Is it selfish or wrong that I don't want people knowing about my birthday?

[Anonymous]

Today is my birthday. I get friends and family wanting to celebrate it, and I know casual acquaintances, coworkers, and others might want to make it a nice day for you too. I appreciate the nice gestures from people who do know, but I really don't know why I think like this.

Is it bad or selfish or whatever that I don't want people knowing or making a big deal? My coworker is a woman and she tried coaxing it out of me a few weeks ago. And it's mostly women in my office area too. Whenever it's someone's birthday, their desks are all elaborately decorated and all. Maybe it's just a man thing? I dunno.

[Kori1236]

It’s not just a man thing lol, I don’t make a big deal about my birthday either. To me it’s just another year older. I’ll celebrate with close family and friends by going to dinner or taking a day to go to the mountains or whatever adventure I want that day. But the world doesn’t need to know, my coworkers don’t need to know. Happy birthday by the way

[NathanDavis]

everyone knows my birthday... and they also know I don't care for my birthday... lol

so, only a few people celebrate it in a small way, and we're all happy and content with that

[exitseven]

No, it is your birthday , you should be able to celebrate it any way you want.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Cutegirl06]

You're birthday You're business!