Yes. Clear communication: There is no foundation for communication with people like these. I have understood that at some levels since I was young. I see now that you can talk, but it just doesn't matter. It is like letting all of the air out of your tires. What benefit is that? Maintaining relations: their view and mine of what a relationship is, is galaxies apart. Which further connects to who I am. Who I am is a problem for them. They have used me so they could flap about "their family" to others. But when I "step out of line" it shakes the foundation.