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Some parents think their kids don't want a fuss made of them as they get older.
Don't sweat it. I wouldn't approach them directly about it, if you must - maybe get a sibling to sound them out later, if that's an option.
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It was a big birthday for me a few days ago, one of those decade ones that are celebrated more than others
Was it your tenth? If not, grow up.
Howard
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@Col-De-Camberwell
This is a bit of a personal one, but wanted to throw it to the wisdom the crowd and see what the consensus is as I'm kind of flummoxed. Sorry if it's a bit of an agony aunt question:
It was a big birthday for me a few days ago, one of those decade ones that are celebrated more than others. Fianceé did loads and made it a great day, her parents made a real effort took us out for lunch etc, Sister made a big effort, same with my friends. My parents live abroad in the EU and all they did was send a small present ordered from the internet, no card, and didn't really act like it was an important day. It was my dad's 60th in June and we organized for 15 friends to fly over to them in secret to surprise him, loads of effort from the whole family, big party etc. I am kind of upset that there was little effort from my parents for my big day.
Now, I have no idea how to broach this subject with them or whether it's even worth doing so, whether I am being oversensitive, whether bringing it up will do more harm than good etc. I also don't want to seem ungrateful for what they got me, because even if it's not what I was expecting I appreciate any gift somebody gives me. Anybody have any advice or had a similar experience?