invested in turn out to be one sided. Better to keep them at an arm’s length. You’ll have more space for better people. Happy Birthday xx

 

[watermelon sugar]

I’m not bothered about my family or friends making a fuss of me. I don’t mind my partner making a fuss of me though I do enjoy making a fuss of my partner more though. I try and make sure he has a good birthday every year

 

[Mr Daydream]

I share my birthday with my daughter so I don’t get to celebrate it on the day anymore

 

[Luce0331]

I always think I’m not bothered about my birthday but when the day comes and I don’t end up doing anything nice I feel a little sad

 

[Noseyoldcow]

I share my birthday with my daughter so I don’t get to celebrate it on the day anymore

I feel your pain! My sons is the day before mine

 

[Yel]

I'd like to say I'm not that bothered, but a text or something is kinda nice. Once you hide your birthday on Facebook you get 90% less people wishing you a happy birthday in my experience

 

[WilmaHun]

I love birthdays! I always go to an extra effort for my Mum and my partner to make sure they have a special day. It's mine in a couple of weeks and I'm already looking forward to it I'm not arsed about gifts and I'd absolutely hate if anybody decided to do a party for me but it is nice getting a text/card from your friends and family. I think the main reason I love them is because every year without fail my partner will get a cake made for me (last year was a cake in the shape of a sausage dog and it was fab!), and who doesn't love cake?

 

[nbt]

I love birthdays but I’m not bothered about “making it all about me”. Usually I just like to do something as a family. For instance, this year I shared my birthday with Father’s Day and we had a family day out.

I like to do something a little extra special for big birthdays but again, it’s more about a wider circle of family and friends getting together for a meal or drinks.

I like to make sure others people’s birthdays don’t go unnoticed too and will always get at least a token gesture.

 

[LadyTonya]

I like birthdays. Im not into fuss but really appreciate a text or card from friends and family.
i do love how my children get v excited for every birthday, that makes me smile. I had a big one last year and they were very cute spoiling me and lots of cuddles.

 

[WilmaHun]

I have four best friends in a group and posted gifts for all of their birthdays which either arrived early or exactly on time.

Small things like :

1. I took photos from her insta and had them printed out and posted along with a separate Graze box.
2. I sent flowers and chocolate buttons.
3. A large bag of M&Ms and magic stars.
4.Her fave box of chocolate

I didn't expect or want gifts in return, but only one messaged to say happy birthday and I would be lying if I said it didn't upset me when I have seen the others do stories and posts about how great x person is .

I don't think you're being too sensitive at all, I think I'd be a bit upset about that too. Even if they'd have just made sure they made the effort to ALL say happy birthday it would have been better! I wouldn't go to such effort on theirs next time tbh!