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Should I be upset ?

I constantly say things like, Don’t get me anything for Christmas/Birthday/etc to my family, I’m finally in a spot in my life that I have all my needs and most of my wants ... with that said, my birthday was Friday ... not a milestone birthday, or anything ... but a birthday ... my wife didn’t even get me a card, mind you she’s relegated to a walker and doesn’t get around good anyways, but she does drive and can go to a store by herself ... only one of my three kids wished me happy birthday ... I did go out to eat (on Saturday) after one of the kids games, my birthday was mentioned (no cake or anything) but that’s when one of my daughters realized she’d forgotten ... I honestly don’t know how I should feel ... it’s kinda sad I guess ... understand though, I’m not really looking for sympathy ... cause isn’t it mostly my fault for not making a big deal of it myself ?
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The very fact you are posting and asking about it means it has impacted on you emotionally.

Even if you don’t want heavy celebrations, a small gift and everyone remembering isn’t too much to expect. How would your wife react if you gave her nothing? I guess you could mention it and say you didn’t feel great about the way your birthday was overlooked.