I believe that family members, especially as we grow older, should be viewed as people that we want to spend time with because we would be friends with them even if they weren't family. And those that don't fit that category we don't give up on, but we don't waste our time with them either. Life is too short for that kind of stress.
There are so many who struggle with the guilt of trying to be close to a family member that they don't really like because of disrespect, either mental or physical. It is the family members who create so much drama that it makes our lives miserable.
Take a good look at your family. Choose family members that you know you would be friends with even if they weren't family and choose to spend your time with them. Don't ignore the others, unless they are bringing harm to you. If they are bringing harm to you drop them like a rock. If they change later on, okay. But if they don't, let them go. You will be much happier in the long run. Have a great day!
