A man’s admitted his ‘unstable’ ex-wife forgetting their son’s 7th birthday reminded him why he broke up with her, leaving him ‘heartbroken’ for his ‘little guy’
A loving dad has revealed that his ex-wife forgot their son’s 7th birthday – leaving him feeling ‘blindsided’ and unable to forgive her. After sharing how they had made arrangements only the week before for their son to visit her for presents and cake on the day, he told how he had messaged her the day before his birthday to confirm, and while she had seen the messages, he had received no reply.
After ringing a few times, he said she had told him she had had a friend to stay the night before, asking if they could come and visit another time instead. He said: “I told her that would be ok, but he was looking forward to having his birthday cake round yours.”
After a silence, he told how ‘the penny had dropped’ as she realised it was her son’s birthday: “She hasn’t got anything special arranged at all like she said she would. I said we could come tomorrow instead so she can spend some time to get herself sorted today. Luckily our son isn’t too bothered as he said he gets to play all day and I’ll make him his favourite meal for dinner.”
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However, while he admitted that his son was luckily too young to feel any pain at the situation, he said he felt devastated on his behalf: “He seems absolutely fine and happy like normal, but he has no idea.” He went on to reveal she had been a very unstable presence in his life, even when the couple were still together: “She doesn’t really have much of a relationship with him. I was just really hoping that this would work out for him today. My poor little guy. Stuff like this reminds me why we split up.”
After revealing his heartbreak on his son’s behalf on Reddit, many readers praised him for being such a great father; “Just recently had my first son, and this is the type of man I aspire to be for my kid. You’re a rockstar, dude,” said one.
“I even remember my ‘bonus’ son’s birthday, and I didn’t birth him!” ranted another. “Your son knows. You’re a good father. Your son will remember,” wrote one reader, while one parent advised: “Children are very intuitive. He likely knows this is the norm and he feels safe with dad.” One mother urged: “Don’t chase her to make plans on behalf of your son. Live your life with him and if she makes the effort then accommodate it where you can.”
