2007-12-19 04:12:51 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Uh, annoyed perhaps, but not angry. Hell if my husband gave me money I'd say, "Thanks! More into the savings account for me!"
2007-12-19 04:16:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Just remember that receiving gifts and remembering special occasions are more important to some people than others. This doesn't mean that YOU are not important to your husband.
I think that next year instead of expecting your husband to remember your birthday, tell him how special it makes you feel to receive a gift or some sort of surprise on your birthday. Then drop a few hints in the weeks before your birthday either about gifts you might receive or just ask him to do a little something special on that day.
I know it feels like it takes a lot of the mystery and surprise out of it to "coordinate" your own birthday, but you have to be honest with your husband and yourself about what you expect out of life. Otherwise you will both be disappointed in the future.
I think it's best to be forgiving and try to make the best of it. Maybe take the money and ask him to spend time with you doing something fun: a couple's massage or dinner together? Belated birthdays are still fun. Don't place so much pressure on gifts and deadlines and just have fun as you go.
If you need to be angry about it, feel free! Just vent to a friend or someone unrelated to the situation. That way it won't keep revisiting the situation in a way that is not constructive.
2007-12-19 12:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Driver's_Seat 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whether you are angry or not is your call. Did you receive more money than he would have spent? You are ahead. Are you offended that he gave you money or forgot your birthday? Buy yourself something you want that he would not think to purchase and let it go. Next year make sure he remembers your birthday - or you could let him forget and pay up again!! lol
Please don't get bitter like some of your answers, life isn't about that.
2007-12-19 12:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by litl m 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know that I would be angry, but my feelings would be hurt. Not about the money part b/c I never expect or want any type of present.
2007-12-19 12:38:34 · answer #4 · answered by Servant 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No just tell him your birthday date and tell him to remember it next year! Though money is a good thing cos you can spend it on whatever you like. Though oblivously your husband didn't use a lot of thought but don't let this spoil your marriage.
2007-12-19 12:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2007-12-19 12:36:45 · answer #6 · answered by Ray D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definetly wouldn't complain about the money but it does say that a) I forgot and b) I forgot and I'm too lazy to look for a thoughtful gift to make you feel better.
2007-12-19 12:18:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Money is the best gift you can pick out what you really want, but him forgetting would hurt so about bedtime for the next week tell him you have a terrible headache..
2007-12-19 12:19:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It may hurt your feelings and all.
It does happen though my dad forgot my moms one year she was upset, but it was not fair they were moving across state, so it kinda just skipped over the old mind.
Don't let it get to you, sometimes we all forget to do something once in awhile. I am sure he did not mean too!
And I bet he knows it hurt you as well..Let him make it up to you somehow, someway, somewhere. Tell him he owes you :)
2007-12-19 12:18:36 · answer #9 · answered by h_carlin 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd be very upset. I go out of my way trying to make people's birthdays a very special day-and I get mad when someone close to me (who knows I love to celebrate) doesn't even have the common courtesy to remember mine.
2007-12-19 12:19:06 · answer #10 · answered by Highly Evolved 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All I can say is when I get money handed over to me I never complain lol
2007-12-19 12:15:57 · answer #11 · answered by oliviasmommy613 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋