Small but significant gesture

In a few days' time it will be my birthday. It's been almost a year since we broke up and he's been increasingly distant and erratic with his messages. I thought he would not bother to celebrate my birthday. Today he dropped me a message to celebrate my birthday with me. I was so happy.

Just a few days ago I was feeling sad as I don't think anyone remembers my birthday besides my parents and I felt the loss of my ex-MM in terms of his presence and friendship in my life. I just feel like he celebrating my birthday is enough.

Part of me regret breaking up with him but a part of me is happy that he is now closer to his wife and his children.

Thank you for being my constant. I wish I could tell you how much you mean to me and how sorry and regretful I am. I wish I could claim you but you were never mine to begin with. You're amazing the way you are. Your wife and kids are blessed to have you. I hope they can learn to appreciate you for all the love and hard work you provide for them.