I disagree on my birthday a few months ago got calls from family AND friends. Guess I am one of the lucky ones..think this is common so if you dont have friends calling you on your birthday, you need to take a look at the kind of friend you are.

OP since we both obviously have these kinds of friends and are lucky to, maybe something was up with her or she was tied up and couldn't call? If shes a really good friend and it really bothers you, speak to her about it. Especially if its out of character. Happy Birthday!

Too sensitive. Phone calls on my bday usually come from family.

Anonymous wrote:This has to be one of the weirdest threads I've read in a while. I can't imagine caring this much about a birthday past the age of 21.

Weird? Trust me you obviously haven't read many threads, this is nothing compared to some truly bizarre ones. OP I think you are justified but need to accept that this is likely her way of doing things. Yes its true technology has taken some of the personalization out of how we interact and I am not a huge fan of it but understand that this is the way it is. I say let it go unless there is more to this and that's why you are upset, maybe she has done other things and this is the icing on the cake?

I do call my two best friends on their birthday and always arrange for a lunch or dinner to celebrate. I cannot imagine just sending a text and that being it. We enjoy celebrating each others birthdays, sounds like a lot of disgruntled bitter people on this thread....maybe they need a birthday hug

This has to be one of the weirdest threads I've read in a while. I can't imagine caring this much about a birthday past the age of 21.

I can't imagine getting a call from a friend on a birthday. My immediate family calls and that's it. I do, however, enjoy getting all the birthday greetings on Facebook even though I know it's all generated by Facebook telling people it's my birthday and I know it takes very little effort on their part to wish me happy birthday.

Seriously, I can't imagine making such a big deal about a birthday but maybe it's an age thing. I'm in my 50s and I've got way more other things to worry about.

Anonymous wrote:I think calling it wrong and holding it against her is too much. It's okay to be disappointed and wish for more, but saying it's "wrong" somehow is too judgmental.

agree

She's older than you and should know better? is she 14?

Anonymous wrote:Birthdays are for kids. And you can just text her for her birthday or send a card. She'll be OK with that. Not everyone thinks grownup birthdays are a big deal.

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Anonymous wrote:Birthdays are for kids. And you can just text her for her birthday or send a card. She'll be OK with that. Not everyone thinks grownup birthdays are a big deal.

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Op, grow up, your birthday is not that important anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Birthdays are for kids. And you can just text her for her birthday or send a card. She'll be OK with that. Not everyone thinks grownup birthdays are a big deal.

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Last I heard birthdays are special days that everyone until death celebrates, how absurd to say they are for kids. If you mean to say birthday "parties" are for kids, I can somewhat agree but a birthday is a special day for anyone irregardless of their age. Who doesn't want to feel special and acknowledged on at least one day a year?

You go through life constantly feeling slighted. Sad.

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Anonymous wrote:Birthdays are for kids. And you can just text her for her birthday or send a card. She'll be OK with that. Not everyone thinks grownup birthdays are a big deal.

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Op, grow up, your birthday is not that important anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Birthdays are for kids. And you can just text her for her birthday or send a card. She'll be OK with that. Not everyone thinks grownup birthdays are a big deal.

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Last I heard birthdays are special days that everyone until death celebrates, how absurd to say they are for kids. If you mean to say birthday "parties" are for kids, I can somewhat agree but a birthday is a special day for anyone irregardless of their age. Who doesn't want to feel special and acknowledged on at least one day a year?

You go through life constantly feeling slighted. Sad.

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Anonymous wrote:Birthdays are for kids. And you can just text her for her birthday or send a card. She'll be OK with that. Not everyone thinks grownup birthdays are a big deal.

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Last I heard birthdays are special days that everyone until death celebrates, how absurd to say they are for kids. If you mean to say birthday "parties" are for kids, I can somewhat agree but a birthday is a special day for anyone irregardless of their age. Who doesn't want to feel special and acknowledged on at least one day a year?

Anonymous wrote:OP, have you considered that maybe something was going on with her that day? Maybe she's dealing with things you're not aware of yet. Maybe she had a crazy day and knew she wouldn't be able to call so she sent a text. Be a good enough friend to be understanding of her. And be thankful that you have a friend that you value so much.

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Anonymous wrote:Birthdays are for kids. And you can just text her for her birthday or send a card. She'll be OK with that. Not everyone thinks grownup birthdays are a big deal.

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