diff --git a/jarvis/cogs/remindme.py b/jarvis/cogs/remindme.py
index 7225412..a3994b5 100644
--- a/jarvis/cogs/remindme.py
+++ b/jarvis/cogs/remindme.py
@@ -329,7 +329,7 @@ class RemindmeCog(Scale):
 
         embed.set_thumbnail(url=ctx.author.display_avatar)
         await ctx.send(embed=embed, ephemeral=reminder.private)
-        if reminder.remind_at <= datetime.now(tz=timezone.utc):
+        if reminder.remind_at <= datetime.now(tz=timezone.utc) and not reminder.active:
             try:
                 await reminder.delete()
             except Exception: