I don't think that birthdays are all that important. Actually I hate it when I have to do something just because the calendar says that it is a certain holiday or something. I would much rather connect with people spontaneously. There are so many opportunities every single day to connect with others on a meaningful level. I think that a lot of this other stuff is kind of meaningless actually.

I am new here. You have never ticked me off. I do remember seeing your screen name......

I am sorry that you are feeling distressed.