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As You Get Older, Whats Most Important on Your Birthday?

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I’ve reached an age where I’m not concerned with gifts. I’d rather see friends, embrace them, and enjoy hours of talking and laughter. I’m lucky to have so many good friends (that are so generous), but I seriously do not care for birthday presents - just their lovely company

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2 weeks ago
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Leannexxx

Nope not me I want the presents joking I don't do anything for my birthday to be honest happy to get a card from my kids

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lilyflower

I've just had mine and would have loved some 'Birthday' cards from my kids and sister. I would have liked a cards that said Mum/Sister on time and not a generic birthday/note card. I'm not bothered about gifts though I did receive a lovely one from hubby. Most important part of a birthday being with the person who appreciates/loves you.

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Pjran

I’m content to get good wishes. I do get quite a few cards but I don’t particularly like presents (I’m too fussy) and prefer flowers and chocolates.

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PayItForward

Pjran I love flowers. If I’m ever invited to dinner etc, I always take a nice bunch of flowers. I think it’s nicer than a bottle of wine

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TiaTia

I just like to be able to spend time with my little family, I couldn't put a price on that 🥰.

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PayItForward

TiaTia it’s what’s most important. It’s nice to have nice things, but nothing will ever be better than spending time with family

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TiaTia

PayItForward Agree, my family is the most important thing to me, you could offer me all the money in the world in exchange but my family are worth more.

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janphoenix51

On my 60th birthday next May my partner is taking our daughter to watch Tennis at Roland Garros in Paris ...I have given them my permission as I DON'T like Tennis so not going.

This is part of our only child's birthday presents from my partner & I for her 26th birthday last Monday..

By going on my birthday it saves a good chunk of money..

I will have just been on our first ever cruise with my partner & we all have to make sacrifices sometimes..

We are more into making memories as we have got older...x

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PayItForward

janphoenix51 I’m sure they will call to wish you a happy birthday. It’s great that you all agreed on the date before booking anything

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MrsCraig

I never really bothered with my birthday after I turned 21. I enjoyed spending it with family and friends. I enjoy having a nice family dinner with my parents, husband and son. Our sons birthday is 2 days before mine so his birthday is far more important now. I'm not bothered about presents, I get one from my parents and that's it.

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martinlufc5637

I have never been a birthday person personally, it doesn't mean anything to me, not bothered for presents or cards

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G0501

I really don't like my birthday and would rather ignore it. My family calls so it's nice to hear from them on the day.

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Consumer

I agree - if I celebrate my birthday, I appreciate the company of loved ones vs presents.

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possy

I’m not fussed about presents either, however I do like the cards, especially homemade ones off my son, they are the best and I have kept everyone.

We usually get a takeaway on my birthday, I don’t like a fuss

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PayItForward

possy a homemade card means more doesn’t it. It shows the effort put in just for you. I love getting a card that’s been made

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possy

PayItForward it really really does. My son is only 7, I told my partner to not buy a card as I’d much prefer my son to make one, usually has a tractor and trucks on it but I’m more than happy with that.

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JLouM

I don’t have children but cherish time with my parents and sister as we are all older now. Also just try to do something nice with husband, either 2 nights away or just a nice lunch/dinner somewhere. Gifts are nice but not that important but I appreciate cards/texts good wishes.

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sarah4701

I'm not too fussed on my birthday any more . I don't like the attention. The only thing I request tho is a birthday walk on the beach.

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PayItForward

sarah4701 that is such a nice idea - and it doesn’t cost anyone anything, so you can have those that mean the most to you with you

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Emerge11

As You Get Older, Whats Most Important on Your Birthday? Not knowing you are one year older & getting more older by the day.

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eyeballkerry

I make sure I am always away on my birthday as I don’t like all the fuss. This year I will be on cruise in the Canary Islands and on my birthday I will be in Fuerteventura.

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thepaxman

As I've gotten older I just lose interest personally and lose interest in seeing freinds. I see my mum and my brother and then go and see my dad and that does for me.

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suevernon1968

Home made cards from my grandkids

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hspexy

I cherish memories and the valuable time I get to spend with loved ones. I don’t need things but I appreciate the sentiment

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Imnotcheap

I love getting homemade cards off my children

Not to forget the big hugs

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Glitterandgold

We go out as a family for a meal for each of our birthdays. Whoever is being celebrated doesn't pay towards.

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