Dear Jo: 2/2/2022

Dear Jo,

I need your thoughts about a good friend who, at the end of the month of my birthday or the first week of the next one, hits me with a birthday card. Then she says she doesn’t know my exact birth date but at least she remembers the month and, therefore, I should be thankful.

Four years later, I am tempted to tell her if it’s not important enough to remember the day, then why bother? Am I wrong for feeling this way, or should I just be thankful she at least remembers the month?

Sincerely,

Birthday Girl

Dear Birthday Girl,

A little finesse goes a long way. Next year, invite her out on y...