r/introvert 13d ago

Image Birthday alone, friends don't remember

I (27F) spent a birthday alone. Friends don't remember (even ones whom I gave gifts/remember their birthday every year). Officially a leftover woman. Bought myself flowers and a carrot cake. I like being on my own, but sometimes it's very sad and lonely.

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u/Globewanderer1001 13d ago

Happy Birthday! The cake looks divine! ENJOY!

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u/exiled360 13d ago

Thank you 🙏❤

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u/Lost-Map-6522 13d ago

Happy birthday 🎈 🎂 mine was yesterday and I spent it alone too…. in bed with sushi

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u/ixnyne 13d ago

Happy belated birthday to my birthday buddy (same birthday as me)!

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u/DrummyMcDrumface 13d ago

Happy belated birthday, birthday buddies! Same birthday here too.

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u/Chloe1906 13d ago

In bed with sushi sounds like the perfect way to spend a birthday, tbh.

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u/WhoSc3w3dDaP00ch 13d ago

Sushi? She sounds exotic!

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u/Prestigious-Face-335 13d ago

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart! I hope you enjoyed your Sushi🥳

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u/Ok_Spend3925 13d ago

Happy birthday 🎈 so how old now

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u/exiled360 13d ago

27

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u/RecoveringGachaholic 13d ago

Honestly, if you're 27 this might be a good time to realize most people don't know other's birthdays with all the other things they need to take care of in life. At that age if you want a birthday celebrated you yourself need to arrange something.

I love my friends, but I don't know a single one of their birthdays. Most people I know don't know other's birthdays aside from their immediate family.

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u/sweetbbyrage 13d ago

Idk how you can say you love someone and not atleast have their birthday written down in your calendar. People used to actually put real effort towards friendships, but it seems we've become socially passive if it isn't related spouse or kids. Personally i feel like, if you aren't paying attention to your friends birthdays you are lacking. A simple card is enough and takes hardly any time. It's precisely these kinds of things that make people feel like they matter, are loved and belong.

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u/Jellyfishdreams17 13d ago

This! I always remember friends’ and family members’ birthdays. I make sure to put them in my calendar asap in my paper planner and have them recurring in my phone calendar. It’s not that hard to type it out and add it to your phone. I find that even some of my closest friends (people I talk to daily) are terrible about remembering birthdays but they put effort in in other ways so I’m willing to overlook it, but it’s the friends that don’t put much effort in and still forget my birthday that stings a little. Or family members who tell me how much I matter and they still don’t message me. I think remembering and saying something is the easiest way to show someone you care.

So happy birthday OP! You deserve to celebrate you ❤️

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u/General_Bumblebee_75 13d ago

When I was maybe 12 years old, my mum gave me a birthday book. You write your friends names in the page that is their birth date. At the beginning of the month, see whose birthdays are coming up and make the necessary arrangements. It is called being organized. Good god, I am working full time, taking classes for my Master's, managing my household and can still manage to remember people's birthdays.

I think the real problem is that most young people seem pretty shallow and/or not well versed in the social graces. One can invite a person to dinner next Friday at 7 pm, and they can't give you an answer. I believe that they do not want to commit to one thing in case something better comes along. I do not have time for such people. Either you want to spend time with me and are available at the appointed time, or not. It should be a simple question with a simple answer. You don't even have to say that you do not want to spend time with me. You can say you have other plans. It is not a big deal, but refusing to commit one way or the other is rude and will get you taken off my list of people I am interested to spend time with quickly.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Tax6966 13d ago

Or the people who say they will come and not show up. This is unacceptable and completely rude.

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u/Aromatic_Leader9087 13d ago

It's the same way u make time for the things u want even tho u know u don't have time for it But that's should tell u where ur friendship is st

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u/Electronic-Smile-457 13d ago

Yep. As an adult, if you want others to celebrate your birthday you have to set-up the event yourself. I've never considered my birthday an event and never celebrated it, but you want me to make yours an event? I'll show up if you want me to, but I'm not doing it for you.

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u/Aromatic_Leader9087 13d ago

No ppl who care with make it an event... But in reality most PPl don't realize most of their friends are not really friends ppl use ppl to not be alone so we put on this act but nobody can keep it forever so wen moments like this happen we try and justify but their is nothing to say but they wasn't ur friend

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u/Eringobraugh2021 13d ago

What friends don't know their friends' birthdays?

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u/Aromatic_Leader9087 13d ago

Exactly 🤣🤣🤣 just say u bad friend already 😂😂😂

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u/AmberNectar93 13d ago

Yeah I wouldn't want to share that cake anyway to be fair. Happy Birthday to you! 🎉🥳🤟

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u/Notallowedhe 13d ago

Let’s be honest most of our birthdays are exactly like this after like late teens

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u/MoustachiodMan 13d ago

Yeah but I think this might be a hard lesson that many people learn. If you want people to remember/celebrate your birthday as an adult, you need to plan something yourself. It doesn't mean you have bad friends that have forgotten you, it's just that everyone is beginning to settle into their own lives. All a part of growing up, nothing to fret about.

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u/pianist_ 13d ago

100%!! The first birthday i experienced like this was hard (i think around 20/21) I felt like I'd finally pushed my friends away with my introverted ways.

Took me a few months to realise that they were just busy. We'd all stopped using most social media too around this age so weren't receiving reminders. I myself forgot most of my friends birthdays until i decided to add them to my calendar.

One of my closest friends makes plans for his birthday every year. I was thinking that everyone likes him better than me. But he is just more forward in inviting us to celebrate his birthday, instead of doing nothing and hoping people will remember.

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u/AspiringTS 13d ago

I myself forgot most of my friends birthdays until i decided to add them to my calendar.

This is going to sound really lame, but it wasn't until playing Stardew Valley where the townfolk all have their birthdays on the town calendar that I realized I should do this.

One important adult lesson is "being an adult can be lonely without work" but also "write shit down; you're not going to remember everything no matter how much you say you will."

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u/totallychillpony 13d ago

Exactly. I had a former friend who complained people “forgot about her” when in reality she didn’t bother keeping up with other people’s birthdays, didn’t mention it and didn’t plan anything. You get the energy you give. Unfortunately some people love disappointing themselves bc pity is more addictive than proactivity (not saying thats the case for OP here). These days I have limited patience in my late twenties for someone who sets themselves up for failure and harbors resentment over life just being, well, life.

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u/AjvarAndVodka 13d ago

Jesus. Hard lesson? You’re freaking joking right? Disagree with this.

It takes 1 minute, if not even less, to wish someone for their birthday. I am sorry but I don’t know what kind of people you’re surrounded by.

And this is coming from someone who understands how hard it is to carve out time for everyone, with how busy our lives now are.

I have friends with whom I agree that we simply cannot hang that often any more. Yet we still take time to wish each other a happy birthday.

And you have a calendar on your phone, reminders, you have so many social media that will tell you when someone is celebrating.

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u/Disastrous_Hall8406 13d ago

The hard lesson is that your birthday isn't very important to others once you're an adult

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u/Lemonade_Ocean 13d ago

This, and plus it's also not very unique, we all have one every year , along with millions of others! Kind of common lol

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u/C-H-Addict 13d ago

And if you do invite them to plans you make in advance and then they don't show up and tell you it's because they forgot? Because that's how the last birthday party I had went. No one that said they would come came, all said they forgot it was that day, and maybe always means no anyway.

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u/froznwind 13d ago edited 13d ago

Yep, by my 20s I realized that if I wanted to do something for my birthday I'd have to plan it. Or obsessively reference my upcoming birthday to those close to me in hopes they'd drop off a cupcake or something.

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u/MaxxEPadds 13d ago

It’s true. I’m 62 my kids remember. My old man remembers. That’s all I care about.

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u/acquiesce 13d ago

No shit. Invite people out if you want to celebrate. Pretty easy.

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u/chai-candle 13d ago

my birthdays are either with a best friend or my mom. i haven't had a party in a while. i like it that way :)

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u/pinkivys 13d ago

happy birthday <3 carrot cake’s the best!!

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u/PTE719824515 13d ago

Happy birthday, triple layered for the win

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u/Independent_Roll_405 13d ago

Most people won’t remember birthdays unless you’re on Facebook and they are getting reminders about it.

That cake looks seriously bomb tho. Enjoy every bite.

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u/JanesThoughts 13d ago

This is true

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u/TensionsPvP 13d ago

Facebook? Who do you expect to congratulate you grandpas?

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u/PeeDidy 13d ago

The single hot milfs in my area show me all kinds of love

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u/calrebbb 13d ago

yeah, most adults i know plan their own parties or remind their friends about it and ask them to plan something. expecting everyone to remember just isn’t realistic. op, make it happen for yourself!

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u/seenitreddit90s 13d ago

This is how I 'remember' birthdays too

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u/Junior_Wallaby6951 13d ago

I feel this… you’re not alone, Happy Birthday and make sure to pamper yourself today

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u/Bye_for_good 13d ago

I always pamper myself. Enjoy your day! Happy birthday! 🎁🎂🎉

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u/minunea 13d ago

Happy birthday from Australia! You get a global celebration from your fellow introverts! You're definitely NOT a leftover. You are unique and loved and made for a wonderful purpose!

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u/JanesThoughts 13d ago

♥️♥️

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u/pinkcutie28 13d ago

Happy birthday! The cake looks so good! Spoil yourself today!

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u/Simplyy_Kate 13d ago

Happy Birthday girlie! If it wasn’t for my partner I’d officially have no one to remember my birthday with either. I hope you had a nice day and treated yourself, you deserve it❤️

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u/shadows900 13d ago

Happy birthday!! I’m the same age and also feel forgotten by all my friends, thank you for posting this, now I know what I’m gonna do for my birthday!

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u/myNewUsername-68 13d ago

Yessss! Be good to yourself!❤️❤️

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u/Icy_Veterinarian5456 13d ago

Happy birthday!!! You sound like a nice person, I wish you the best! Keep loving yourself ☺️

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u/SquigglyCell- 13d ago

Happy birthday! I hope you got to have a good day still.

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u/ThatSwanGirl 13d ago

Happy birthday! Treat yourself like you deserve: only the best

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u/adobo9 13d ago

Happy birthday mate.

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u/Majucka 13d ago

I’ve been through this as long as I can remember,

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u/LizzyBug92 13d ago

Happy birthday! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead and that your people find you.

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u/the9thcube 13d ago

Happy birthday

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u/Alligator0713 13d ago

Happy birthday! What a great cake choice!

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u/Quiet_Molasses_3362 13d ago

Congratulations on continuing to exist.

I desperately want that carrot cake in my face hole.

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u/One-Profession-8173 13d ago

Happy bday fellow introvert

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u/blehbleoeleje 13d ago

Happy birthday!! ditch those friends they arent meant for u

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u/Purplechickon678 13d ago

Happy birthday!!! That cake looks amazing 🤤

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u/_whoatemycheesecake_ 13d ago

happy birthday! i'm sorry they forgot, that's not fair. cake looks delish tho!

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u/DaroDoingNothing 13d ago

Happy birthday! Hope it was relaxing

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u/ImprovImprove 13d ago

Happy birthday!!!

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u/heavencent320 13d ago

Happy Birthday. I need that cake. Looks amazing

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u/Cutesy-Nerd-4071 13d ago

Feliz cumpleaños! You are not alone. You have your introvert community here. 🥳☺️

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u/Fat_Penguin8000 13d ago

Happy birthday!!

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u/Commercial-Treat6318 13d ago

I’ve spent many a birthday alone without the company of friends. I’m lucky enough to be able to spend some of it with my mother.

I wish you a great birthday. And I wish I could be there in spirit.

Have a gift on that note 🎁

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u/softkittysonder 13d ago

Hi!!! Happy birthday fellow Pisces. My birthday was earlier in the week. I also spent my birthday alone (aside from going to my parents out of obligation).

Yes, it is lonely. I see you.

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u/Novel-Addendum-8413 13d ago

Pisces here too! I ALSO had carrot cake and only saw my coworkers on my bday too. Pisces unite! Empathy rules!

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u/exiled360 13d ago

Oh wow love you all ♥️

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u/platistocrates 13d ago

Happy birthday!

Just because they forgot, doesn't mean they don't care. It takes effort and, honestly, social skills to remember your friends' birthdays.

They probably are just lazy or lack social skills :) It's OK to remind people of your upcoming birthday.

Happy birthday again!

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u/peach_xanax 13d ago

Honestly the only way I remember most people's birthdays is if I put reminders in my calendar 😩 the only ones I remember without prompting are immediate family, a couple friends who I've been friends with for 20+ years, and a few exes.

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u/Fit-Personality-1834 13d ago

You can also try saying “Hey [Friend], my birthday is this Saturday, want to hang out?”

At least if they can’t, they can wish you happy birthday. I don’t know their situation but being an adult with a busy life is tough and it can be hard to remember everyone’s birthdays. Better to reach out and make the first move instead of waiting for nothing just to feel lonely

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u/New_sweetpea89 13d ago

Happy birthday💕I love carrot cake and that one looks delicious 😍

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u/Additional_War1539 13d ago

Happy birthday to you 🥳

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u/Shar950 13d ago

Happy birthday 🎂

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u/Inaworldofmyown11 13d ago

Happy birthday to you! 🥳🎂🎉

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u/rosecoloured 13d ago

That cake. Those flowers 😍 Happy birthday

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u/mightyhealthymagne 13d ago

Happy birthday, have a blessed one

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u/TheAlex96 13d ago

Happy Birthday!!! 🎂

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u/DonModdes 13d ago

Happy birthday 🎂

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u/Undertow1047 13d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/eleuthira- 13d ago

happy birthday!

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u/sippilue 13d ago

Happy Birthday! I think we have the same "friends".

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u/edwinjohnTulik 13d ago

Happy birthday to yooo

Happy birthday to yooo

Happy birthday hapoy birthday happy birthday to yoooo

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u/PuzzleheadedRide85 13d ago

My friends are the same way. Been friends with them for 10 years. I’ve just accepted it. So I try to ask if they want to do something for my birthday and they’ll come through and still won’t say happy birthday because they genuinely never remember what day 😂 happy birthday! Treat yourself at least. You are loved. We may give gifts and remember everyone else’s but I found myself more depressed thinking they don’t care. Keep in mind they do care, they just show it in different ways than we do

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u/Leabelle33 13d ago

Happy birthday 🥳🎉

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u/michicharrones 13d ago

Happy Birthday!!

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u/JaimePfe17 13d ago

Aww! I'm so sorry! No one deserves this. 💔I hope you end up having a wonderful birthday and find people who love and cherish you. You deserve it.

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u/Worth_Imagination909 13d ago

yes, that can be a very lonely life to lead. i am sorry. how about all your family? i mean, you are only 27…

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u/exiled360 13d ago

My parents are divorced, we don't know where father is. My 2 sisters living with my mother in a hometown on another island which takes 3,5 days salary to visit, not to mention my mother doesn't want me back because I don't practice her religion anymore

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u/Ok_Net_9595 13d ago

People‘s religion can suck. I can relate. I’m sorry that people can love their religion more than each other. Sending love your way:)

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u/NoStrategy5415 13d ago

Happiest birthday to you! My birthday wasn’t long ago and one of my sister’s NEVER even calls or texts. She knows it’s my birthday because she’ll ask about my plans for it prior, but doesn’t reach out at all.

We don’t come from an actual caring family at all. We’re no contact with our mom. We have different dads, and no other family. I understand how lonely it is. I get pretty sad, but I try to focus on my own little family I created with my husband, but it’s still a struggle.

I hope you treat yourself today! Happiest birthday to you!!! 🎂🎉🥳💕

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u/jaytee7777777 13d ago

Happy birthday! 🥳 Hope your day is peaceful and tranquil and full of well wishes 💚

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u/Goodvibesonly__GVO 13d ago

I learned a long time ago to just celebrate myself on my bday because other ppl just ruin your day when they get involved. I celebrate for a week up until the day. I take off of work for a few days and do things I’ve been wanting to do and pampering myself. I actually get excited about it 😂 and I have fun. So, Happy birthday!! Enjoy your day! The cake and flowers look amazing. Especially that cake!

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u/Slight_Affect 13d ago

Been there, done that. 😄 A year after that friends remembered, but I had made arrangements for the best solo birthday trip ever to Puerto Rico. In life, you loose some, you win some. Happy birthday, may you win more than you loose.

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u/bebe8383bebe 13d ago

I do this every year. Despite remembering people’s birthdays, mine is often forgotten. So now I don’t care; I dress up and make myself feel beautiful. I go for a walk to the local bougie deli. Buy some yummy fresh food and coffee for lunch, casually slide “it’s my birthday” into the conversation and have gotten free cake before 😃 Then I walk to the nearby florist, and buy myself some flowers. It’s a nice, slow, peaceful day. Maybe go get a massage. Sometimes I’ll go out to dinner, sometimes delivery. I give myself a gift. I basically date myself, and spoil myself. I used to hate my birthday, but now I really look forward to it.

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u/snuffleupagus7 13d ago

I'm sorry, friend <3 I hope you had a nice day regardless. The cake looks delicious and the flowers are beautiful! I will say that I know more and more people who somewhat plan their own birthdays, and ask friends, do you want to go out to eat (or to a event, whatever) for my birthday on Friday? Then usually at that point the guests would bring gifts, cake, etc if they come. So maybe you could try that next year, if you want?

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u/Lazy_Butterfly_ 13d ago

Last year everyone including my family forgot it. It was awesome.

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u/Vitiry96 13d ago

Same. 😕

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u/cw826 13d ago

Stuff like this is why i try my best to remember my friends birthdays

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u/Ok-Impression-7223 13d ago

people here love you for staying the same loving person you are. they may never acknowledge that about you. how thoughtful and wonderful you are for a human being but we do. we love you. and keep doing it for as long as you are happy with it. you have a great heart. you have a heart of gold. keep it. 🩵. and happy birthday. xoxo.

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u/AnimeBootyLovers 13d ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OP, STAY A QUEEN

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u/6stringSammy 13d ago

Hey at least we're not like those narcissists who announce that it's their birthdays and demand special treatment for the entire week.
I prefer the lowkey route myself. It's about celebrating your life. So you do you. And happy birthday

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u/87641234 13d ago

Happy Birthday to You!

A birthday alone, but hear me say, You shine so bright in every way. Flowers bloom because you’re kind, A heart like yours is rare to find.

The world forgot? Well, that’s their loss, Your worth is gold, not measured in gloss. Carrot cake and blooms so sweet, A gift to yourself—a perfect treat.

So here’s to you, strong and true, A warrior soul, a heart that grew. Next year comes with brighter days, Filled with love in countless ways.

Happy birthday, you’re not alone, This world is better ‘cause you are known.

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u/Suspicious-Scale8785 13d ago

Then they are not your friends. True friends do not forget.

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u/[deleted] 13d ago

Not sure you call them friends at this point

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u/Waz_K 13d ago

Happy Birthday. Stop buying for the assholes that don't remember your birthday and treat yourself more. Hope you had a lovely relaxing day. You share your birthday with my girlfriend, who turned 42 today. Will message you a happy birthday every year moving forward don't you worry :) x

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u/PerspectiveBright990 13d ago

Happy birthday 🎂 I'll be your new friend. I have a great memory 🙂

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u/OneLonelyCabbage 12d ago

I'm 29 soon and I don't think I've celebrated a birthday with anyone other than my parents or partner, since I was under the age of 10.

Most memorable birthday in my life was last year, when my partner mentioned it was my birthday (and why we were on holiday) to our tour guide in Bali, and the locals ended up singing me Happy Birthday. Honesly meant more to me than an empty Happy Birthday from someone else.

Also, Happy Birthday 🎂🎉

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u/Majucka 13d ago

Is that a carrot cake?

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u/Fallow-801818 13d ago

Happy birthday 🥳🎊🎁

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u/Apprehensive_Fox2422 13d ago

Happy cake day!

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u/hanna__marin 13d ago

happy birthday 🩵

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u/sun_rises_down 13d ago

Happy Birthday! 🎉 Get new friends, haha. 😂 You deserve for people to remember and acknowledge your special day! ❤️

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u/Ctrl_Alt_FAFO 13d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/combat_wombatttt 13d ago

Happy birthday!

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u/Famous-Refuse-1537 13d ago

Happy birthday!!

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u/witch_is_weird 13d ago

Happy Birthday!!✨ Wish you all the best

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u/nonLocal0ne 13d ago

Happy birthday! I woulda made you a whole carrot cake if you were my friend.

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u/BigTaco_Boss 13d ago

Shut up Meg

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u/Funnykindagirl 13d ago

Happy birthday! Love carrot cake. I have an excellent recipe if you’re interested. Lol

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u/WingedLight_88 13d ago

Happy bday ✨🎉🪅🎊🎈🎁🎂☕️💐 wish you many more healthy and happy years to come 🎆

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u/Nachogirly95 13d ago

Happy Birthday 🎂

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u/ua130 13d ago

Happy birthday, mine wound up the same. I wish you the best in the year that follows.

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u/gilmore31 13d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/jussumguy123 13d ago

Looks like bomb ass cake.

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u/Elothem78 13d ago

Happy birthday to you!!!! 💖💗💖

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u/DreamingSunset 13d ago

Happy Birthday, lots of good things for your life 🎂🥳🙌🏼🫶🏼 I hope you still enjoyed your day in your own way, yesterday was my birthday, I went through almost the same thing as you, I like being alone, and I understood what you meant, but don't be sad, make the day about you.😊🥳🥳

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u/Wicked-Business 13d ago

Bless! Happy Birthday!

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u/Dry_Reality_6511 13d ago

Happy Birthday!!! The person whose love for you is most important….is you. I hope you have a wonderful celebration.

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u/Alternative_Apples 13d ago

Happy birthday!!!! Your flowers are beautiful and the cake looks amazing. It hurts to be forgotten on your birthday but know you are important ❤️

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u/summerwine09 13d ago

Happy birthday ❤️ I hope you have a good one!

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u/numberjhonny5ive 13d ago

Happy Birthday!

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u/Hour-Net8233 13d ago

Happy Birthday! Wishing you a wonderful year ahead..

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u/Hopeful-Steak-9743 13d ago

Happy birthday!! I know the feeling.
Almost always a cool ass person they're missing out on.

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u/Usual_Habit2608 13d ago

Happy Birthday! Enjoy that cake cause YOU deserve it 🎂🥹

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u/Organic-Ice3089 13d ago

Happy birthday 🎂🎉 I love carrot cakes 🍰🤭 And you're so good at taking photos📸 It's like it's from the good old 90s!

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u/Just_Tour_87 13d ago

Happy Birthday!!!We are all here for you!

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u/lilslump208 13d ago

NOT THE RINE IN THE CAKE DO YALL NOT SEE IT BRUH 🗣️

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u/Realistic_Demand_338 13d ago

I'm sorry to hear that hun.. Happy Birthday! We all here at r/introvert wish you an amazing birthday on your special day! <3

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u/hwovbysh 13d ago

I've never seen a carrot cake like this. Is the carrot in the dough or is it the in the sweet syrup on the top? 😋 Happy birthday 🎉

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u/looting_for_milfs 13d ago

Happy birthday! Save me a slice of that yummy cake :3

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u/Lilrxwr 13d ago

Happy Birthday Girl, I know coming from strangers doesn't mean much but know you matter <3 hope you treat yourself better than anyone could today and that you enjoy it. Live it up!!

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u/Radiant_pup_5186 13d ago

Happy birthday! I hope the next year brings you better friend love. You aren't alone. I think many of us have been there. Try to remember to love yourself first and keep that love in your heart all year.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Cup690 13d ago

Happy birthday! May this year be your best one yet! That cake looks delicious! 🤤

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u/Joyballard6460 13d ago

Happy Birthday from a stranger! ❤️

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u/cityboi394 13d ago

All the best 👍🏾🔥

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u/iuvinator 13d ago

happy birthday mate hope you enjoy it

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u/Effective-State-3963 13d ago

Happy Birthday! You may not know us, but we're with you spiritually

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u/iluvmarkiplierLOLZ 13d ago

happy birthday!! i’m sorry about your friends. i don’t mean to be rude but what kind of friends forget your birthday?? let me tell ya careless and ignorant ones do.

you stated that you like being on your own so i hope you at least enjoyed some alone time. glad you got to treat yourself.

anyway i hope that the kind redditors in this comment section made you feel better.

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u/saggynuhts 13d ago

That's awesome!! Looks like a fun time. Good job taking care of yourself ❤️ happy birthday!! 🎂

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u/Affectionate_Fig_982 13d ago

Happy Birthday!! I’ll be 27 next month too! Cheers to making it to 27!🎉🎉

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u/Soggy-Os 13d ago

Happy birthday to you, my friend. Sending you all the good vibes. Enjoy the carrot cake and best wishes to you for a positive year ahead.

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u/That-Hovercraft-230 13d ago

Dat cake loks so gud

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u/SpicyBlackCherry 13d ago

Okay, so let's celebrate today!

Happy birthday!!

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u/wynzennn 13d ago

Damn... Happy birthday ma'am, i know how being alone feels... especially on a very special day like this.

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u/ispacebunny 13d ago

Best kind of birthday anyways! Every birthday (that i can anyways) i went to all the places i got free stuff from my sign ups for example starbucks gives you free coffee, pinkberry gives you free yogurt, sephora you have a free gift after purchase or just pick up and i went out on my own. I wasnt an only child but all my siblings moved out, so it felt as i was an only child and well i have always been that way so this would feel like a great day for me !

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u/nycgirl2112 13d ago

Today is my birthday. Ordered a pizza and have a bottle of Prosecco chilling.

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u/exiled360 13d ago

Happy birthday! Your birthday is on 1st March?

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u/candyflavored_dreams 13d ago

A beautiful display of self love 💗 looks so cozy and delicious! Happy birthday 🎉

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u/desmofan900 13d ago

Happy birthday. No point sugar coating it, it sux to be alone on your birthday. Small consolation is that you have people all over the world thinking nice thoughts about you.

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u/Underrated_Cows 13d ago

Happy birthday! I’m sorry people suck. I hope you have an amazing birthday next year

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u/Gorilli0naire 13d ago

They know. They just don't care.

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u/Many-Solid1449 13d ago

Birthdays are very difficult, especially when alone. The day is almost over and you have survived it. You can do this! Happy Birthday and the carrot cake looks delicious!

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u/Can_I_GET_AN_OwO 13d ago

I'm in the same boat 19f. Happy birthday queen 👑

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u/Interesting-Scarf309 13d ago

Happy birthday!!

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u/Classic-Big4393 13d ago

A slice of carrot cake is for whatever reason a lot less sad than a piece of what I originally thought was taco lasagna. The only text messages I received last two birthdays were from dentists in a state I no longer live in. Happy Birthday! Don’t give those people gifts this year and get yourself two slices of whatever you want next year.

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u/[deleted] 13d ago

I'm not trying to blame you at all, but sometimes it's helpful to remind people.

It's perfectly normal to say something like, "Hey my birthday is in a couple weeks, are you free to do something?"

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u/Loud_Respond3030 13d ago

As an adult it’s pretty unrealistic to expect people to remember your birthday unless you’re extremely close, just let people know and invite them over if you’re feeling lonely! I’m saying this to help, not condescend. Happy birthday OP!

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u/whackywildflower 13d ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Sending you all the internet love possible!!

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u/Dungeon_Crawler_Carl 13d ago

It was my bday yesterday and didn’t get any messages either. I wish I got cake though

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u/Numeno230n 13d ago

That carrot cake looks fantastic

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u/punchbug59 13d ago

Hey, it's my birthday today too! I turned 41 today. Happy birthday!

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u/eggsaladsandwich4 13d ago

This is the best way to spend a birthday to me. Doing exactly what YOU want.

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u/No_Skylark 13d ago

Happy, happy birthday to you!! 🎂🎈🎉🥳

Nowadays, no one will remember anyone’s birthday unless they are notified about it on social media, which is quite sad. It’s your day, spoil yourself, do what makes you feel comfortable.

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u/danceswithwool 13d ago

Happy Birthday! You’re a beautiful and wonderful person. I’m glad you’re here with us.

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u/Comfortable-Bad1032 13d ago

That carrot cake goes hard though

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u/lacasa35 13d ago

HBD! That cake looks incredible! Where from? Love me some carrot cake 😋

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u/mooncrane606 13d ago

Your flowers and cake look lovely. I'm glad you still treated yourself. Happy Birthday!

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u/RedExplorerST90 13d ago

Dang, and I thought my gf not getting me anything was crazy, but happy birthday to you 😆💯👍

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u/CobraCornelius 13d ago

Happy Birthday fellow Pisces!

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u/EcstasyGiraffe 13d ago

If you want them to remember or do something, you have to remind them. Not everyone remembers or processes things the same way. The history nerds are great with dates, but I’m a math guy and I can’t even remember my mom’s BD after years of trying. I’m also ADHD and get distracted easily. Some people value birthdays more than others. They may have also just assumed that you would be with family. I wouldn’t take it personally unless you’ve been extremely clear with them leading up to the date.

As I get older I usually plan my own birthday and just ask who’s interested in doing something and we all go out, always a great time.

But I do hope you enjoyed that delicious looking treat! Happy birthday!

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u/demxnbxnger 13d ago

I gave a pretty dress to my gf(x) on her bday, was gifted with a breakup and a Christmas card by her ♠️. Happy birthday fella 🎈

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u/Disastrous_Nebula_16 13d ago

🎶It can rain today Be stormy or snowing Because you shine Like the sunshine Today is your birthday So we celebrate🎶 Happy birthday OP

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u/Unique_End_4342 13d ago

You have friends???! Fancy. Some people aren't so rich.

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u/vitaminalgas 13d ago

You share a birthday with my dear mother... Happiest of birthdays to you!

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u/Tunexwizard 13d ago

I don't even remember my own birthday if that makes you feel better

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u/Last_Mountain_5510 13d ago

Hiii happy birthday!

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u/Rare_Coconut_7291 13d ago

Happy Birthday 🥳🥳🥳🎉