It's not as easy when they are your immediate family. I know it would be healthy for me to cut a certain person off due to her cruel, mean, behavior. She is very closely related and it's just not a good move. Too much stress would be put on the whole family. She would make sure of it. So, I deal with it and enjoy her "nice" times and try to balance out our communication.

It works. Sort of. But, isn't that life? Sometimes you can't have it all your way out of love and respect for other people you care about.

On another note....I have found the same in most of my articles. Darker ones bring a larger audience. However, I have had success with some of my travel stories. And thy are cheerful.

Nice article. Thank you.