Dont remember

Ive been with my bf for a while and we have a great relationship. He has a horrible memory when it comes to dates though. Hes remembered my birthdays, and our anniverseries but sometimes he will forget an event (like an invitation to a party) I've even had to remind him of his own family events before. Whenever we buy tickets to a concert, he only remembers the day before, or day of if wrote it down somewhere. I was hoping he would come by today for Vday but he didn't and is already at work. Should I get upset or make a deal of it if he forgot? or should I just let it go?

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  • Keillor

    Men have a tendency not to remember a lot regarding dates and such if it can't be translated to hard material. Like, I'll remember basic carpentry for the rest of my life because it's practical even though I learned as a child. But I can't remember the first time I met my girlfriend to save my life.

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  • FlyingSheilds

    Guys remember things differently. He probably thinks about them very often, just not for long and keeps it to himself. The high points in these dates, etc for him are probably different than your's

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  • blackdove

    I remember my bf used to forget important events too. He'd forget we had something planned and make arrangements with other people on the same day. But he also forgets a lot of things like, what he's supposed to buy at Target when he gets there, and almost his own birthday. But I kept nagging him and told him to try harder and told him our time together was important.

    I would say let it go, guys can just be clueless sometimes. Maybe Vday isn't important to him. I thought about forcing my bf to do nice things for me, but what's the point if he doesn't want to do it himself. Not all guys are romantic, but just tell him to show you how he feels sometimes. But if it really bothers you, get a calendar for him and mark down important dates ahead of time, haha.

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  • scenegrrl

    he's prolly cheating and useing the "i forgot" card

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  • ErosSisyphus

    Based on prior events you gave us that detail the ineptitude of his memory, it would be irrational for you to be upset.

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  • ExplosiveFurry

    I forget EVERYTHING!
    Except crazy stuff that isnt ever important like a map of a city in a game or something silly.
    XD

    100%% normal tbh.

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  • llamajuice

    No, this is not normal. Some people genuinely have no organisational skills but this is no nexcuse for constantly letting people down. There are self-help books out there for people with ADD that have great tips on how people can get a grip on their lives. If people have a problem that's affecting others, and do nothing about it, they don't care. Try him on "You mean I'm not lazy, stupid, or crazy?"

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  • maybe hes not that into ur relationship as he is so he forgot i actually met a girl like half a month ago and we started goin out but i think she got obsessed with me so i stopped talkin 2 her and on v day we accidentally met at the movies with the same clothes we had when we met each other it was wierd but we had our first kiss dat night she told me it was destiny or sumtin like dat but now im tryin to keep our relationship healthy maybe u shud talk to him u might find wat da problem is

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  • Jim_Pfoss

    That's not a flaw - that's a character trait.
    You'll appreciate it someday when you really screw up.

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  • ricky2882

    Your bf's fine. You women need to stop trying to remember everything and bugging us men.

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  • Bodom

    Some people (I included) have a problem remembering things that concern themselves or themselves as a group. Instead of saying "Remember you are coming over tomorrow." try saying "Remember to come over tomorrow for me."

    Make the event not about him (like your birthday or anniversary).

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  • I_Know_What_Im_Talking_About

    If he forgets things easily it'll be really easy for you to cheat on him with someone normal without worrying about him remembering what he was mad about the next day.

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  • Be_weird_with_me

    if he forgets things easily then just let it go, he will make it up to you somehow.

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  • mischiefairy

    but no you can't get too mad at him for having a brain malfunction, its not really his fault

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  • mischiefairy

    i have a terrible memory for everything, days birthdays, i can remember the birthday..but i forget what day it is so that doesn't help me, i forget tests, all kinds of things.. sometimes a calender will help, but if you forget to look at it that wont help at all. you can try .lol

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  • sisophous

    You can make a suggestion to him but you can't make him necessarily follow it. I write things down on a calendar to keep track of events and appointments and the day before glance at it so I'm ready.

    Get him a calendar with open boxes for each day so he can fill it in whenever he plans something or a special note takes place. It works for me in not missing appointments and remembering people's birthdays otherwise I'd never recall specific dates.

    If he has a lot going on or is a poor planner and needs to be taught, then possibly it can be fixed. If he doesn't really care, that is another matter and you either accept it or ditch him. Often guys who are forgetfull in not remembering special dates are not very good in being responsible partners. Keep that in mind if you seriously consider being with him long term.

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  • Nodo_TheRanter

    Stop dating geriatrics.

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    • BugzBunnae

      Maybe he got short or long term memory loss!
      thats a medical condition!

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