The immediate part of my dad's side and my family don't really get on period. My fathers brothers and sisters don't even respect him let alone my family - there's civil and sometimes polite conversation when we are in the same room but thats where it stops.


Growing up when I met my mothers family over the years I have found them good people to talk to - ambitious people who work hard for what they have and always have a good word. Can't say the same for members of the other side - there is very little sense of family cohesion on that side and it has filtered down to the next generation. Probably best highlighted by my younger cousin's wedding when it seemed the family although (politely) invited - were largely ignored on the day.