Nothing is more humiliating than showing up somewhere you aren’t wanted. I don’t know what’s worse: being told outright that you aren’t welcome or experiencing that combined feeling of social awkwardness and dread that can only come from being unsure whether your presence is desired. Now that I’m an adult, I would much rather be …
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‘Are you gonna have fun on your little bouncy castle?’: Adults debate whether or not taking your birthday off work is an ‘ick’
Birthdays are the one day a year when you should be allowed to do whatever you want. I’m not talking about Purge-style crimes against society, but I mean getting to spend the day however you want to. We don’t get to do that any other time of the year, so we should take advantage of it …
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Wealthy mom refuses to celebrate all 3 of her kid’s birthdays individually, dad disagrees: ‘She gets super spoiled for her birthday, Christmas and Mother’s Day’
When you’re a kid, your birthday is the most important thing in the world. You spend months tossing and turning about the theme of your party, and once it finally arrives, you can’t contain your excitement. The best thing about your childhood birthday is that the day is truly all about you, and nobody can …
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‘Absolutely report her and her business’: Shady birthday party company requires 8 weeks of free labor from teenage employees
Getting your first job can be exciting. It feels like a step toward independence, having your own money, and making your own way in the world. It can also be a frightening awakening to the grim realities of the adult working world. My first job was a bundle of interesting experiences. I had an eccentric …
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‘And curl that wig’: 4th grader gives her mom hilarious instructions on how to dress for her class birthday party
When you’re a kid, there’s only so much you can control. One of the things you wish you could control was your parent, specifically making sure they could not embarrass you in public. Unfortunately for most kids, there’s very little you can do about your parent perpetually embarrassing you. If your mom wants to wear …
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25+ Aquarius Memes for Baddies Crying on their Birthday
It’s Aquarius season, besties, so prepare to have your hard-won independence shaken. Aquarians love to protect their peace, which is all well and good until they’ve protected their peace so hard that they don’t realize they haven’t seen anyone in weeks. But, in their birthday season, they’re ready for change, which maybe just maybe means …
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Girlfriend Makes Her Boyfriend The Wrong Birthday Cake, Sparking Debate About Who’s in The Right
I am not one of those adults who is obsessed with my birthday. I respect the grind of people who make their entire birthday month their personality, but that could never be me. I like getting attention, but I like getting attention best when it’s earned. Me turning another year older is not an accomplishment. …
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Mom Refuses to Buy Her Friend a Birthday Present Because It’ll Take Time Away From Her Kids
It can be hard to prioritize your friends once you have a family. Kids, especially young kids, take up so much time, and you don’t want to miss any more precious moments than you have to. That being said, you don’t want to completely put your life on hold just because you’ve got a couple …
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Parents Debate «No Gift» Birthday Parties For Toddlers
I’m curious about the rise of «no gift» birthday parties for children. I’m sure they existed when I was a kid, but I don’t think my family ever had them. I remember opening presents in front of all the other kids after eating cake, thanking them in person for the things their parents bought me. …
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Rude Boyfriend Mocks Girlfriend For Celebrating Her Birthday
There is a fine line between having dry humor and straight-up mocking people. A dry sense of humor can break the tension in various awkward situations, but using the facade of dry comedy to make fun of those close to you is a huge problem, especially in heterosexual relationships. A dude will make fun of …
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