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Post by holly on Jun 30, 2014 3:23:59 GMT
It is his Birthday and another year has gone by that none of his family has acknowledged his birthday. He has 2 brothers a sister and Grandma. He'd be happy with a text. He's not on Facebook. His sister lives for her birthday and makes sure everyone knows when it is. He calls or texts them on each of their bdays. I long ago stopped sending cards to his family once his sister told me "you only send cards to make you feel better".
I don't think it's a matter of them forgetting though. In years past I'd post something on my FB about his bday and they still wouldn't acknowledge it. He doesn't get a text days later saying happy belated bday. Or oops sorry missed your bday. Just nothing.
I know it hurts his feelings. But I try to make it up to him and give him a good day with our immediate family because that's what matters in the end.
Thanks for letting me vent here since I can't on FB.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 3:25:39 GMT
I'm sorry...family can be a total pain in the butt.
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Post by Outspoken on Jun 30, 2014 3:26:16 GMT
I'm sorry his feelings are hurt. I don't see why his family doesn't take the time to text or call for a quick Happy Birthday! I think that you are doing all you can do by making it extra special.
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Post by azredhead on Jun 30, 2014 3:27:20 GMT
Happy Birthday to your DH!! I know the feeling though. Bdays are big in my family but not so much with Dh's immediate family. Its gotten a little better since we've gotten married. There's been a few occasions where his parents didn't come from bday dinners etc.. and I would get really mad.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2014 3:31:42 GMT
I'm sorry for your DH. My in-laws are the same, never acknowledge DH's birthday. Now, if you forget MIL's birthday, woe unto you! Why she doesn't wish her own child a happy birthday, I'll never know.
My mom, on the other hand, never fails to send DH a card with money in it. And calls him, too.
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Post by Nanner on Jun 30, 2014 3:44:35 GMT
That just sucks. How sad for your DH that his siblings can't take 2 minutes out of their day to send a quick text
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Post by marmargirl on Jun 30, 2014 3:45:34 GMT
Happy birthday to your hubby! I'm sorry about his family. My husband's family does very little to stay in touch with him throughout the year (holidays included) so I feel for you (and him). I'm sure he's thankful to have you!
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Post by holly on Jun 30, 2014 3:52:48 GMT
Thanks everyone. My dad and brother and sister in law send him a card every year. My mom is here so she always helps us celebrate. Just makes me sad
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on Jun 30, 2014 3:53:44 GMT
That sucks! Maybe you can make it extra special for him!
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Post by momof3pits on Jun 30, 2014 5:19:47 GMT
That is really awful. Why do they not acknowledge his birthday when he does for them? Does he not have a friendly relationship with them in general? I think its great that you look out for his feelings and try to make up the void they create.
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Post by miominmio on Jun 30, 2014 5:35:23 GMT
I'm sorry...family can be a total pain in the butt. So true! Happy birthday to your DH, at least you and your family remember. |
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