There was a time when birthdays were big - until it became tedious as my social circle grew - I am awful with names and birthdays - and after a while, there would be a birthday every other week that required showing up for a party and presents

It's just not my cuppa of tea - I don't remember birthdays except perhaps that of 5-6 ppl and I don't expect anyone to remember mine or celebrate it for that matter - I do something nice for myself on that day :)