DEAR FORGOTTEN: The best way to approach this situation is through an honest conversation with your partner. Let them know how hurt and left out you feel. And first, happy birthday! Everyone deserves to feel acknowledged on their birthday by close friends, family and especially their partner.

"However, despite being part of his life for nearly four years, I’ve never received any of that recognition on my own birthday."

My birthday happens to fall on the same day as his nephew’s, who is in his late 30s, and every year, all the focus goes to him. I’m not expecting grand gestures or extravagant

Despite being part of his life for nearly four years, I’ve never received any of that recognition on my own birthday.

His family has this tradition where they celebrate every member’s birthday with gifts, cards and a special acknowledgment. However, despite being part of his life for nearly four years, I’ve never received any of that recognition on my own birthday.

What hurts the most is that I don’t think they have anything personal against me; it just seems like I’m an afterthought. Still, this constant exclusion has left me feeling angry, unappreciated and a bit resentful.