MISS MANNERS by Judith Martin, Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am the youngest of three brothers, and have always been close to my brother who is three years older than me. My other brother is seven years older, and because of the age gap, we weren’t so close growing up.

I just turned 50, which I consider a big birthday. The brother whom I am closest to took me out for dinner and gave me a nice birthday present. My older brother simply texted me “happy birthday” (no card, no phone call) and asked me what I wanted as a gift.

It’s now two months later, and still no gift. I am terribly hurt and disappointed by this. I can’t stop thinking about it, as it is very hurtful to me. I did call my older brother twice, and he said a birthday present would be coming. W

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