I know people with memory issues and they have never forgotten their grandchild yet. I think op knows her family better than you do, so you look a lot more judgmental than she does now. Her child may not be the center of the universe, but 'I forgot' for FOUR months is still highly unlikely.

Skeptical, as always. People really don't understand some things unless they go through them I guess.

My child is the center of my universe. If he had memory issues, do you really think I'd have put this in an FML? Unless you know the facts, don't be so quick to judge.

my father is an asshole too. he didn't come to my graduation, never sent me birthday wishes, and asked for proof that I'm in college so he knows that he has to pay child support for me. oh, and he sent my young brother a card and money for his birthday last month. I feel you, OP.

I'm sorry you're having to deal with all of this OP

My cousin is nearly 13, and still hasn't met her grandfather. My mom even offered to pay for his plane tickets multiple times, and he's refused. Her mom is planning on taking her to meet him this summer. Admittedly, it's a bit more complicated with needing passports, but still. 13 years? I can't figure some people out. I'm sorry, OP.

I don't get people like that. My 2 brothers have 5 kids between them (age 5 and under) and my parents are the best grandparents ever! They see them a few times a week (granted we all live within 10 minutes of each other). 2 of the grandkids are here right now, my dad actually took the day off to take them on a date to all these fun places and they're spending the rest of the day here. They will tell you that being a grandparent is the best stage of life and the best thing to ever happen to them. They can't understand these grandparents that don't see their grandkids or only see them every few years. Your dad is really missing out! It's a shame he can't see that. Sorry op

well, you can look at the negative, or you can think of it this way: would you want your child to know a grandfather that isn't going to be around, that they will constantly feel disappointment from, or would you rather let your child grow up around the loving, caring members of the family? if he didn't want to be around I wouldn't even try. children are wonderful and pure. if I were in your situation I'd act like your father. "forget" him.

What a prick. You don't need him in your life anyways. This is exactly how my grandfather is so I don't know him at all. I'm 22 and he has never even tried to get in touch.