It's not about the birthday itself, but the feeling of being forgotten. While a simple "happy birthday" might seem trivial to some people, it can sting if someone you care about forgets, especially if they know your birthday is important to you. Don't get me wrong, getting mad might be an overreaction, but it's more about feeling like someone you care about forgot about you on a day that's supposed to be special. I get that not everyone cares about birthdays, but if it's important to someone you know, forgetting can feel hurtful. If it turns into a pattern, it can be a reflection of the effort put into the relationship. Birthdays are really a low-effort way to show you care and forgetting can raise questions about the overall effort being put into the relationship.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

I agree it definitely sucks. But if there's one person who should be proud of you more than anybody, it's you.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Close friends? Siblings? First Cousins? Is it really childish to expect ur siblings, first cousins or very close friends to wish you a happy birthday? How about coworkers who are informed it's your birthday and they don't wish you a happy birthday? I don't think it's unrealistic expectations for important people/people constantly active in your life to wish you a happy birthday if they are informed it's your birthday.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

It's not childish to expect it, it's childish to make a big deal about it if they happen to forget it. Like I said, it sucks, but it's your day, not there's.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

If they flat out know it's your birthday and don't say it, I could see why you would be upset, and if you plan on confronting them, do it in a manner that is actually approachable and respectful.

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

They ain't gonna like this one OP

by Good_Instruction 2 weeks ago

Especially if it's not your birthday!

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Some people just don't care about that kind of thing. (adults).

by ashtynschultz 2 weeks ago

Birthdays in general are the most overrated thing in the existence and should not be treated as seriously as they are(except for stuff like ages 1-10 and 18 and 21(USA))

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Weird take, excluding 11 through 17

by forrestsmith 2 weeks ago

Your mom should receive all the congrats for having to be pregnant and pushing you out and recovering from that. Otherwise birthdays are just masturbation

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

Wouldn't that be……Mother's Day ?

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago

adults over 21 that make a big deal about their birthdays are so cringe

by Anonymous 2 weeks ago