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Don't really know what I'm expecting here... I'm just venting I guess.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I am cursed that i remember almost everyone's birthday and no one remembers mine. Anyway, happy birthday internet stranger.

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[–] [email protected] 31 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Happy birthday from one of my uber goofs!

Edit: and now the other

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This one really helps. Thank you

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Happy birthday man... Sorry I'd love to write a convincing and uplifting message but sadly today I don't fee tool great. Haven't really celebrated my birthday since I was 18... 31 now and I hang with people like once a year, my 30th was at home alone. Lots of anxiety and depression...

Hope you feel better soon though, message if you want, I'll want to listen! I can assure you I'm not too busy socialising instead! ;) Sounds boring and typical, bit go for a walk somewhere you haven't been... Give you some fresh stimulation, and you'll feel a little less trapped being stuck indoors.

Would write more, but... I'm not feeling perfect, so I gave my best reply I could now. Stay well! :)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Thanks for writing even if you're not feeling all well. Really appreciate it.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday! I hope you did nice things for yourself. I’ve spent quite a few major holidays alone, and after I got over the “social norm” aspect of my expectations, I actually ended up enjoying myself quite a bit. I hope you found your own path today.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago

I find it interesting how diffrent two people can be; this sounds like my dream birthday.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday from an internet stranger! Treat yourself to something you like to do, you deserve it.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Ha! Me too! The only “happy birthday “ I got was from recruiters on LinkedIn.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday!

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Hey, I don't know if you have similar feelings to me when I was lonely like this. So this would be what I would tell myself during the darkest chapters.

Being lonely isn't a social failing, or an indictment on your personality. Social isolation is becoming a huge problem in a lot of cultures. I don't think it's likely that all these people are unlikeable or unlovable. I don't know an easy fix, all I can say is be public with your interests and your enthusiasm for those interests can attract the right people. Stay strong. it's not easy, but it's worth it.

Cheers, Sunroc

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Happy Birthday!!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Hey, happy birthday man. I don't know you from Adam, but I hope you do something to treat yourself. Best birthday wishes bro.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

  • some rando internet stranger

I am familiar with how shitty that feels, sorry. Hope you get to do something you enjoy today

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday, in behave from the Internet and is friends

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I know that feeling... for what it's worth from a stranger on the internet, happy birthday! 🎈

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday weird_nugget! 🤗

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Happy Birthday!

Sucks that you're alone, but that just means you can do the stuff others wouldn't want to!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday mate, for what it's worth some people would love to have their birthday to themselves.. But feeling lonely is aweful I hope you can find something to cheer you up

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

🎉🎊Happy Birthday!🎊🎉 Be sure to get yourself some cake--everyone should have cake, even a cupcake, on their birthday. 🧁

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday. I encourage you to meet up with strangers and do things you might like.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Happy Birthday weird_nugget. Even though I don't know you I sincerely wish you a wonderful day. Do something nice for yourself you deserve it.

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday, go and treat yourself to something nice and have a nice day. The great thing about buying yourself a present is that you always know to get yourself something you will really like 😁

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

HBD dude.. I hope there are many better days ahead for you.. :)

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday, pal.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

It's my birthday too! Happy bday!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday :) Better days will come for sure :)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday weird nugget.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Don't worry man, that's pretty much every birthday for me and Christmas. I do a lot of stuff but if you're single and don't speak to your parents... that's just how it is, unfortunately. Can be difficult at first.

Yes I do wish I was getting laid.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

learn to hone "aloneness", so you can be alone all the time, but never feel lonely

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Happy Birthday, hope you can spend your free time on a hobby and do something just you want to do 😀

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

happy birthday my friend! enjoy your weekend, maybe go watch a movie!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday and have an amazing year!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Hey happy birthday!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy Birthday!!!!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday! If ya wanna get drunk and game, hit me up!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Looks like I missed it but happy belated birthday, nugget!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy belated birthday!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Sounds like mine not long ago. Only message I got was from my dentist.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Yesterday was my birthday too. I celebrated by buying a new tire for my car (had a bad flat). Happy birthday to both of us 🎉

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Virtual hugs! Go out to a park, beach or have something special for yourself this weekend, enjoy yourself.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday to you!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Happy birthday 🍾🥳🍾 Try doing something that you want but have never donne before, that way you might change your perspective on this 'lonely' day !!!

[–] PrincessLeiasCat 3 points 1 year ago

Happy Birthday OP!!!! I’m sorry you’re feeling lonely on your birthday, that’s rough. I hope that some of the birthday wishes you’re getting here will make a difference in helping to alleviate that. I really wish that your day will get better and you’re able to enjoy your birthday. :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

🥳🥳🥳

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