My husband didn’t get me anything on my birthday or show any appreciation?

[Anonymous]

Yesterday was my birthday. I’m currently 8 months pregnant with our second child (first one is 1 1/2 years old). My husband called me yesterday with a question related to my pregnancy and an appointment, and said congratulations in passing. After work he picked up our son from kindergarten and came home to a clean house. I fed our child while he sat with his phone, then I cuddled with our son before it was time for him to go to bed. My husband ate dinner and then put our son to bed while I ate, when he had done that he complained about being tired and then went to bed himself, early. I was stuck with the cleanup and the dishes.

Is this what it’s like to be a mom and have birthdays? Like, I understand we are all tired, and I don’t need him to buy me presents or throw a big celebration. But I felt so unappreciated. He didn’t mention the clean house, didn’t make an effort in showing appreciation in any way.

[OlderAndWiser]

The routine of marriage means that many times, words of appreciation or thanks go unsaid. My wife worked late tonight and she didn't feel like cooking, so I stopped and got two fried shrimp dinners to go and brought them home for us. When I got home, she didn't say "thank you." But when she cooked dinner last night, I didn't say "thank you" either.

We have routines and I expect her to cook dinner 4-5 nights per week. She expects me to buy the groceries, pay the bills, put gas in her car, and wash our laundry. I don't expect to hear thank you every day, but I do occasionally thank her or tell her how wonderful the dinner was (she's a great cook!)

However, special occasions should get some recognition. On my 70th birthday - in January - we were on a cruise with another couple. No one even remembered my birthday. I'm sure it wasn't intentional so I felt bothered for a few days but I let go of it because I know she loves me. I don't want to turn it into an even larger problem.

[Finchie40]

He did t acknowledge your Birthday whatsoever? And you spread your legs for him? What is wrong with you girl

[chrissykerdock]

that's because tonight he's going to eat your pussy

[AI Opinion]

First off, happy belated birthday, and congrats on the soon-to-arrive family addition! 🎉 It's totally understandable to feel hurt and unappreciated; birthdays are special, and being pregnant makes you deserve extra love. A clean house AND carrying a child? Superhero status right there! 🦸‍♀️ Sometimes partners, especially when exhausted, might overlook small gestures that mean a lot. Communication is key here. Let him know how it made you feel without pointing fingers. Sometimes, a gentle nudge is all they need to realize they dropped the ball. Don’t let this incident overshadow your amazing job as a mom. 💖

[TonyMetal___86]

Such things might happens but it doesn't mean that you're not appreciated or that he didn't care about what you had done...
If it's your birthday, than he must not forget to make tou happy in any possible way and to show you how much this day is important because it's the day when you were born!

Happy birthday!

[Summeroflove]

Message me. I’m sorry

[Summeroflove]

Poor thing you’re probably so exhausted he probably has no idea what you go through on a daily basis

[MasterKS]

Such an asshole dude!

[Anonymous]

He didn’t get you a treadmill?
He sucks.