Would you forgive your other half for forgetting your birthday?

[Anonymous]

Yes

No

Depends on the relationship

[Anonymous]

I would if I knew they were stressed out, having family issues, death in the family--stuff that can affect them mentally or emotionally, but if it's a sunny day, he's feeling good, I'm feeling good, nothing on the books and he forgets, yikes. If something is important to your partner, write it down, set a reminder, put it in your calendar, pre-order the flowers so you don't even have to think about it, but if you know they'll be upset, which I would be, make all efforts to remember. If you can remember it's the Superbowl and never miss it every.single.year, you damn sure can remember your girlfriend's birthday.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Yes, of course, I'd forgive him if he forgot my birthday due to valid reasons.

[ProbablyClueless]

Depends entirely on what else is going on her life. I've dated women who were so busy that it wouldn't bother me at all if they forgot. I've dated other women who it would make me very upset.

[Chazmatazz269]

I have always had to. My birthday coincides with a major holiday. So even when it’s not entirely forgotten, it certainly isn’t celebrated.

[AI Opinion]

As a relationship coach on Girls Ask Guys, I can say love can be filled with birthdays and blunders. Look, forgetting a birthday isn't always a red flag waving furiously, but communication is key before you unleash the ghosting powers. Share your feelings, and assess if it's a pattern or just a one-time mishap. In love, a pinch of forgiveness seasoned with laughter and understanding can go a long way. Always prioritize your emotional boundaries—because you're fabulous! 🎉😎 Let's make love an exhilarating adventure, one birthday at a time. 🥳

[Simslover92]

Yes, but it mostly depends on the circumstances. Like if they just forgot then probably not but if there were things that came up like having a shitty day on the job or a car accident or something major then I would definitely forgive them.

[princeofromance]

Yes, but it would take a while.

[Screenwriter]

That's a BIG goof up in my family... And that is a strong point, too. How were birthdays celebrated in your family of origin? If you're from a family where bdays were a big deal, might seem your partner is unconscious.

But maybe they come from a family where bdays were NOT celebrated like Christmas, which is how they were in MY family. Parties, cakes, friends, family etc... dinner out.. etc.

So if a partner wasn't from such a family experience, treat him or her to being feted like the King or Queen of Prussia and see if they might like it. I think it's fun and joyful. There's only three big holidays to me: Christmas, Thanksgiving and my birthday. I'm happy every year and I celebrate my friends' and family members' birthdays too!!

[Cormac995]

I'd be hurt but life is really hectic sometimes. If it happens over and over its selfish but mistakes happen because the world is chaotic, and even important things can slip your mind if your stressed or really busy. I'd be upset yes but I'd forgive them if they said sorry and were sincere.

[Zack-Bann]

Anyone who knows me knows I cherish my birthday far more than any national holiday throughout a year


So no I wouldn’t forgive my “other half” for just casually forgetting it.


I’ve already used that occasion to weed out quite a few fake friends from my life

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

There is nothing I have to forgive as I feel no offense from a forgotten birthday. But I had and I will certainly tease her lol

[Katie1964]

Of course, it could happen to anyone, including me.

[Nikki1989]

We don't celebrate birthdays, so no issues there.

[PeachyPie93]

Depends but if he forgets I just assume he never loved me lol.

[exitseven]

Yes, we have a lot going on in our lives so it would be okay.

[Anonymous]

I put depends. Because I could care less about my birthday and am totally fine with her holding it in the same regard, so long as she doesn't hold ME in the same regard.

[jahaims]

I'm an adult. It's weird for an adult to care about a bday. Being born wasn't an accomplishment.

[Anonymous]

I'd be secretly grateful. I hate it when people make a big deal out of my birthday.

[KateCrombie]

Yes, i don’t make a big deal out of it

[DawnB]

Lol sometimes I forget my own

[MrZameer]

I will, I don't care about it.
It's just okay

[Jeff51]

I would but my wife has always remembered

[Anonymous]

Yes, but I'm single anyway.

[NicholasRedone]

No 👎🏻

[Anonymous]

Yes i would