My EXABF's birthday was Thursday. The temptation to send an acknowledgement was pretty strong but I kept reminding myself that to do so, would be engaging him all over again. I left the birthday thoughts to the on-line girlfriend - she can sit and listen to him complain that his kids never bothered to send a card or call.
Me-I enjoyed dinner with my mom (visiting here, home tomorrow) and a close girlfriend. I got through the day, after all, it was only 24 hours. Sad in a way, but in another, liberating, because I didn't give in, send wishes and start the cycle all over again.