Today is our 6th wedding anniversary. Havent received any gift or surprise dinner or something for 6 years.?

If you have already tried to talk to him and tell him how you feel, then he is just an inconsiderate jerk and will never change.

Next year on your anniversary, make plans for yourself. Leave the child with him, get all dolled up and go out for a night on the town, or pamper yourself at a spa. If money is an issue, then just do something you enjoy doing, but definitely leave him with the kid.

It should be a special day for the two of you, but if it isn't all that special for him, then just leave him out of it.

I am talking from experience here, not just talking to hear my own voice. Let me tell ya what, once you show the man that you are going to celebrate, with or without him, then he will definitely remember next year.

Oh yeah, and instead of buying him a nice Anniversary gift, buy yourself something you have always wanted, or better yet have your favorite flowers delivered to yourself, and write on the card "FROM THE ONE WHO LOVES ME BEST!"

Worked for me!

It's really no surprise that he isn't surprising you since this has been the pattern your entire marriage.

No, you're not asking too much; however, some guys are just that way.

You said he's a good father/provider; but is he a good husband otherwise?

If you love him, don't base your entire marriage on his lack of celebrating your anniversary.

Instead, why don't you plan something for the two of you for next year's anniversary? Why not surprise him with maybe a romantic weekend away (even if it's just the next town, who cares). You can pamper him too! It's not all one-sided.

No you aren't asking too much but don't be shy to drop hints. If you want as surprise dinner...tell him you would really like to go to a certain restaurant for a special occasion. Circle the date of your anniversary on the calendar and hell...even label it what it is. If he want some jewls...leave catalogs around the house open to the page. Even tell him...Honey, this is so beautiful. And make sure you show him exactly what you are looking at. He will have no excuse to do nothing with all the hints. I know that you want him to dig deep and pull out some big movie symbol of affection...or maybe as least remember...I don't know but this will give him ideas, let him know what would make you happy, most likely he will get that you are dropping hints, and even what day to plan it all on.

Most men forget about events like this. Do you ever remind him that it is coming up? For me I have to remind my husband about birthdays anniversaries not just my own but our childrens as well. Honestly this past year we both forgot about our anniversary. Maybe he feels it's not as important as you do especially if he is showing his love and appreciation for you on a daily basis. try not to feel envious it's a horrible thing and remember all the good he has done for you..being a good provider father and husband. Make reservations for a nice restaurant get a sitter and tell him he is taking you out for your anniversary

He probably DID forget. Have you reminded him or did you say happy anniversary when you woke up? It's not entirely uncommon for a man to forget an important date. My husband gave me an anniversary present a month before our anniversary. He thought it was in June instead of July. I thought it was funny & didn't have the heart to tell him he was wrong. Just remind him. If he forgot & you don't say anything then he's going to feel stupid in a few days. It doesn't mean that he doesn't value you. It's just that some women take these things way more seriously in my opinion than they should. It's never been terribly important to me because what he does for me every day is what matters.

I'm not into anniversaries so I have difficulty comprehending what the big deal is...if my mom doesn't call to tell us "happy anniversary", neither of us remembers!

We share so much of ourselves with each other every day, the day we got married blends right in!

The way I feel is that if the appreciation is always shown, all the days will feel special - like being pampered every day...not just one day a year.

Just my thoughts :)

Yep.

Sorry, sweetie, but it's just a date on the calendar. If you continue to make a big deal out of him forgetting, he's going to keep forgetting just to keep you pissed off. It's a passive-aggressive thing.

Now, do you truly want him to celebrate the anniversary of the day you married? Get hold of his Blackberry and put in a reminder that goes off 2 weeks ahead of time. Call his secretary and have her put it on his calendar. Sign him up for a reminder service at FTD.com so that they send him reminders every year.

Here's another idea. My husband and I were married on the 27th of the month. Ever since we got married, we have acknowledged the 27th of every month. It might be a card, an e-card, or just a text message. Sometimes it's dinner out, or a movie, or just going for a walk. Thing is, every month we count up how many months we've been married, and it's always fun to see which of us remembers first. He's not very likely to forget the actual anniversary, when he gets reminded once a month!

He has made a big deal out of our actual anniversary several times in 29 years, but not every time. Just like we don't make a big deal out of birthdays. You celebrate your love for each other by staying married every single day.

Oh gee.... today's the 27th and he hasn't mentioned it yet. We're going to see The Dark Knight at the Imax theatre tonight. But I need to count the months and gently remind him. ;-)

the gifts don't matter so much. create a memory. Rent a room downtown, a cabin in the mountains, recreate your first date.You could be crazy and go to an adult store and tell him to "pick out something". Sports tickets, rent him a motorcycle for a day, hot air balloon, have his car detailed, a playstation 3 or a xbox 360... just some ideas

Yes, you are asking too much. You said he is a good husband, so leave it at that. If you want a romantic dinner, then make reservations at your favorite restaurant and tell him these are the plans. Maybe your husband is just not good at planning romance. So, if this is what you want, then YOU plan it for the both of you. This is better than hoping he acts in a way that he is not comfortable with. It does not mean he is not interested in you, only that romance is not something he is comfortable with. Plan it for both of you and he will enjoy that you are happy. And, love him for who he is, not for who you want him to be.

If it's really a important issue then maybe some little subtle reminders would work. That way you ain't gotta just come out and say, "hey anniversary is comin" or whatever.

To remind me of her birthday my wife will get somethin I got her on a previous birthday and put it out where I can see it and notice it. This reminds me.

As to anniversary...I fixed that good when I got married. I got married on my 19th birthday....I ain't never gonna forget our anniversary. I might never get another birthday present tho...ha ha.