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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I turned 40 when the Covid lockdown was announced. Had to cancel the party and everything. It completely sucked, because hardly anyone even remembered to wish me a Happy Birthday, they were all so concerned, and understandably so.

To your question, yes, you should celebrate your birthday! But I would do something affordable, because if you're at all like me, it would stress out me out more to spend than not, given the work situation. Affordable doesn't mean not fun! Make the occasion memorable without spending large sums. Invite your favorite people to a picnic and watch the sunset with you in a nice spot.[/quote]

Same! Turned 40 a week into lockdown, had to cancel a big trip that has never been rescheduled, got furloughed for three months and when I went back it was only part-time, totally changing our finances for two full years.

I am sympathetic OP because I remember how disheartening it was to have my entire life flipped on its head right before a big birthday like that, but also to feel guilty for feeling bad about it because so many people were in far worse circumstances. It's a lonely feeling.

My recommendation is to sit down and put together a conservative but realistic budget for the next six months and then decide how much you could realistically spend on yourself for your birthday without hurting that budget. Then make the most of it. You aren't in dire straights and yes you can afford to treat yourself. You just need to figure out how big of a treat and feel really confident in the amount you're spending.

You're going to be okay.[/quote]

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