They should at least clean the house and cook you a meal!! Give you a little time off on YOUR supposed to be, special day.
3 Likes
I know how you feel, I used to break my back to ensure my ex got presents and cards for his birthday, Christmas, fathers day etc. My birthday would come along and he would ignore it or disappear to work abroad for a few days. I would get something on the 'commercial ’ days as they were advertised to remind people but I just couldn’t bring myself to ignore his birthday.
Give them heehaw on their birthdays etc you dont give to get but it ll maybe make them wake up and smell the coffee …ungrateful gets
1 Like
You need to do something for yourself then! Book a massage get mini/pedicure. Leave the house alone. Do you for a day! But I think he needs to make you feel special! I’m sorry you didn’t get anything for Mother’s Day!
2 Likes
Mother’s Day is day away from the kids and not doing a damn thing!!
1 Like
Go away for a week leave them to it xx
3 Likes
On their special day buy all of them nothing when they ask why tell them very selfish family this poor woman has
1 Like
Words are so important in our relationships. When we got married I warned my husband not to ever take me for granted… and he hasn’t, not in a way that makes me feel as bad as you clearly do, thankfully. Early days my eldest son said he hated getting cards, the thin sentiments weren’t for him… he wants hugs, smiles, words of praise when they’re due whatever the day… and the I Love You’s sprinkled randomly throughout the year.
And I do love him… the very bones of him. Because he’s got it right… the kinder more thoughtful approach costs no pennies and no trees. Happy memories are free too!
My youngest son and my hubby do love their cards, but I make them from my paintings… they know thought has gone into their creation. 
Peace
Yes you should want to feel appreciated and you should not haveto remind them
1 Like
If this was who he was as a boyfriend, fiancé, father of one then two then three then four… he is who he is and you accept it or let him go. Or, you’ll always feel disappointed. Marriage isn’t equal. But is yours equitable? Dig deep.
3 Likes
I’m in the same boat as well. I don’t get anything ever
1 Like
Your husband n children should appreciate you n be grateful.your dedication will pay off.we raised 5 sons,who we are very proud of today
I didnt get anything either 
shit my exhusband even wouldnt let me have my daughter for the day so I worked instead
No serve spaghetti for a week from a tin with a csn opener…see if he appreciates u then
I didn’t either. I also didn’t get anything for Valentine’s or sweetest day or my birthday or Christmas. But my kids got a hold of my mom and asked her to get me stuff for mother’s day and she did so I was thankful for that.
You need to say something.
I know that feeling and it’s not fun.
That just isn’t right,stop getting him anything !
Hmm, I’m not really sure how to give advice on this… But I will say this. Be grateful for the little things. Like being a stay at home mom. There are other moms out there working to support their family. You get to enjoy seeing and watching your boys grow. Life is so much more than gifts, yeah sure it’s nice to feel appreciated… But look around you… You have a husband who must work hard for you to be able to stay home. I wish my husband was still here… now it’s just me and my kids. I enjoyed my life everyday. My husband didn’t buy my flowers or get me cards… But he showed me and told me how much he loves me every single day… if your not getting that… Maybe you need to reevaluate you current situation.
Sit them all down together and tell them what you just told us.
4 Likes
If you’re upset that’s totally understandable. But if anything you need to talk to him and tell him how unappreciated you’ve been feeling. Be 100% honest and if he doesn’t listen and take your feelings into consideration. Well then that’s just not a good man to have around.
1 Like
You should communicate your feelings to your family. They will do what you accept. It sounds like you have allowed them to take you for granted and they will probably be surprised to hear you communicate. They love you, of course they do, you’re the mama. You have every right to feel hurt, however you must own what part you played in it as well
1 Like
I’d sit all of them down and have a discussion about it, it’s a teaching moment for your children too on how they should treat others in relationships when they get older
3 Likes
Only my 2 boys are like that. My husband did plan and make a nice dinner and my 23yr old daughter texted me and came to dinner (not a usual thing). My 21 and 16 yr old boys… nothing…not even a hug…I cried most of the day and the next…I work full time, part time and take care of most all the meals. My husband and i split the other work will him doing a bit more than 1/2 since i work so much. Just sad…
You need to communicate how you’re feeling with him. Talk to him about your feeling (which isn’t wong btw) but he cannot change if he doesn’t know.
2 Likes
Definitely not overreacting I say give them a taste of their own medicine on their days
1 Like
If this is how he has been through your whole relationship/marriage then you should of said something before. It’s not too much for you to want to feel appreciated but you love him for who he is & always has been.
How old are the kids? Husband should teach the kids that Mother’s Day is very important, that YOU are very important.
1 Like
They do love you but their love language is not gifts. Find each other’s love language and this will help everyone. The choices are gifts,quality time, touch,words of affirmation, or acts of service. Their is most likely not gifts. You probably take a lot of though and time choosing gifts for them.
No you just answered your own questions your Husband is inconsiderate it all starts with him tell him exactly how you feel unappreciated really 
You have the right, to feel all of the above, that’s so not right, but did you mention it to your kids about wharf you were gonna do for your mother so that way it was in there head what they should do for you, how old are they, and as for your husband what was his child life like did he do anything for his mother when he was growing up, a what religion is he some don’t celebrate any holidays at all
Have you seen the movie Shirley Valentine? Watch it, message me back.
He’s been like that for 14 years…he hasn’t just changed.
2 Likes
I thought I was the only one but I see im.not. I’m sorry💔 I know this feeling as well
2 Likes
Well , I have 2 Adult sons and 1 daughter,since they were little I always told them I do not Need Gifts however Make a card if you cannot get to a store to buy one , And Write in it !My Oldest is 41 and the card I received from him on Mother’s Day brought tears to my eyes .
Still to this day and I am 63, I receive cards from all 3 with words of Love and Appreciation.
Can’t speak for the type of person you married, no matter how busy people are there is always time to Write a Note and to practice Selfishness.
You are not wrong to feel they way you do.
With that said, I have learned that people love differently. I am the type to go out of my way to get someone something or make something to make them feel special. While I’m like that I keep in mind that not everyone is like that. Although I would like to be shown love the same way I show love that’s not the case.
I would still address it with your husband. Communication goes along way.
You have the right to feel cheated for not getting anything for Mother’s Day or any Holiday. !!!
1 Like
14 yrs later , now u complain, what must we do now ?
I was married thirty three years and never got a gift. I never felt cheated.
1 Like
You have EVERY RIGHT TO BE PISSED. I’M PISSED FOR YOU. Happy Mother’s day.
1 Like
I would have ended this years ago.
On a positive note…I enjoy the one day of celebrating and sharing that one day with all the great moms I know…not just my kids LOL we deserve that one day of recognition! 
1 Like
You need to take control of your own happy.
Take yourself shopping and spa day on the credit card and don’t give him another gift for 14 years.
2 Likes
If you want something, say something. Say it enough and expect it to happen every time and eventually they won’t need to be reminded.
My mom, 40 years later, still reminds everyone she is expecting gifts at her her birthday, mother’s day and Christmas.
You cannot expect people to read your mind and then be mad they didn’t do something you “thought” they should do different. Be assertive and speak your mind. Your still raising kids and training them.
Sounds like a narcissist to me. Lots of them around.
Stop shopping for HIM on those occasions. See if HE likes it.
2 Likes
Stop buying for them to show how it feels