Imagine having your birthday overshadowed every year by your dad’s wedding anniversary. That’s the dilemma a 17-year-old girl is facing after her dad and his soon-to-be-wife chose her birthday as their wedding date. The reason? Apparently, the date has ‘good energy’ and the horoscope and star alignment would bring them good luck. But is it fair for her special day to be taken away? Let’s dive into the story!
Divorced Parents and a New Stepmom
Moving In and Co-existing
Beliefs and Auras
Wedding Announcement
Birthday Clash
Astrological Justification
Feeling Unfair
Request for Change
Birthday Battle: Selfish or Justified?
This 17-year-old girl is facing a birthday dilemma as her dad and his soon-to-be-wife chose her special day as their wedding date. Citing good energy and astrological reasons, the couple refuses to change the date, leaving the girl feeling like her birthday will be overshadowed every year. Her dad even calls her selfish for asking them to reconsider. But is it really selfish to want your birthday to remain special? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
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