How close are you with your family?

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I have fallen out with all of my family at some point, for different reasons.

I have not spoken to my father in about 5 years.

My brother and I have recently resumed a relationship of sorts after a year or so when we didn't speak, but I don't feel very close.

This year my mother upset me so much that I cannot contemplate speaking to her again.

I don't feel even slightly sad at the prospect of not seeing any of them again.

I'm very close to my parents and talk with them every day, on the phone, and see them twice a week. I have more in common with my Dad; he's a reserved art lover, who always tries to please. But, the Aspie traits are probably from my Mum (and her Mum before her) and she agrees. She's outgoing and friendly, but quite argumentative and loses friends readily. I've learned how to deflect an argument, but it's taken a long time. I know my parents love me very much and are very proud of me. I was the first in the family to go to university and get a degree and have never been in any sort of trouble. That's all it took to make them happy.

I have no brothers or sisters, but my cousin was orphaned as a teenager and my parents took him in and have treated him just as a son ever since. I'm very close to him, closer than most siblings are. He's in the army, so I don't see him that much.

As for the in-laws, the least said the better. We had a huge argument last year and I've vowed never to speak with them again.

I'm really close with one of my sisters, the other one not so much. I also have a half sister that i get along with, me and my half brother arent close but we are still pretty close, (although he has his own life, etc.) even though my mom can have beahviours at times and i think she made some bad choices in her life i still like her. My dad is trying to get to know me and its got to be the most uncomfortable feeling in the world. i dont know if well ever be close, i think our relationship is best over the phone but i'm stuck living with him for a year

I guess i'm as close to my Dad as i can be to anyone. As for my Mum, we don't get on, but i put up woth her which takes ALOT of effort