Every year on my birthday, I tell myself I won’t expect anything. And yet… I always end up feeling a little disappointed. I remember other people’s birthdays. I give gifts. I plan little things. I make sure they feel important.
But when it comes to mine, it’s mostly silence.
I’m not keeping score. I don’t give to receive. I really do care. But it just stings—realizing that maybe people don’t think of me the same way I think of them.
I wish I could be the person who doesn’t care at all. Maybe then it wouldn’t hurt so much.
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I hear you loud and clear. I used to be the exact same way. Stop doing things for others that won’t do anything for you. When you give someone something (even as simple as a card) you really hope, deep down, that they will reciprocate the sentiments. Sadly, life doesn’t work that way. Stop putting people on a pedestal and you won’t be disappointed.
Its my birthday today. I totally get you 😔