It was our 8th wedding anniversary. My STBAXH didn't even say "Happy Anniversary" to me or anything that day. I had sent him a "Happy Anniversary" text while he was at work. He never responded. I brought it up several days later that it hurt my feeling that he didn't acknowledge the day or say anything to me. He said "I don't have to buy you anything just because it was our anniversary." My mouth dropped to the floor. First all, I never asked for anything just appreciation and love that day. Alcoholics have the tendencies to make special occasion all about them and their feelings : /