Once Mr. singular forgot my birthday. I was a bit disappointed, but I didn’t make a big deal about it. The next day - or the day after, I don’t remember which- he remembered, and got really pissed at me for not reminding him. I’m kinda torn about this - am I supposed to tell someone I live with “Hey-tomorrow’s the day you’re supposed to remember!” every year? If he forgets I feel a leetle crappy, but no big deal. But it sucks to have to say “hey, don’t forget to remember this!” every year. By the way, he never forgot again, but I wouldn’t freak out this time, just like I didn’t freak out then.
My husband forgot my 40th birthday. I wouldn’t have killed him over it but don’t mistake how shitty something like that can make you feel. It eats away at your soul a bit.
I’d just as soon forget about my birthday. 
LOL, yes. Which is why I explicitly said I didn’t want it to be a big deal. Still, a sitter and dinner would have been nice. A card would have been nice. ANYTHING would have been nicer than nothing at all.
Man, I sound pathetic. I should add that he wasn’t always this way and it was highly atypical. For my 38th birthday, his mom was here for a visit and, knowing he had a built-in sitter, flew himself in from Shanghai for a mere 36 hours to take me to dinner. Literally, a travel time of 28 hours for a 36 hour stay. Complete surprise, limo, champagne, my favorite restaurant, etc. That is some romantic stuff, right there.
There’s a great guy hidden under the douche.
In his defense, he only forgot your birthday because it’s like you have never aged a day, and his brain could not possibly conceive of the fact that you might be turning 40; it was simply not possible!
What would it cost to put you on retainer? Not that I would ever forget something important and need your services. I’m just curious…
I really doubt that a woman like you would ever need my services, given your obvious sensitivity and kind-hearted nature.
$25 a pop is the usual fee