Does anybody else feel this way?

[Wharvey98]

I haven’t had a birthday party since I was 10. The presents were nice but other than that I didn’t really see a point. Birthdays are like you said just a day like any other. In times past people would celebrate their birthdays because it was a miracle they lived through another year. Now it’s not a miracle to live through a year, because the death rates in the western world for people under 60 are almost negligible. Honestly I’ve never seen the point. I still exchange gifts with people, but I don’t expect that I should receive gifts. And I certainly don’t expect a party. The one thing I do indulge in on birthdays is cake, it’s one of the few times I’ll actually allow myself to have any.

[talloak]

I really don't care about birthdays one way or another. Going to lengths to make someone feel special on their birthday implies that you don't much to make them feel special the rest of the year. That's not really true for most but there's a bit of truth in it. Surprising someone randomly seems to make them happier than doing the same thing on the birthday, when it's expected. However, I'm not suggesting that people should not celebrate birthdays for those who want that. I'm suggesting that people should do more on non-birthdays.

[aWes0MeNeSs]

I'm kind of the same way. It's just not the same as when you're a kid. I think the excitement really stops after you've already reached all of your milestone birthdays, and honestly, I was kind of let down by those even because they did not live up to the big hype society makes them out to be. They're not life changing events, you're just now legally able to do something you weren't before, such as obtain a driver's license, vote and buy cigarettes, buy alcohol, etc.

I still enjoy my birthday when I get to see my family and spend time with them, but otherwise it's just another year older for me.

[mamasan]

My birthday isn't a big deal to me either. If my loved ones want to take me out to eat or something, that's cool but I don't feel the need to have some huge celebration. I also HATE being sung to in restaurants, so my fam knows not to tell the waiter that it's my birthday lol

[Pete671]

I feel exactly the same, it's more of an annoyance than anything, other people get excited about my birthday but I don't tbh, no way I want to celebrate it, I tend to do stuff on my own, I just get sick of people asking me what I'm going to do "for my birthday", what do they mean? breathe? I'm just grateful to have lived for the year tbh, mine is also coming up and I'm sorely tempted to visit the local Buddhist monastery where they're not interested in nonsense like birthday celebrations, which are usually about other people having an excuse to drink alcohol rather than my wellbeing, and people call me grumpy, can't figure that one out at all lol, but happy birthday anyway,,,

[foxrider77]

Yeah after so many birthdays they start to feel like the holiday that you don’t celebrate. If you already have a good life you don’t need a particular day to celebrate. For me I rather enjoy a day with friends and family then be the center of attention. I’ve seen sweet 16 parties where 1000s are wasted for attention seekers. Appreciating where you are at this time in life is what really matters.

[coolbreeze]

Having a birthday is another day but I hope yours turn out to be a great day.

[lightbulb27]

same, but I celebrate it in my own way... I buy something I want to enjoy life... like this year I took a seminar to help expand my mind. I also ride bicycle my age, so it gets harder every year. Gotta push... you are young, gets harder after 32:) shhhh... I didn't say that...

don't feel happy, do you feel joyful or just don't feel. that's crap that needs fixed. life is what you have right now, clean out the cob webbs from the soul!

[Massageman]

I'm pushing 70. We aren't big party-holics so we'll just go out for a burger or I'll grill steaks at home. We have about 7-8 (I lost count a long time ago) family birthdays in late summer, so we celebrate them all at once (this year it was a pizza picnic at our house) . The impact of any individual one gets kind of diluted. When you near 70, it's probably just as well.

You- on the other hand- are a great looking gal and you should celebrate that at least! Happy Birthday!

[llorando]

I do, started feeling this way 12+ years ago. It's something that just didn't happen over night, but slowly progressed, the older I got, the less I cared about my birthday and the more I view it as just another day. I ave no clue why, maybe cause it's just another day of getting a year older.
HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JWR0UQP_ik

[JMuhammad]

My upcoming birthday anniversary means my mom might send a few dollars, that's it. I don't look forward to it. I am depressed about it. At least this year no jackass will give me a woman's hat as a present to mock the transgender like three cruel jackasses did last year.

[Askme_Any]

Lot of people feel the same way. Im kind a like that too. The funny about me is, sometimes im too busy about work and kinda forget about it , you know. I mean, i knew it was coming but then i forget in a month before or even a couple days before if im too busy about work or like some activities i do. And thn, when it hit me just before my birthday im like, wow, here we go, im gonna be a # years old. And im not happy but not sad, but when people say happybirthday to me i smile and thank them happily. And for you, who know their upcoming birthday but not feeling excited, i just know what im gonna do to you. An awsome surprise birthday party, or a surprise awsome gift.

[jennifer_bloom]

I don't always like my birthday - I resist attempts by people to be my friend cause I don't have the money to socialize or hang out - so my birthday comes around - and there is nobody around to buy give me gifts - and I just think about how I'm 1 year closer to things liker infertility and death - and to losing all the grace and favour people give you when your younger

[Jjpayne]

I have started feeling that way myself... If nobody said anything id probably celebrate in my own little way and move on the next day... But family and friends are good about stepping in :)

Happy early bday btw!!! :)

[Clo917]

Actually yes, my birthday is next week too, and I'm not really excited. If anything, I'm stressed cause that means I'm a year closer to adulting and I'm just not ready for it yet nor do I know what to do with my life.

[sejla]

I just read a singer's post about his birthday. On his birthday he doesn't celebrate it for him but more that he appreciates his parents. I'm not saying it exactly right but basically he respects his parents on his birthday.

I wouldn't mind having a birthday party but it just hasn't happened. Last birthday I treated myself to pie. I don't eat sweets any more so it was a splurge. A piece of cherry pie and a piece of pumpkin pie. It was enough for me.

[calliemackramento]

My bday is in two weeks and I pretty much feel the same way I honestly doubt anyone will even remember that it's my birthday and a part of me wants it that way I'm more depressed then excited lol...

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

I agree with you , i stopped celebrating my birthdays
years ago i think it all contributes to having rough home
life and bullies from school , family just not caring and
not having friends who care :( Happy Birthday 👍🙏😇

[naijagurl]

It’s my birthday next week too! I’m always really excited about my birthday but I’m sure a lot of people feel the way you do. In essence there really isn’t anything significant about birthdays.

[cavmanier]

I'm the same way. Celebrating a birthday doesn't intrinsically make sense to me. I see it more of an arbitrary custom, and as a way to try to sweeten up something that is actually a negative--aging.

[Avicenna]

I've long felt like this, but my kids always made a big deal about my birthday since everyone's birthday they knew meant a party to them. My ex made a cake for me for my last birthday, so I took it more seriously.

[pierre7i]

Let me wish you a happy birthday next week anyway, your profile pic shows you look really nice (and pretty) so the world is a better place thanks to your birth 27-28 years ago

[jackdaw2345]

I feel the same as you. My birthday isn't exciting any more it's kinda routine every year people wish me ask for a party and they forget i exist and show up next year and ask for party again this cycle goes on.

[JKingOff]

Past a certain age your birthday doesn't mean anything. A birthday celebrates the life of a person, but in order to celebrate there has to be someone there to celebrate with. Your life has to have significantly touched someone near you who is grateful that you are there. Without that in the mix it's just another day.

[ChiTown33]

Yeah i felt that way after 21. I think it's because you're passed the milestone years. You got your permit, your licence, your able to smoke, drink, and gamble. No one really cares how old you are anymore. Why should you? Lol

[tartaarsaus]

For me, it is just another day as well. I don’t bother with a birthday party or whatever as well. Made it quite awkward with friends last year haha, as one found out it was my birthday through Facebook

[SARAHPANDA]

I feel the same mine was last month. I ignored it but my friends wanted to party.
Do your friends want to party or throw one?

[JimRSmith]

I feel very similar myself. It's just another day that other people seem to get more excited about than I do!

[charlie_all_night]

Who wants to celebrate another day closer to death.. Some may see ot as a reason to party see family or just enjoy things that they may not any other day.. But every day is just another day except the kids bday annaversarys or even celebrating sobriety from drug use... Some things are worth the excitement to celebrate an others are not. I'm not into holidays but anyway with the kid an big smiles and laughs are the best of days

[Omar5881]

A bit week late for the party but happy birthday Genie, and well I've never had a birthday my parents thought " its silly to celebrate " but anyways I don't anything special in it it's just another but tbh I still get a little excited after all it's a day that signifies my existence I hoped to have a little more memories for it but wasn't that fortunate.
And hell you look younger than me Genie

[Rob171977]

When I turned 40 I didn't so much as even get a birthday card I only got two happy birthday's and that was it. Last year I got a card that came 2 months late and a few happy birthday's and that was it. To me they're just another day only worse more sadder more depressing knowing no one gives a shit and it's because of this i'm reminded of my old sayings I could save the world a thousand times over but when I need help I'm on my own, and it's better to be alone than hurt by anyone

[madgoat]

It's nice that I have a birthday and it's personal to me but I normally work through it.
As a family we mark the occasion, in part for the kids.

[BeMuse]

Yeah... You made it around the sun another time. I wasn’t sure you were going to make it this time...

[GingerGuy]

There's lots like you. I as well. I even forgot it was my birthday this year until my first birthday wish that day! lol

[DesertOasisMan]

I don’t celebrate my birthday like I use to. I sometimes forget my own birthday and treat the day just like another normal work day. So here, Happy Birthday 🎊🎉🎂 Genie23 from one stranger to another.

[pizzalovershouse]

lots do but you have to learn to enjoy them with people who care like realities who treat you goid I use to hate spending it with my cake at grandma's every year but now she died I miss it enjoy those little moments I've learnt to plus you may just have stress that makes it worse but don't let it get in the way of 1 day you get to call your own

[another_person]

People stop making big deals about birthdays - for example don't ask what kinda cake I want or order me a cake so the excitement is gone. Not the same if I have to order my own cake. So I get it I don't like my birthday either

[Secret6620]

I used to be that way too. But now I treat my birthday like a national holiday ♥️

[Paris13]

Maybe you Feel your Life is Not where it Should be , Genie...
Happy Birthday, Lovely!!! xxoo

[GhettoGirl]

Birthday's were big in our home with momma and my sisters. But this year life is different than yesteryear. We are no longer living in the same home, my sisters have moved to other cities. This was the first Birthday to pass without a cake, not one balloon, nothing. Sure I got phone calls from my sisters and a card and flowers from momma but yeah, miss my older sisters. They truly were sunshine at any event.

[Paulaanderson]

I know your feeling.
I just celebrate with family.
Last party was my 30th

[Likes2drive]

Yeah I don’t get excited about it and no one makes a big deal of it anymore either, I suppose that’s part of the reason but it was still something to celebrate when I was younger like you though

[AlexEfron]

Can't say I feel the same o any different... I forgot that it was my birthday 3 years in a row and was reminded by happy birthday phone calls by others. Hopefully that makes you somewhat happier

[CandacePerry]

My last birthday was ruined just because of my entitled sister that is gen y and I am Gen Z.

[Creepazoid]

https://youtu.be/rIY5LUW9ZKU

[AkshiJanjua]

why don't you celebrate your birthday 😧 don't your family and friends throw a party or something like that

i also don't get excited but feel i am getting older and somewhat worried

[Rockyunicorn]

Choose the closest friends (the ones you know will be there if u really need'em someday), and invite them to go out. Doesn't matter where you go, it'll be fun and you'll start enjoying your bday again, believe me.
Good luck!

[AlexanderBrunnrgaard]

The childhood hype I used to have did vanish years ago, but I still very much enjoy my birthdays.

[BattleOn1]

As you grow older, you get conditioned to the fact that a Birthday is genuinely just another, albeit slightly different day. Keep in my mind that our analytical centres of the brain mature till 25-28 and it’s ability to over-ride our Santa Claus loving lymbic system keeps increasing as well. Do reply to my question as well! Happy upcoming Birthday either way!

[mike19283]

You're not alone in feeling this way. I stopped getting excited for it too. Christmas is just another day too. Just saying

[TallAnon]

I get that, I haven't celebrated mine since I was around 14/15. I usually use it as an excuse to pick the restaurant during lunchbreak at work 😅😅

[Andrejoao]

Age is just a number that represents maturity in you and along this every year you are going close to your end
Only an idiot will celebrate at loss

[Lilly921]

I stop celebrating bdays about 9 years ago i get a little happy but not much to show it of all day. But like you sed it gest pretty much a different day same stuff.

[AshleyMadison00]

Im like that as well but you should celebrate yourself I'm learning as well.. be open minded

[angelmochii]

It starts to get boring honestly. I guess it depends on who you celebrate with and how those people react.

[JenniCollins97]

I used to be into birthday party bashes, but now I'm am okay with just going out for the night or taking a trip to someplace new. Oh, and presents are always welcome LOL

[nerms123]

A lot of other people feel like you. Birthday is a cultural thing and not all ancient cultures celebrated them

[blutwolfe]

Ya pretty much same, if anything it's more depressing than happy, like I don't wanna get old

There's been times I had no idea it was even my bday til someone told me

[Dinigirl17]

Me too I feel the same with you. I just had my birthday 2 days ago I just felt nothing even my friends gave me surprise. I just feel better I through that day just felt annoy I was the attention of the people

[kayaleyla285]

Oh my why dear?
Why is that So?
Also happy birthday in advance!
Looks like you never age. 😍❤

[MementoMori_]

I think if you have to have only one special day a year, you are doing something wrong. Every day is special.

[YHL6965]

I have been feeling this way for so many years now.

[red_knight]

I'm exactly the same way, yes I gift and celebrate others birthdays but never been a fan of my own. Guess it's coz mostly I'm either too far or too busy to care much about my own.. My family celebrates mine without me lol...

[Ben228]

I feel somewhat the same. But it's nice to spend time with close friends.