Am I being petty if I stop talking to an online friend because he didn’t wish me happy birthday?

[Anonymous]

Yesterday I turned 29 & it was one of the worst birthdays ever. I have a sinus infection, the weather sucked & the only people that acknowledged my birthday were my parents. I don’t have any friends, I’ve been at my job for almost 2 years & the only thing I got was that automated email from the company. I have this online friend I’ve known for a few years & he’s always wished me a happy birthday (even when I forgot his) & would stay in contact pretty consistently. Yesterday was the first yr in forever he didn’t & I just don’t think I can look past it, it stung more bc of how shitty this birthday was. It shocked me & I consider myself officially friendless (even though I always was)

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[Anonymous]

i've have a long term friend (i'm talking like 18 years) not actually tell me happy birthday this year. and yes she did know because in the group chat with her sister her sister wished me happy birthday. she just decided to read it and not acknowledge anything. she is just plain rude.

in your case, your friend probably got busy. i wouldn't worry about it too much. yes it is sad and i do feel for you because i know exactly how it feels to feel like you do right now. it's a pretty sensitive topic and things that friends are supposed to do for each other.

[MissBoogus]

It’s ok to feel hurt by this , especially because you didn’t have a very good day to begin with. But, people make mistakes, people forget.

[Worst]

Happy belated birthday

I think you have some right to be upset about this, but I think going to the extent of ignoring him is kinda extreme. I've learned to not view my birthday as some special day because it just leads you to disappointment when it's a shitty day. I think the best thing to do is just tell him how you feel my friend.

[Billlewis]

How long have you known him, and are completely sure that he knew it was your birthday?