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Anyone else struggle with (other people's) birthdays? (feddit.uk)
submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Like - what do I write in the card? What the hell do I get them? They come up so quickly as well.

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[โ€“] [email protected] 24 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yes. I hate birthdays, mine and others'. I hate receiving gifts and I hate being in the spotlight, and having to act differently towards others for one particular day of the year for no reason trips me up. If I appreciate another person I will show it consistently, not just on one token day of the year. The whole thing feels awkward and makes me act awkward.

[โ€“] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

I may have seen something my girlfriend would have liked in a shop and bought it, then kept it over for a bit planning on giving it to her on her birthday. But then one time she was around and I wanted to give her something to show my love to her, so I just went and gave it to her early. Now I have to find something else. Oops.