My mom didn't congratulate me with my birthday?

[Anonymous]

i had birthday and usually my mom one of the 1st who call me...
But that day she didn't... i thought, maybe she is busy and will call me in the everning... But she didn't...
Then i thought maybe she just forget and will write me the next day that she forgot... but she didn't... So, that means she didn't call me on purpose or just that day wasn't special for her at all, so she didn't bother call\write me...
this is also, the 1st time she didn't call.
I congratulated her on all her birthdays and gave her expensive gifts... but this time... she have her birthday in a month, i dont think i will bother to even call her too...
what do u thnk?
have ur mom ever didn't call u on ur birthday?

[Anonymous]

My parents stopped pretending like they cared about my birthday after I moved out. Even in high school when I was still living with them they completely forgot about my birthday once. So yes I know what it is like to not have a parent so much as even call on my birthday.

Either your bond is weakening with your mother, or she is upset about something, and instead of telling you, is sending you a hint. Since you are at least 25 and she has continued to care about your birthday until now, I suspect she is being spiteful about something. Most likely she is expecting you to read her mind, and that type of attitude just tends to make things worse. Much like how now you are planning on just doing the same back to her.

[Asker]

all i want for my birthday is short call from her with 2 words, or short text with 2 words, thats all, i dont think its tht much work or makes me like a baby.
I got birthdays wishes even from my clients, but not from my mom, that sucks

[howzit2015]

maybe something came up and she just forgot

[Anonymous]

Every until the day they die they will remember my birthday.
My birthday was just here a few weeks ago and because I didn't pick up my phone being busy and all, they still kept trying to call me to continue wishing me happy birthday even the next day.
I never forget them neither so I guess one hand does the other hand.
They stopped giving gifts now but I still give to them though, on every birthday and special occasion.
I am so Sorry about your own birthday, I can tell it probably bothers you more than anyone here. You have a heart.
Happy birthday too.

[Opinion Owner]

Block all boos.

[Opinion Owner]

Find out of everything is okay at home. I find that if there are problems in the house, everyone goes into hiding. They rarely call me first anyways because of my schedule. But if there is something wrong, they won't call anyone anyways and I have to hear from my sister to Not to call up there, there is a problem. Call and see if this might be the case.

[Prettygurl12]

I mean... how much effort, really, do we put into being born? If anyone should be congratulated on our birthdays, it's the women who birthed us.

She did all the work. Let's be honest.

I get why you're upset, but you're a real adult now. Not a kid. Not a young adult who still lives at home. Birthdays are going to be missed.

[Asker]

do u think parents should talk with their children only when they r young? thats what u tring to say?
"She did all the work. Let's be honest."-and what is that about?
is sent short text "happy birthday"-is it hard work and too much to ask. or spent 5 min in day just to call.
I am YOUNG adult (ur mom is not young adult), i am independent and all i need is 2 words on my birthday from people i love and care about

[Prettygurl12]

If you're over 24 you're no longer a young adult. You're just an adult.

I'm sorry she didn't call you or whatever. Get over it.

[Prettygurl12]

And are you implying that you somehow did any work whatsoever in being born? Did you push yourself out of your vagina? No. So shush.

[SarahsSummer]

Happy Birthday!!🍰💜🎂🍾
As for your mom, I don't think tit for tat is a good approach. Wish you mom a happy birthday when it comes but prior to that, have a conversation and ask her if everything is alright with her. Find out what may be going on and then just tell her you were hurt she didn't acknowledge your birthday.

[Cupcake_Queen]

If you're the independent adult that you claim you are, then call your mom and address your feelings with her instead of complaining on some website.

I've been in the situation before, and it does suck; but, you need to talk to that person about it in order to get anything resolved.

[Asker]

u sound like a bitter person

[Shmoopsie]

I can completely understand that your hurt feelings at your mother ignoring your birthday. I wonder if there is something that happened in the past, or some association your mother has made.

Have you asked her about it at all? Does she know that it hurts your feelings? Alternatively, she may realise that it is hurtful and is trying to send you a message about something.

Wishing you the best of luck.

[Asker]

no, everything seemed fine, a week before we met and talk. I was surprised she didn't call or write, bcoz this is the 1st time she didn't

[queen_in_the_streets]

My mom called me two weeks after my birthday. I wasn't bothered by it, she lives in a different country so I can't see her or receive/ give gifts to each other. Don't be bitter at her over this, forgive her & move on & love the only mom you'll ever have.

[Hidden_P]

Sounds like she just forgot. Have you told her it was your birthday?

And yes, my mum doesn't call on my birthday. The last happy birthday I had from my mother was probably almost 10 years ago now.

[Sovereignty]

The last time a parent said happy birthday to me I was pretty young...

However, my sisters has never missed one so it balances out the scale.

[Asker]

but she didn't miss any before...

[Sovereignty]

You're a little brat aren't ya?

Give the women a brake. 25-29 years and she's never missed a single one and the moment she does you're ready and waiting to pounce.

[Mesonfielde]

Well you clearly don't call her often enough for her to still care

Or maybe she just missed the date

I'd be somewhat worried if my mother missed mine instead of throwing a pity party about it

[luke3999]

maybe she forget or maybe you did something made her angry but she wants you to apology first
in other way this is once in life you just forgive her she is you mother

[Jaded5990]

Not to be insensitive or anything, you should check if she got into an accident or something. If not and she's totally fine, you should move on.

[Asker]

she talked to sister

[Jaded5990]

She might be angry at you?

[Asker]

we talked only a week ago, everything was fine

[Anonymous]

It's a birthday not a Nobel prize. Why do you need to be congratulated? You didn't work hard to get a year older, it just happens to be another 365 days since the reoccurrence of the date you happened to be born on.
Celebrating non-accomplishments is a narcissistic necessity.

[Belliebella]

Thats sad :( I would be really sad if that happend to me. The last two years (afteroving out) she called me on my birthday

[Thrifty]

Why didn't you call her to congratulate her today for carrying u in her womb for 9 1/2 months and spitting u out of her vagina and making a whole bloody mess? This day is both ur days. Step up.

[PersianPrincessss]

It's my birthday today too and my parents don't carev

[Iamathinker]

Is this a mom trend now, mine did the same thing to me this year and she hasn't spoken to me since.

[EllieLexis513]

Did you ask her why she didn't call?

[Asker]

not yet

[EllieLexis513]

You might wanna ask before you do anything else.

[Relentless_Hippie]

It's not that serious.

[Anonymous]

My mom always remembered

Happy birthday!

[bcromartie]

This must be soul crushing.

[Melcart23]

Lol OMG. Grow up!!!

[Asker]

people of all ages celebrate their birthdays, idiot