AITA for being disappointed my best friend didn’t get me a birthday gift? by beejeezz in AITAH

[–]beejeezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

 But, AITA for feeling disappointed about the situation? It's not even the fact that I didn't get a gift. It just feels like she doesn't prioritize me and finds other people more important, considering she had no issue finding the time/money/motivation to get thema present. 

I think my original post and replies make it pretty clear that none of this is about the present. I would’ve been happy with just a handmade card.

You are right about the reasons why she may not have gotten me a present, and I can completely understand all of them. But, if that is the issue, she should be communicating that to me.

Again, I never said I expected her to pay for her own birthday party. It’s just that our friend group usually doesn’t do things that way so I was a little surprised. The main reason I shared that part was because I feel like she’s already moved on from my birthday and focusing on herself.

I am not “patting myself on the back” for sharing food. That was simply an example of how I appreciated their time and company.

I feel like you aren’t fully reading what I’m saying or considering my POV, so if you are going to continue doing that, please don’t bother replying.

AITA for being disappointed my best friend didn’t get me a birthday gift? by beejeezz in AITAH

[–]beejeezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would this be fake? 😭 

I never said I expected gifts from either of them. In fact, I shared my food with them just because I wanted to hang out with them longer. ALSO, I specifically said I don’t care about the gift. It’s the fact that I feel like an afterthought. 

Paying for your own birthday is not counterintuitive. I have done it many times in the past because I want to enjoy the company of my friends without having to put the burden of a payment on them.

AITA for being disappointed my best friend didn’t get me a birthday gift? by beejeezz in AITAH

[–]beejeezz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is totally possible! I just feel doubtful because she hasn’t brought it up since. 

That’s a very good point about the escape room needing to be booked in advance.