Quote Originally Posted by caseysmom
I have been married for 25 years and hubby just isn't good at that stuff, It took me about 18 years to quit getting mad about it.

Sounds like he did leave you a card and he tried to send flowers, sounds like the florist screwed up.

Sorry but most men don't think how we do, that just the way they are built. Not all men so men don't be offended. Women are nurturing and think ahead, we are wired different.
I am sorry Lobodeb. I apologize for your husband, myself and all men. I don't think it is right - especially when I hear about it directly from women in stories just like yours - but it just happens to be how most men are. I do think the cousin excuse can be a bit of a crutch, as you say he has access to downtown Chicago. I must admit that I really don't "get" the birthdays, anniversary and various other dates of celebration. I would just as soon forget about them all and just go about living. And yes.. I mean even and maybe especially for myself. I would not care if I NEVER got another gift to commemorate these events. I do remember to get things for my wife... but only because I know it is important to her. I myself don't get it and I have to really force myself to try and remember to remember!!!