I don't consider myself as having a family. I grew up in a very dysfunctional one and I moved away. They fight constantly and I am not a fighter. Best I can do with a couple of them is try to maintain a level of basic peace between us but that certainly doesn't feel like "family" to me. I will see what the future brings and let you folks know. Haha. It's a very interesting question you've raised. It has both perplexed and tormented me for years to be honest. I would love to be part of a family. I've badly wanted that ever since childhood when I felt more like a little alien surrounded by highly critical and angry "family" members.