Am I being ungrateful?

Today is my birthday and my significant other sent me flowers. And I’m just like whatever. I’m not happy to have gotten them only because he sends the all the time, especially when we get into really bad fights just so he doesn’t have to say sorry. I just want him to change it up and surprise me. Am I being ungrateful?
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Help a mama out and respond anonymously on our forum. Am I being ungrateful? - Mamas Uncut

You answered you own question

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Yes you are. Grow up

Yeah. Be grateful you get something for your birthday. My birthday isn’t even acknowledged. It’s 3 days away and I expect nothing because I know I’ll get nothing. I’d be grateful to get flowers.

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Yes, you are being ungrateful. If you’re expecting more, have a conversation with your significant other. They won’t magically know what you want or expect.

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Don’t matter what u get it’s the thought n that ?

Yes you are being ungrateful

Yes. You should just be happy he even acknowledges your birthday. There are a lot of women who don’t get anything from their significant other.

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Yes. Be happy he any effort at all

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Yea a lil bit ungrateful.

NO, I know exactly how you feel.

Yes. Also taking the time to send flowers after a fight could be an apology in itself not sure why that makes you mad.

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Yep hell how much do you fight that you get sick of flowers?

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Sometimes guys have no imagination…at all. Help him out by suggesting a different present. Guys need instructions. :relaxed:

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LMAO if you have to ask, you already know the answer

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I don’t get shit lol

I’m with my partner for almost 9 year’s and get flowers once a year and never flowers for an argument and even him sending you flowers after an argument means alot ,So yeah be grateful

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No but you should communicate to him that you feel like he doesn’t put much thought or effort into his gifts. I would rather not get anything than flowers.

Nope you not being ungrateful it’s not a thoughtful gesture it’s something he is used to doing just to say he did something but you should definitely want more.

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Yup, you’re being ungrateful :-1:t2:

Yes, mine doesn’t do anything for my bday as he celebrates me everyday :woman_shrugging:t2:. Whatever

“And I’m just like whatever” wow! Smh
One day you will look back and realize you should’ve been a little more appreciative!

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Yes . I would that if my better half would get me flowers . I never got them for my birthday or for that im sorry .

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Your way too ungrateful. My ex husband bought himself shit on my birthdays and anniversaries ect. Other times didn’t remember. Be grateful your husband actually cares about you and your feelings.

You’re ungrateful as hell,dude.

I would love to receive flowers from my husband. I think you’re ungrateful.

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Not everyone has the same love language… gift giving probably isn’t his. You’re supposed to love someone for who they are not what they give you. Be grateful you got anything.

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It’s not ungrateful he should put forth more effort in. Y’all settle for bare minimum from men and call it good

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Defo being ungrateful

Yes. At least he’s making the effort even if you don’t see it that way. He needs to communicate, but hell, my ex of 17yrs couldn’t ever apologize, own his BS much less send flowers.

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Kind of, just tell him what you want. They aren’t capable of mind reading.

Just a little side story. Me and my man are currently living out of our car. We went shopping for Christmas at resale stores cause we can’t afford much. We went to look for a different pair of shoes for him and instead he found a pair of marvel comic combat boots and they were my size. 12 dollars and he got them for me because I loved them. I told him this was my Christmas present and it’s MY FAVORITE THING!!! It’s literally the little things and you’re just ungrateful and don’t appreciate the little things. Be better m

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You sure are. I wouldn’t send you anything.

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Ungrateful! Im lucky if i get anything for mine because he works 3rd shift so we might get a couple hours on my birthday and no one does anything for my birthday. But i also don’t expect anyone to get me anything because that’s entitlement. No one has to give or do anything!

It’s only the morning go have some breakfast damn . by the way happy birthday

I can’t honestly answer. I’d be happy with flowers and being remembered. I don’t get that and it’s been 20 years

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Yes you are you should be happy that he even thought of you an remembered your birthday.

be happy he makes an effort and actually cared enough to think of you on your birthday some men don’t care enough to even acknowledge special days of the year INCLUDING birthdays… must be so horrible to get flowers for your birthday

Say thank you and go buy yourself what you want

Definitely being ungrateful be lucky he did anything at all

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A little a ungrateful. Maybe you just take it for granted. If he stopped I’m sure you would miss it. But maybe he needs you to tell him what you d rather. To me flowers are the highest expression of love.my friend Terri Cole sent me flowers the 1st Christmas after my momma passed. I cried because I felt so loved.

I’d be like is this all? But it’s close to Christmas lighten up a little

No you are not ungrateful

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Sounds like its deeper than just flowers

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The day isn’t over yet maybe he will??

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Very ungrateful. He thought of you. And, that’s what counts

Start telling him what you would like. Be specific. Otherwise be happy with the flowers he got you.

Yes, you are being ungrateful. My ex husband never sent me flowers or gotten me gifts. You should be grateful he did send you flowers.

Not necessarily ungrateful just need a change up! So maybe voice that to him instead of flowers which are pretty plan a dinner and since you like to give flowers give them to me over dinner. I only get flowers when mine has made me mad! I’d like to get them just because :heartpulse:

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To expect a gift is selfish. To then complain about that gift on social media… childish. Period. I’ve had birthdays where not a single soul gets me a gift & I don’t care because I don’t expect it. Flowers is a beautiful gift & it’s clearly his love language. He thinks of you & thinks of beautiful flowers. Sounds sweet to me. Give him my info, I’ll take the flowers any day. :kissing_heart:

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I’d still be grateful honestly he easily could have been like screw you im gonna buy myself a bottle or a nice dinner

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I think you are telling like I feel. Like it’s being phoned in. You are not being really thought about. How much time does it take to call or look up and pick flowers when you can pick a really personal gift. So I get it. You want something that took thought. So I would say just that. Ohh and go buy what you want. Hugs to you. Happy birthday

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Wait, so your complaining because your husband sends you flowers all the time??? Um , if that is your biggest problem you are completely out of touch with reality hun

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If you don’t appreciate the small efforts, he won’t ever do big ones :woman_shrugging:t3:

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Your feelings are completely valid, but always be thankful for what you receive. Talk to him, tell him how it made you feel. If he’s going to argue with you about your feelings, leave.
I would be upset if someone gave me flowers during a fight, just so they don’t have to apologize. I’d leave.

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Never have I ever gotten flowers. A bit ungrateful.

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At least you got something some don’t get anything so yes I would say you are being ungrateful :100:

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Next time a special event is coming up give him some ideas you’d like. I wouldn’t mention it now since the flowers have been sent and it would come off ungrateful.

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Uh I would say that’s ungrateful. It’s the thought that counts. He wants to get you flowers… that’s nice? I’d probably cry out of happiness if my boyfriend did that for me

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I understand what you mean. Rather than flowers just the actual words I’m sorry. And a bit more thought and time into your birthday then flowers again. It doesn’t have to be an expensive gift but something that he knows you’d really like. I don’t think you are being ungrateful, if your given the same thing all the time is looses it’s ‘specialness’ xxx

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stop …a million other women would love flowers !!

You could always communicate and tell him you’d like a more personal gift

Yes- you are why women get a bad rep!!
One day he will see how ungrateful you are and stop sending anything- then you will be back on here complaining about how horrible he is. :woman_facepalming:t2:

Not ungrateful at all. However, express your feelings to him. Some men just clueless. Tell him your likes and dislikes. These women on here saying u ungrateful probably willing to settle or maybe not accustomed to getting anything period. Don’t settle but don’t be bitchy towards him, he just need guidance.

Yes!!! You are very ungrateful!!!

I feel like many arent reading into the context. Sending flowers to avoid voicing an apology and then receiving the flowers on a personal day, feels like the same gesture. Regardless of the fact its money spent cuz he didnt forget what day it was. It doesnt feel personal. I get it. You want to feel like you were the focus of his deepest thoughts of love and have him do something just about you. Totally understandable. BUT… have you said anything about what you want? Sublimal messages dont always survive to the brain for an actual decoding lol. Dont settle your feelings for mediocre… But dont expect anything more if you arent communicative either. I had to learn this the hard way myself. Once my husband and I learned to have more communication with one another… Its a total different relationship.

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No. I don’t think so. You just want real effort and thought put into something.

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Very ungrateful. :roll_eyes:If you’re sick of flowers tell him that. I’m sure his next girlfriend will be very happy to receive them. :woman_shrugging:t4:

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I’ve never gotten flowers sent to me anywhere and I’m 40 going on 41. But even I know that if it’s normal or a usual apology then something special should definitely be in order (take the flowers, too!)

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Be appreciative for ANYTHING even if it’s something he always goes for. My husband gets me flowers and chocolate on occasion and over the last 12 years (11 married) next month he’s done this. I started on my weight loss journey 4 years ago and told him to either nix the chocolate or go with a sugar free option. He gets me the sugar free options so I still can have chocolate, he also gets me teddy bears I don’t collect them but his nickname is Teddy so even if he is out of town for a pool tournament I still have my “Teddy” with me. It’s the little things that matter and the fact that they think of us to give us something special. Did you have ex boyfriends who did the things he does when it comes to gifts after an argument or for a special occasion? If not and he clearly is taking the time to do something for you, you should definitely appreciate it and not be ungrateful, childish and immature. Maybe telling him you’d like occasional gifts changed up a bit would be a step in the right direction, as other’s have said men aren’t mind readers and neither are we.

If he’s an asshole that is constantly being an asshole then sending flowers after, you have bigger problems. Also, asking these pick me women with low self esteem that expect the bare minimum from men and would kiss their asses if they took a shit and wrapped a bow around it is a mistake.

The bar is LOW for men. “At least he tells you happy birthday”! :grimacing: …This is coming from someone who could care less if she receives a present as well. I’m sorry that the flowers you always receive during fights, are the same you received during a happy moment. I agree with other ladies, just communicate with him and tell him it brings up bad memories/feeling.

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I used to think the same! Now I am divorced. Be grateful. It’s how he knows to tell you he loves you.

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You could see if you could propogate some of those cuttings into plants!

I haven’t had flowers in years. be grateful!

Be grateful…I’ve only gotten flowers once as an apology and maybe 3 other times for just cause. However he’s faithful & loving and cooks dinner when I don’t want to SOOOOO I don’t bitch. Flowers die anyway

I was taught you except a gift graciously. He at least gave you flowers. How would you feel if he gave you nothing? Be ever thankful.

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I’m just going to say this lost my husband a year-and-a-half ago he gave me flowers all the time and well would I wouldn’t give for one more bouquet from him. I say embrace it but on the other hand I do understand where you’re coming from

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Yes. It still required thought & effort. If your tired of getting flowers then communicate that. Men don’t think like women. He probably thinks you really like receiving them and that’s why he sends them. Just a thought… There are some women who are so critical of the men in their lives when it comes to something like the gifts they receive. That’s why some men just give up on things like that. They think they’re not going to get it right anyway so why bother? A little bit of grace goes a long, long way. Happy Birthday.

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Yeah, you’re ungrateful!!! Some of us don’t even get flowers…

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Yep, he doesn’t know if you don’t tell him. Men aren’t mind readers lol

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Some of us don’t get shit :woman_shrugging:t4: be grateful

Yes at least he thinks of you and remembers your birthday. Some men don’t.

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I don’t think you’re being ungrateful at all. Your feelings are valid hun. Sounds to me like it hurt your feelings more than anything. We are allowed to ask for more effort from our significant others. Nothing wrong with that. You’re not asking him for a brand new car or a million dollars. You’re just asking for more thought. People on here are saying that you act like you’re EXPECTING a gift and that you’re wrong for doing so. You never said that at all. You basically just said if it’s gotta be flowers every birthday and every time you fight then you’d rather just not get anything at all. Sometimes I think we can take the small things for granted but I mean we are human. Nobody is perfect. A lot of times we don’t even mean to be ungrateful. But nobody knows what your relationship is like but you. People are just seeing here that at least you’re getting SOMETHING for your birthday and are viewing you as ungrateful. But we don’t know what either one of you deal with on a day to day basis. This is just one day we are talking about here. People are quick to be judgmental and slow to be understanding. But anyways my whole point is, you’re coming here to ask if you’re being ungrateful so it’s obviously eating at you and you don’t enjoy feeling this way. Nobody would. It’s basically hurting your feelings. And that’s valid girl!! You’re allowed to feel the way you feel!

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These comments aren’t it. Yes, im happy he remembered you and thought about you. Yes. BUT. Some effort would be nice. Trying to figure out a gift YOU like, not a generic easy pick up gift.

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I understand your point but keep in mind some men do nothing for their wives. At least he acknowledged you even have a birthday

Wait…you guys are getting gifts?:rofl:

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Have you told him? At least he remembered. Men don’t seem to be as sentimental as women so he may need guidance.

Yes and no be grateful you got something but tbh flowers would do my nut in they set my hayfever off even in winter :roll_eyes:

Right i get a dry happy bday babe and a side hug smh

My husband doesn’t send me flowers, although he knows I love them. Most of the time he forgets gifts completely.

Yes, you are. Fight or no fight… he acknowledged your birthday with flowers.

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Your feelings are valid. But they’re dumb. You have to have a PowerPoint presentation to detail what you want. :roll_eyes::woman_facepalming:t2:

Happy birthday.

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We don’t give each other gifts for birthdays or any holiday (just the kids). We are more the type to just get each other something just because. I love my random gas station rose, or surprise candy. You do sound a little ungrateful, but if you’re unhappy with what he got you, tell him. Communication is the most important thing in a relationship.

Jesus people really are ungrateful these days :face_vomiting:

Here’s some help.

“Thank for acknowledging my birthday by sending me these beautiful flowers to show that you were thinking of me.”

There fixed it for you.

Trust me when I say the day will come when you will miss getting those “boring old flowers”
Just hope you realize that before that day comes…

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I know how you feel. For my birthday this year he sent me one of the smallest bouquets I have ever gotten and that’s all I got. No thought into it at all.

Be thankful for the flowers some of us don’t even get those.

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Been married 30 years……I just decided early on, guys are not good at gifts, so I have no expectations. Then anytime he does step it up……I’m suprised and thankful❤️

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My ENTIRE FAMILY forgot my birthday this year. I didn’t even get a single happy birthday from my husband or kids! Let alone anything else. Get over yourself

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