I think everything you said makes a lot of sense. I think it’s remarkable that your family is able to recognize that you aren’t close with one another and just get along without any drama. It’s a blessing and you are wise to accept and appreciate things as they are.

I too have suspected that some people are putting on a show of being a very close-knit family when things aren’t at all what they seem. Many times I have listened to someone complain bitterly about a family member and then post on Facebook how much they love and adore this person. It’s odd. I’ve wondered are we pretending more than ever that we have perfect lives or does social media just make it seem that way?