My twin brother and I wanted to go to Olive Garden, but my dad had us all go to a Japanese restaurant, one of those ones where they cook in front of you. I was very unhappy and cried all the way there and even in the restaurant. My family ignored me and just continued the day as if nothing happened.
Looking back on it all these years later, wow…I acted so immaturely. A part of me still thinks my dad was in the wrong, but my behavior was definitely very inappropriate. I think everyone ignoring me was for the best. I just feel bad for the people having to listen to a nearly grown adult throwing a fit over something minor.
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I’m sorry that your parents didn’t prioritise what you and your brother wanted for your birthday dinner, and that it ruined the evening for you (and possibly them even if they ignored you). Yes, your behaviour was pretty immature and that niggling sense of shame you are experiencing is there to teach you to handle things with more grace next time. We all have moments like this, it’s part of growing up. Acknowledge the feeling and let it blow away.
I agree with you on both. Your family should have gone where the birthday people wanted to eat. But it was also immature to throw a tantrum.
So for your dad’s next birthday, take him to The Olive Garden.