Have you ever forgotten a loved one's Birthday?

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Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yes and no. This year, a nephew’s birthday was on a Saturday… and for some reason, I was thinking the whole day that it was Friday, and I’d have to call him “tomorrow.” At about 9:45pm, I realized it WAS Saturday… and it was his birthday - everyone in the family goes to bed early, so I called and left a message on my sisters phone that I would call tomorrow because I got the days confused, but I didn’t really forget (totally). So I talked to him Sunday. I did remember, but got the day mixed up until it was a bit too late. This was the first time.

I missed a few years with my Aunt and a cousin, because my dad couldn’t remember when my Aunt was born (when he should have known or bothered to remember… And there was no good excuse why he never remembered even what season it was, but I digress.) Finally, I got the date from her, but she wouldn’t say the year). And he couldn’t even come up with a year (and he was the oldest, so he should have remembered), so I’m within a few years.

My cousins and I aren’t close, but one started making more of an effort in the last few years, so we’re on decent terms now. But, I had the wrong day because she gave the wrong day (to throw off Facebook). I assumed that was the day, because, again, her uncle (my dad) had no clue, but kept saying it was mid January (which coincidentally was what she claimed on social media). No, it’s the same month as my Aunt, so way off. So I missed it in 2023/2024 - sort of. Still sent a card, just a few months late (and I explained it when I found out what her real birthday was), so the next year (2024) I got it.

I had Dad, Mom’s and my sibs down cold, so I never forgot those. I rarely forget friend’s birthdays, if they tell me. They will probably at least get a call, if not a card/gift. I don’t think I’ve ever missed the date with anyone close.

Summeroflove · Accepted Answer

I’m bad at remembering I have to save all of them

beenherebefore · Accepted Answer

Never forgot my Partner or immediate family's birthday but I can easily forget my aunt's and uncle's birthday.

loveyouoak · Accepted Answer

I never forget anyone's birthday that I know, but I don't like to celebrate anyone's birthday.

Love Doctor Brad · Accepted Answer

Ah, the memory slip that leads to major lovebombing action 😂 Forgetting a loved one's birthday can happen to the best of us, even relationship coaches need a reminder now and then! Just remember, it's the love and attention you give after that counts. Make it up with something special or a heartfelt gesture. It's those little sparks of effort that light up relationships! 😉💕

AviatorTom · Answer

Who hasn't? I missed my son's birthday this year.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Only my 2nd girlfriend's b-day because we were never together for it and hers was within 2 weeks of my dad's, my brother's my aunt's and one or two other people I knew so, I could never keep any of them straight. The 5th, the 8th, the 17th, the 18th, the 23rd... All the other girlfriend's have easy B-days to remember.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Never forgotten, but never celebrate them either.

exitseven · Answer

I am sure I have done this. I never forgot my wife's birthday.

Samuel75 · Answer

Not really. But I only remember the ones I see and the extended.

BDRick · Answer

I hope I don’t stand out, but no, I have not. I love them all too much to forget their birthday.

MisterWack · Answer

All the time, now I write them down.

soe11 · Answer

Never

Xawyx-2 · Answer

Nope, I never have.

MemeSupreme · Answer

no lol

WhitneySnow · Answer

Thankfully no

Osborne775 · Answer

Many times

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