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NFS4

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Originally posted by: djheater
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: djheater
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Ok, so today is my birthday. At 24 I'm now old :( Anyway, the week goes by and my gf of almost 9 months says nothing about anything she's planning or anything like that. I get the feeling she doesn't remember so I just ride it out and wait and see.

Last night we're watching a movie and she's trying to talk me into some home repair projects that you obviously wouldn't want to do on your birthday. At that point I was pretty sure she had no idea.

So today rolls around, she says nothing this morning before I head to work. I talked to her a couple times durring the day when I was at work. Still nothing. I take off a little early today and get home about 4. I'm not in the best mood when I get home because it's been kind of a crappy day and I'm a little annoyed that she forgot. She picks up on my bad mood right away and gets a b!tchy attitude with me. About 20 minutes later I walk out to the living room to get something and she gives me "Hey, is today your birthday?". That's all I get. No card, no present, not even a happy birthday.

We get into a discussion about this and she admits that she couldn't remember if my birthday was the 4th or the 8th but says "she remembered" :confused: Huh? I'm as annoyed by her trying to insult my intelligence as I am by her forgetting. Anyway, see poll.

For the record, I don't care about getting a cake or a present or any other crap like that. However, it would be nice if the person you're with can actually remember.

I could give a crap if anyone remembers my birthday... Sure it's nice if they do... but what are you twelve? Fighting with a woman you 'presumably' love over your birthday?

You're 24 quit being a baby.

How would you feel if your wife forgot your anniversary? You know what she'd be mad as hell.

I never forget our anniversary, but she's forgotten it for the past 4 years running.

It doesn't bother me at all.

We both remember our childrens birthday's because they're UNDER TWELVE

Jesus, they're just days... big deal... if you get something nice GREAT if sombody does something special GREAT... but come on people it's not the end of the world if somebody forgets your b-day, it doesn't mean they don't love you or care... they just flaked... relax.

All I'm saying is, if I take the time to remember and doing something nice for my SO on her birthday or anniversary or whatever (like surprise her, take her out to eat, etc.) she can AT LEAST acknowledge my birthday when it comes around.

At least for one day out of the year. Is it so hard to remember just ONE day. You can't be THAT busy. Bet you bastards can remember what day your favorite console POS game is coming out :p
 
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Lola

Originally posted by: spidey07
Sweat the big stuff, not this kind of melodrama.

Just tell her to make it up to you.

I somewhat agree... but in life, its the little things that really matter that make life enjoyable. Its not like OP is bitching because she didnt give him a gift or throw him a party... He is just asking for an acknowledgement...
 

Geekbabe

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When her birthday rollas around just do the same thing, tell her you couldn't remember if it was the 4th or the 8th.

As an added kick in the teeth you can say this "unlike men who grow sexier with each passing year,women have a definite experation date,I figured you wouldn't want to be reminded that you were one year closer to becoming replacable to me"
 

NFS4

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Originally posted by: Geekbabe
When her birthday rollas around just do the same thing, tell her you couldn't remember if it was the 4th or the 8th.

As an added kick in the teeth you can say this "unlike men who grow sexier with each passing year,women have a definite experation date,I figured you wouldn't want to be reminded that you were one year closer to becoming replacable to me"

Ahh, reminds me of that episode of Everyone Loves Raymond where Robert flicks Raymond's ring down the vent :p
 

aplefka

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Originally posted by: Amol
i've had best friends forget my birthday :(

worst part is, i always remember their birthday (even if they're an "okay" friend, not really good friends)

You don't have any friends anymore. They think you've died because since you joined here you haven't left your house.
 

spidey07

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Originally posted by: Lola
Originally posted by: spidey07
Sweat the big stuff, not this kind of melodrama.

Just tell her to make it up to you.

I somewhat agree... but in life, its the little things that really matter that make life enjoyable. Its not like OP is bitching because she didnt give him a gift or throw him a party... He is just asking for an acknowledgement...

People are selfish, and I've gotten in too many arguments over a birthday to really care. Sweat the big stuff, not a freakin' birthday.

And IMHO playing guilt trips (which is what the OP is approaching) are pretty detrimental and not good for any involved.
 

dirtboy

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I don't know when my gf's birthday is, but I'm sure she'd remind me ahead of time.

And I could care less if anyone remember's mine. Who really cares that you were born 24 years ago?
 

dsfunk

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wow, I think I would feel bad, but it happened so forget about it. See how she'll make it up to you.
 

RaynorWolfcastle

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Originally posted by: dirtboy
And I could care less if anyone remember's mine. Who really cares that you were born 24 years ago?
Exactly. Bluntly, no one except maybe yourself and your mommy, gives a fvck about what day you were born.
 

Buck Armstrong

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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: djheater
Originally posted by: flxnimprtmscl
Ok, so today is my birthday. At 24 I'm now old :( Anyway, the week goes by and my gf of almost 9 months says nothing about anything she's planning or anything like that. I get the feeling she doesn't remember so I just ride it out and wait and see.

Last night we're watching a movie and she's trying to talk me into some home repair projects that you obviously wouldn't want to do on your birthday. At that point I was pretty sure she had no idea.

So today rolls around, she says nothing this morning before I head to work. I talked to her a couple times durring the day when I was at work. Still nothing. I take off a little early today and get home about 4. I'm not in the best mood when I get home because it's been kind of a crappy day and I'm a little annoyed that she forgot. She picks up on my bad mood right away and gets a b!tchy attitude with me. About 20 minutes later I walk out to the living room to get something and she gives me "Hey, is today your birthday?". That's all I get. No card, no present, not even a happy birthday.

We get into a discussion about this and she admits that she couldn't remember if my birthday was the 4th or the 8th but says "she remembered" :confused: Huh? I'm as annoyed by her trying to insult my intelligence as I am by her forgetting. Anyway, see poll.

For the record, I don't care about getting a cake or a present or any other crap like that. However, it would be nice if the person you're with can actually remember.

I could give a crap if anyone remembers my birthday... Sure it's nice if they do... but what are you twelve? Fighting with a woman you 'presumably' love over your birthday?

You're 24 quit being a baby.

How would you feel if your wife forgot your anniversary? You know what she'd be mad as hell.

I did that once. I recommend no one try it.
 

Rock Hydra

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I wouldn't be angry if I didn't recieve a present or cake or anything extravogant, but a "Happy Birtyday" or maybe a card would be something someone should do at the least.
It's frustrating, but nothing worth starting a fight over. If my SO forgot an imprortant anniversary (not like 3 month one or 2 week inniversary or something childish that high schoolers tend to do) like the annual rememberance that shouldn't be forgotten.
 

StageLeft

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Based on what you said I'd drop this skank bitch right now. That's unacceptable. At least a freaking happy birthday. Hell, even if she forgot she can at least run out to the pharmacy for a card and a 6 pack on the way back.
 

aplefka

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The part that gets me the most is just that she was a total bitch to you and then asked it like that, then didn't even do anything about it.

Fvck that ho, seriously.
 

shimsham

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i wouldnt necessarily be pissed about her forgetting, people are human. but the fact that knowing the bowels of hell would spill upon the earth if a man forgot an "important date" would get under my skin. the whole vaginal double standard thing. thankfully my wife doesnt operate like that, so the condition doesnt afflict all women.

be sure to point it out, without fighting or being a twit. thats the best way to nip that crap in the bud in case you screw up in the future.
 

EyeMWing

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Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. The night is young! You can still get a gift out of her. Christ, I shouldn't have to tell you that. Go take your damn pants off already.
 

Aimster

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WTF? I would dump the bitch or piss in her face so she'll remember it always even when I'm not with her anymore.
 

Stumps

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I'm used to having my GF forget my birthday, the last two years she hasn't gotten me anything and used the excuse she forgot. but then again everybody tends to forget my birthday, i'm 25 and haven't had a real birthday for the last 4 years, everybody seems to have more important things to on 25th of july.
 

opticalmace

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hmm....
people forget things, but that's pretty lame how she tried to cover for it

i say dump her!