Why is that often times men have a tendency (moreso than women) to forget their spouses B-day or wedding anniversary. I was just talking to a friend and she was super upset as her hubby forgot her anniversary. She went thru soooo much trouble of planning a surprise b-day party for him, but he can’t even remember to even wish her a Happy Anniversary. 
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I know i've noticed that....pata neh kuoon though...?:(
...is it somthing to do with looking too soft...?
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They dont forget any of it.
They just dont consider them to be considrered as celebration events like us women do.
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This is the talk of past. We dont forget it anymore after all those yahoo, google, outlook calendars craps are out there sending freaking reminders for whole week before the bd :)
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its a "guy thang". I have a funny story to relate. BOTH of us COMPLETELY forgot our 8th anniversary recently and when I realized this 3 weeks later, I was mortified. But the words of wisdom from my dear hubby really hit home. He said to me that when life is so very busy and you forget a birthday or anniversary, it means that you are so comfortable together that these things become insignificant. That day-to-day life is taking precendence and daily love is so much more important than anniversary cards and flowers.
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But these days significant, the more you love the more significant, I think. Its exactly BECAUSE day to day lives become so busy and routine, that we MUST stop and make some time to make these days celebrated/enjoyed spent with each other. Its nice to step out of the rut of everyday busy life to celebrate each other, and do a nice gesture....I think so.
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And she is only married 2 years, no kids...so its not sooo busy to forget these things. I dunno if its cuz he is in Residency and doing it in ER, that his work schedule is so crazy....khair I just thing every man know s hs schedule, and if he is so busy he should plan this out way in advance. Especialllly if the woman in your life goes to great lengths to do special things for you...don't you agree?
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I think its not men but women who knowing its their birthday just wait and watch until last minute to complain that see if I would have not reminded you about my birthday you would have not remembered. The poor guy was thinking that what is wrong its her birthday and there is nothing happening, should I say it or wait for a time when she is in good mood ???
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I read through the entire thread, what was the question again???
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We get caged like animals. OF COURSE…what you stated earlier.
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us men are too busy running/ruining the world, thats why.
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My hubby didn't froget those days, becoz it is better to remember these days and wish me instead of forgetting them and listen for a whole year :). He did that becoz I like this he don't like these childish things.
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If he doesn't remember, why doesn't the girl open her mouth and keep reminding him?? Why should she get offended and upset knowing she wants a special day, while he may remember it privately and not make a celebration of it. You have to tell your man straight out what you want. She can say it in a nice joking way where he won't be offended. It works.
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I think he’d remember better than I would 
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Its like the sports thing ladies. We need constant replays to remind us of what we forget.
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Ogden Nashe sait it all when he said:
"Marriage is the alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never forgets" (that he forgot)
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yaad rakk kar kiya karna hai .... lol budget budget budget!
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achee bat hain family pay time our pasay karachna
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I think I am from the rare species of men who do remember bdays and anniversaries. :)
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My husband and I are both guilty of this. He can't even remember our kids birthdays.
If it bothers you, set up an e-mail reminder for him. There are plenty of services out there. I also agree with the posters that you should make it clear if you are expecting it to be a big deal or not. I like my birthday to be a day of peace and quiet, so every year I remind the husband to buy me a day at a spa, and arrange a babysitter. If you want him to make dinner reservations or buy you flowers, let him know. :)
And don't get yourself worked up about it - it's soo not worth fighting over.