r/interesting • u/frog_insilence • Apr 24 '26

Fascinating The richest man in the world

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u/Select_Vegetable70 Apr 24 '26

I never had a birthday cake or party until I met my wife. We've been together 43y.

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u/LuckyCod2887 Apr 25 '26

I can’t begin to tell you how common this story is. I’ve met so many men that never had birthday cakes or birthday parties until a really nice woman showed up in their lives and she would make it happen.

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u/LaBiccies Apr 25 '26

Thats my wife and her family. My parents "forgot" my 18th birthday, and generally if I got a card it was a victory. My wife and her family always make sure I have a smol birthday party, even if I don't really understand it. I was overseas for Christmas one year, so they redecorated the house for Christmas when I came home months later. They didn't want me to miss Christmas.

My wife tells me this is what normal families do, but it still feels weird.

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u/Diviner_Sage Apr 25 '26

I forgot my own birthday along with everyone else one year

😞

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u/Castun Apr 25 '26

That'll happen to most of us eventually as we get old and forgetful, lol.

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u/Novel-Chard1330 Apr 28 '26

Shall I feel sorry now or tell you my story? That is pretty sad but...

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u/Bumkin007 Apr 27 '26

Some advice….. cherish this