it's literally one day out of an entire year and they can't find the time???
2026-09-18 15:52:21
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Artefaktual :
It’s so true that too many people want a village but they don’t want to be a villager.
2026-09-18 14:53:49
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Ja'Lyn-Awge :
that was your choice, if I show up most of the time and we both just happen to be in a state of distress, doesn't means your distress is more important than the others
2026-10-30 14:23:09
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AEC :
I’m so blessed to have a group of friends who all struggle to socialize when their capacity is low, so I am surrounded by love and understanding instead of whatever this is.
2026-09-18 15:55:39
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Arianne :
I have a literal chronic illness and I go to every single birthday party I’m invited to
2026-09-18 16:47:13
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ponteaaa :
I went to my friends birthday party the day after my dads funeral because I love her and she means so much to me…people have lost the ability to care about their friends
2026-10-29 17:00:15
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jmg.guero :
I can understand the perspective, but part of being a good friend is also understanding. If it’s my birthday and my friend has similar circumstances to the ones described here, if they don’t want to go I’m checking on them tomorrow to make sure they’re okay. I’m letting them know that I love and understand them. If that’s my best friend, their life and well being and comfort is just as important as my own, birthday be damned.
2026-09-18 15:34:19
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Rebecca Anne :
I hate to sound like a boomer, but this genuinely feels like a parenting issue, because some of the most profound and important lesson lessons from my life where my mom teaching me that sometimes you just have to push through because not everything is about you. Your word, your commitments, and your reputation truly define who you are - and the world does not owe you ease and comfort. If your definition of friendship is something that only matters when it’s convenient to me, that’s not friendship, that’s just using people and being nice to them so they’ll let you keep using them.
2026-09-18 15:52:17
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the.midnight.traveler :
I Don’t expect much from people and it does me wonders
2026-09-18 16:40:20
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Composer of classical era :
I didn't expect "The Peace You Keep Giving Away" by Claire Morgan to hit this hard it made me realize how often I ignore my own needs.
2026-09-19 15:36:57
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Unoriginality Sucks :
The difference between “hey me and some girls impromptu decided we’re gonna have some drinks at this bar 30 mins ago wanna come?” Vs “this is my party I’ve had planned for a month” is vast. First one is fine to say “no, I’m not up for socializing tonight. Rain check?” Second one you have to go if you want people at your own b-day party. Simple as that
2026-09-18 16:59:14
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tin can :
Yes going to birthday parties of close friends is mandatory 99% of the time. But your situation was a 1% thing, and hope u know you were totally entitled not to go on that one occasion (but I love that you did)
2026-09-18 15:19:08
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BaddyAddy :
ngl I think a raw and fresh divorce should be enough reason for a friend to understand you calling out if that's what you felt like doing. I would 100% understand a friend flaking on a big party for that but I would invite her over for a more personal hang later.
2026-09-18 16:22:54
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Xx yy zz :
Wayyyyyy too many people don’t understand that doing kind things for the people you care about, sometimes means doing them even WHEN YOU DONT WANT TO! It’s unbelievable that we have to explain to people that being a good person and friend doesn’t mean being good and kind only whenever you feel like it 🙄🙄
2026-09-18 16:22:08
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Candy_hearts :
100% you don’t have to do what I did, but I need equal gaf 💖
2026-09-18 16:41:19
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Ayanna :
I went straight from my grandmothers funeral to my best friend’s 16th birthday and that’s fr why I’ll just assume they don’t like me the way i like them
2026-09-18 17:18:13
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Ellie :
People call not caring boundaries now, if you're not gonna be there for the person you love when they need it what is the point of the relationship or friendship?
2026-09-18 17:36:10
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Belle :
I never even thought of not going to something for my friends "because I didn't feel like it". I rarely feel like doing things, especially parties but I do things I don't like for people I care about. Maybe that's why I have so many people that care about me and will do anything at the drop of a hat for me and others are so lonely?
2026-09-18 15:45:42
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𖦹 :
my best friend died like 2-3 weeks ago and magically after everybody informed me of his death they all VANISHED. every single one of my friends stopped speaking to me. they all have not contacted me since the news of his death came out. HIS BIRTHDAY WAS YESTERDAY. NO TEXT. lmao community is soooo fake
2026-09-18 18:25:00
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goodboysdream :
This advice sounds correct, but please y’all, have some discernment. If your friend is neurodivergent or has a chronic illness, they may be battling each day as it comes. Have grace, and look for ways in which your friends are showing up in the ways they can.
2026-09-18 21:21:13
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c :
On the flip side, on my 24th birthday, 2 of my friends were so hungover and miserable and clearly did not want to be there. And you know what? I wish they would have stayed home. Because they ruined the night! If you guys are seeing this, yes I still remember that
2026-09-18 16:53:44
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fox :
i invited 25+ people to my birthday party a month in advance expecting like 10 to say no or even flake, BUT ONLY 5 people showed up!! all of them rsvp’ed yes
2026-09-18 20:15:03
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gangsh*t :
Even if you can’t show up… you have to reschedule and follow through!!!
2026-09-18 14:57:17
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normal.girl :
personally, i cant be happy if i am forcing my friend to be on my birthday just cause i like the idea of them being there
2026-09-19 12:58:31
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marcy :
Im so happy i dont have many friends cus reading all these comments just makes me further realize how most society is following rules like these. This year all my best friends forgot my birthday and while it hurt it was a reminder i am the most important person in my own life and the only validation i need is from myself. I love when my friends dont have any obligations with me, and can be as lazy as they want, because theyre human beings and id rather drop them all if i had strict rules for them, imo friendship love isnt transactional nor am i there because they do stuff for me etc. I try to come with just gratitude and low expectations, and understanding them and not everything is b&w. Just because most society thinks a certain way doesn’t mean you cant find people who have a similar mindset as you, and you can have different boundaries and needs, just gotta find people who like that. I hate that society makes up rules and if u dont follow it youre just deemed a horrible friend. Friendship can be whatever both people want it to be
2026-09-19 07:00:37
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