My parents didnt call for my partner's birthday, should i call them & ask them why?

Question

My parents didnt call re: my partner (of 8 years & father to my children)'s birthday.... they have called and come around every other year but this year they didnt. None of my family did for that matter... i know one of my siblings doesnt get along with him so i didnt expect them to call nor come around. I'm not sure if they all just forgot or they purposely didnt call. should i call and ask or just let it go and forget about it.... i feel sorry for him as his own family all live very far and we only really have my family and some close friends here.

Answer 1

I'd ring them and say '' hi mum (or dad) what were you doing on thursday? I'm surprised you didn't come around.''  They may have genuinely forgot so I would be as polite as possible because if they did forget, I'm sure they will feel pretty bad about it.  

Answer 2

they probably just forgot.  let sleeping dogs lay.

Answer 3

Just let it go. I am sure it slipped their minds, & they will call later.

Answer 4

Is your relationship with your family contingent on whether or not they acknowledge birthdays?  That's blackmail.  Give them a break.

Answer 5

I would be subtle and drop a hint.. Something like we did such n such on (Your SO's name) birthday.. That will either remind them that they forgot or let them know that it hurt your feelings in a tactful way.. I wouldn't embarrass your SO with it tho.. If your parents say they forgot then let it drop.  If they bypass your hint they probably have issues you might want to determine.. Either way  try not to let it bother you, just concentrate on your relationship for that is what is most important.