Are you bitter?

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

For people who agree (like SS) you know how hard it is to be the asshole. For me, I'd much rather take the hit and please people I'm in the middle of (mostly family and wife).

Right now, I'm in a tough spot with the wife and my dad. Basically, this year was the first year we've been married and my dad forgot her birthday (let me remind you we've been together nearly ten years) and she was really hurt.

In my life I can't remember one time I've called my dad out, so basically rather than that, I'd rather just suffer and let there be weirdness between my wife and my dad. Am I wrong in thinking that if she has a problem SHE should be the one to address it and not me or is that part of my husbandly duties?

Sure I can see her point, and he should have at least called her or something, but when she gets mad at people she basically cuts them off and thanks to that I've almost estranged a couple of formerly close family members.

IMO, I think your Dad should be given a pass on this one. I'm 34 and my own Dad doesn't call or send anything on my B-day (yeah i know wah wah but just making a point). As guys, occasionally we drop the ball and occasionally we should get a pass. You're Dad deserves a pass especially if he usually remembers her Bday.