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goldengirl Mon 11-Dec-17 11:57:27

Can't really help but I can empathise as I don't enjoy birthdays at all. I don't like being expected to be all bright and jolly. It's come to me that birthdays are for the other people in your life rather than for you as the recipient. I've been on 'the other side' and given a present when none was requested and it was returned to me!! Sometimes you can't win. I'm not looking forward to my 70th but the family want to celebrate hmm so I'm thinking about it.
Just a thought: You don't say who instigated the Dublin visit but if it wasn't you why not do something on YOUR terms after Christmas / New Year and welcome family members if they wish to join in?

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Nanano Mon 11-Dec-17 11:30:40

Hello , I'm 60 next week and I'm dreading it . Have always disliked my birthday . But this one is hitting me hard . It is not just the being 60 and feeling old .
As my birthday is so close to Christmas it's mostly a disappointment for 1 reason or another .
My daughters and I were going to Dublin for the weekend but 1 pulled out then it was decided we'd do it another time . But that's The crux of my birthday , celebrating is put off as everyone busy so plans are put on hold and then never happen . Any suggestions for over coming my hang ups most grateful received . X

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