You just told my story too.
I always take the day off and spend it how I please.
Typically I'll by myself something from a restaurant to go and get a massage.
My last birthday, I went to a restaurant (out of town) and it wasn't crowded at all.
The hostess asked me what brought me there and so I mentioned it was my birthday.
The manager came offer and offered me a choice of free dessert. I also got a discount.

I said all that to say that I know birthdays as adults can be difficult.

Try to enjoy it.
Happy early Birthday 🍰🎈

Welcome to the real life as an adult , its about making new changes and new traditions.

I don’t know what to tell you to do. I’ve had a similar experience, except I’ve never had a girlfriend so it’s most often just Mom and Dad I celebrate with. I think as you get older it becomes more difficult to make time for friends.

Happy early birthday 🫂

Happy birthday!

Happy birthday 💗

Understood.
Happy Birthday! 🎂