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Old 01-20-2017, 07:56 AM
 
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Would a woman nowadays have any problem with my not telling her when my birthday is, especially if it's coming up? In 1996, when I was in a relationship, I never told my girlfriend when my birthday was. It came and went during the time we were together.
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Old 01-20-2017, 08:01 AM
 
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I can't speak for women, but then neither can a woman. It would seem to me that at some point she'd ask though. Are you going to refuse to answer? That would seem odd and pretty sour, don't you think?
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Old 01-20-2017, 08:07 AM
 
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This is something I've never heard of. I've heard of people not wanting to be the center of attention at a part or wanting a big deal made out of it, but not even knowing the date? Why would that be necessary?

I agree with homina that a refusal to tell would create more questions, but it's your life. Most people I know like to acknowledge the birthday of a loved one in a way that person likes.
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Old 01-20-2017, 08:10 AM
 
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Would a woman nowadays have any problem with my not telling her when my birthday is, especially if it's coming up? In 1996, when I was in a relationship, I never told my girlfriend when my birthday was. It came and went during the time we were together.
"A woman"? Which woman? ALL women? The nature of your difficulty becomes clearer and clearer, not that it was ever cloudy. What difference does it make since there is no risk of your being in a relationship... I was about to say any time soon.
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Old 01-20-2017, 09:04 AM
 
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Would a woman nowadays have any problem with my not telling her when my birthday is, especially if it's coming up? In 1996, when I was in a relationship, I never told my girlfriend when my birthday was. It came and went during the time we were together.
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Old 01-20-2017, 09:18 AM
 
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If my boyfriend refused to tell me his birthday I would make a general assumption that he really wasn't into sharing his life with me. Wouldn't be an immediately deal breaker but I would wonder why he's keeping his distance. If this mentality was displayed in other parts of the relationship I would probably move on to someone else who was more open.
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Old 01-20-2017, 09:22 AM
 
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Would a woman nowadays have any problem with my not telling her when my birthday is, especially if it's coming up? In 1996, when I was in a relationship, I never told my girlfriend when my birthday was. It came and went during the time we were together.
Is 1996 the last time you were in a relationship? Why are you so reluctant to let her know your birthday?
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Old 01-20-2017, 09:25 AM
 
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OP why is this a problem mate?
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Old 01-20-2017, 09:27 AM
 
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Would a woman nowadays have any problem with my not telling her when my birthday is, especially if it's coming up? In 1996, when I was in a relationship, I never told my girlfriend when my birthday was. It came and went during the time we were together.
This woman would respect your choice as to what you want to disclose, and move on to someone who was more compatible with her.

I couldn't imagine being with someone who wouldn't want any acknowledgement of their birthday.
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Old 01-20-2017, 09:49 AM
 
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What a strange post.
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