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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If your brother or SIL (who looooooooooooooves to call you "just like a sister) didn't send a card or call on your son's first birthday, particularly when you've either traveled to celebrate his kids' birthdays or sent cards/presents and called? I am trying to get a gut check here about whether I should be offended or should just let it go.

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Expectations are a resentment waiting to happen.

Giving with expectation of receiving isn't giving...it's a trade.

And if one feels like the relationship is unbalanced don't harbor resentments...fix it, accept it or change what you do.[/quote]

+1 My brother has never sent me or my children a card or a present.  It doesn't mean that he doesn't love them or isn't generous--he just doesn't do that.  If you happen to be around, he will definitely celebrate with you.

I used to be great about remembering birthdays and anniversaries for my immediate family.  Then I got married and everyone started having kids.  I just couldn't keep up with it so I stopped doing it unless I was attending a party and could bring something personally.  I do call people up if I have a chance to wish them a happy birthday.  [/quote]

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