I sooo love your transparency in this post. My father and I have always been close even though he has a new family and step kids. My mom and I fight like cats and dogs. We are truly oil and water and have different outlooks in life. My dad and I not only look alike but we have many personality traits that are similar. My mom is a very negative person and I am more positive. She looks at what’s wrong with something...I look at either accepting it or making it right. My dad and I both don’t like conflict, can be shy at times and stand up for what we believe. It’s amazing how different my relationships are with each of my parents.