Man Maps A Guilt-Tripping Plan For His Inlaws As They Forgot To Wish His Wife Happy Birthday

"She still get hurt, but said it had helped a little"

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• October 20, 2023

As the clock strikes midnight on our birthdays, we frequently turn to social media first, bracing ourselves for the barrage of posts on our timelines, cutesy pictures honoring our many friendships, and private messages. For anyone with a pounding heart, failing to wish someone a happy birthday can be embarrassing, particularly if they are a close friend.

These things do, of course, occasionally happen when we're occupied with our lives. But can someone really not wish someone on purpose? Well, yes and no!

Social media is a terrific tool for communicating with everyone we care about, despite its often negative reputation. The birthday messages you get from friends, family, and that special someone in your life have to be a part of the excitement of celebrating your life.

So what happens when people you've carved out time to wish them on their own birthdays forget yours? To be honest, it can make your birthday miserable.

OP got up to see her wife crying a day after her birthday because not one of her 8 siblings or their spouses wished her a happy birthday. She took out time to wish all of them but none remembered hers and she was hurt.

The OP took matters in his hands and decided to do something about it. Read the entire story for yourself as you scroll down below.

OP writes

OP's wife didn’t want anything beyond just a quick gesture to show that they still care

Let's head into the comments section and find out what other Redditors have to say

This Redditor made a similar post

Some of the times, we just get busy

It wasn't a big deal that they forgot

This Redditor's assumption is that OP's wife must be awesome

From a Redditor who has been in the shoes of the OP's wife

I'm the same as your wife. I always called or texted his family hb. Last year my birthday rolled around and crickets... I was upset. I told my husband, but he didn't say anything. Just shook his said confirming what POS they are.

The following weekend I met my bro in law's wife. Our children play for the same sport team. She said, "Sorry! I forgot your present at home!" I said, "A happy birthday would have been better." She then proceeded to argue with me that she sent a text. I just shook my head and told her I have receipts. She shut up then

This Redditor shares a similar story and it's about their mom

Another Redditor shares their own story

This Redditor admits OP is a better person than them

I guess the birthday stories are getting pretty interesting

This Redditor hopes they haven't forgotten again

Perhaps you're wondering why all the commotion is when someone forgets your birthday; after all, it happens to everyone else, right? Well, yes, but that doesn't mean that it won't hurt.

You're probably not happy if someone you care about forgets that it's your birthday. Maybe it's because they don't care about birthdays, but you do, and you want the same in return - it's not too much to ask, is it?

Maryjane