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Is it wrong when siblings are no longer close?

Because of who my siblings are as people, we're not close anymore. My brother brought this up in conversation a few days ago wondering why we're not close anymore. We talk but we don't talk. Do you know what I mean? The closeness isn't there anymore. I'm not hurt and angry with his terrible life choices anymore, but I don't feel like I have to invest in a close relationship with my siblings when in the end I'm just going to be left angry and upset all over again. This particular brother has a track record for deciding he wants his family and then he'll just desert us and treat us like complete and total strangers just so he can be with his ex for months on end.
So I guess my question is, am I wrong for not wanting to be emotionally invested anymore?
Reject · 26-30, M
No point in family members you have to force yourself to be close to through obligation. If it can't be natural, then don't bother. Trying to make things happen with people almost always has the opposite affect.
TheotherAndy · 41-45, M
I was adopted, as well as my middle sister from a different family, we had a similar relationship
bhatjc · 46-50, M
@TheotherAndy Oh do tell
SW-User
It’s not wrong or bad
bhatjc · 46-50, M
@SW-User we are all still family
Nature3 · 56-60, M
I disowned my two older sisters. Haven't spoken to them in years. Our parents are dead so they can't see that we don't get along. Can't really stand either one of them.
bhatjc · 46-50, M
@Nature3 Keep in contact with your nieces or nephews if you have them.
Vanvadar · 56-60, M
I have just one sister and we're not close anymore. We haven't seen each other in over 2 yrs and haven't spoke in months. Honestly in my opinion (I don't want to speak to her ever again)
SW-User
No, you're not wrong. Time makes sibling grow distant for they want their own lives
SW-User
friends do the same thing. close not close.
bhatjc · 46-50, M
Just keep the lines of communication open
ddt333 · 56-60, M
I disowned my siblings.
Mrsbetweenfatandfit · 26-30, F
No way. My step brother and I don't even speak anymore and my step sister and I are working on a relationship but it isn't close same as you described. I think if people are able to remain civil that alone is something to strive for beyond that it would be an extra win.
bhatjc · 46-50, M
@Mrsbetweenfatandfit Hope everything works out with you and your step sister

 
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