I forgot to wish my best friend on her Birthday. She remembered mine and wished me wonderfully in January. How do I make it up to her?

Do you know anything she likes? Like geraniums or pianos or baboons or something?
I wear a starburst bracelet every day that my friend made me for my birthday, and I have given them as birthday presents as well.

Better late than never.

If I were you, I’d immediately send a hand-written note (i.e. not a text or email message) with belated birthday wishes, an apology for missing her day, and a brief explanation of why you were distracted and forgetful. (I emphasize the word “brief” because your words should be about her, not about you.)

You’re only human, and missing a loved one’s birthday is a very human oversight. A life-long best friend should have the capacity to understand fully and carry no bad feelings.

And, next January, when you put a 2014 calendar on your kitchen wall, mark her birthday in big, colorful letters that will scream at you when April arrives!

How far away from you is she? Can you send her some sweets, even a cake or cupcakes or something along those lines?

@Adirondackwannabe She lives about 15 to 20 minutes away. I could do that.
@SadieMartinPaul @dxs Thank you for your answers!

If someone showed up on my doorstep with cake or cupcakes I think I’d forgive them for just about anything.

A potted plant on her door step with a note apologizing and telling he how great she is. If you can ring the bell and run off before she answers it, all the better. Surprises are usually fun.

@Ayesha I’m loving the idea of you leaving something on her stoop—cupcakes, a box of candy, a plant, or anything she’d enjoy—along with a very personal, hand-written note. Heck…just the thought of all that makes me want to be your best friend. :-)

What a lovely person you must be, to care so much about your innocent oversight and your wish to do something special for your friend.

Take her out to lunch, sincerely apologize, and write it on next year’s calendar or put in a computer reminder!

We had this same question not long ago, and I think the above suggestions are great. Whatever you do, inclde a heartfelt apology. If she’s your friend, she will accept it… and the best part for you is, you won’t forget that birthday next January.

If you haven’t called her yet, call her now! Better late than never. You can do something extra also if you want. I would never be upset a friend forgot my birthday. Especially as we get older we have more going on, more on our minds, easy to forget. Plus, my birthday is a difficult time of year for people to remember.