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[quote=Anonymous]First things first: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Second: In our house, you get a birthday WEEK, so feel free to keep celebrating.

And third, the nitty gritty: this behavior from your husband can't be a surprise, no?  i mean it's not like every year he plans this fabulous surprise and sweeps you off your feet. This is probably a pattern.

You have a few choices:
--keep expecting him to come through and be thoroughly disappointed when he doesn't. Just don't be surprised when you keep getting the same result.

--plan everything out for him and put reminders on his calendar, leave sticky notes around the house, send him to the store with a specific list including cake, card and flowers.

--plan to be away for your birthday. Go somewhere fun with your friends or siblings. Even if it's just an overnight in a hotel where you get a massage and room service, just go.

Everyone has different expectations around their birthday. I'm like you and want someone to fuss over me just a little. I've figured out how to get my needs met for me. If my spouse also comes through, then great. But if not, I still have a great birthday because I planned for a great birthday.

Again, Happy Birthday! As soon as you're done reading this, go plan something fun for you-- book a facial or head out to your favorite bookstore or go see a movie. Enjoy! [/quote]

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