I know this subject is not about me but it is all I have to relate to.
My mother raised me by herself. She was my first best friend.
I've never had a bad relationship or one that ended poorly. Every one of my exgirlfriends is my friend today.
I've only been married twice, both times to wonderful women. My family is huge and encompasses just about every religious, ethnic, and sexual, variation you can imagine. We are proud of our family.
Most of the people I know who are upset with their families are upset over trivial matters.
I have very few rules and they are reciprocal.
4 regarding myself:
Do not lie to me.
Do not lie about me.
Do not steal from me.
Do not tell me I have no right to an opinion on your life. You do not have to agree with it, you do not have to follow it, and you don't have to hear it more than once -- But I assert my right to have it and to say it.
3 regarding my house:
My house and property are neutral ground. You may not like everyone you find there but you will never insult or be rude to them.
I do not allow anything illegal to be done on my property.
You are responsible for anyone you bring into my house; only bring those who will respect the family.
Other than that my family can be or do anything they choose and I and every other member of our family will love and adore them.
