Family relationships

[KillerKing]

My relations with my family seem to be anything but a typical family relationship. I'm not close with my mom, dad, or my two sisters. It's really annoying! I feel like, they're not really open with me and so I don't feel I can be open with them. I'm not really the first move kind of guy. Any conversation I have with my mom or dad is very general and never, nor has it ever been personal. Maybe when i was younger, say around thirteen, but since then.. nothing. My sisters no longer live here so I don't see them much but still, it's the same situation, I don't feel like I'm close to them.

I really hate how distant I feel and I don't know what to do to improve it. I'm bi, and I would love to tell them but I just can't bring myself to do it because well, I just don't feel close. It's like, they have never done any typical parent stuff like, having the really awkward sex conversation, or giving advice about relationships etc... You know? The really useful stuff. I know they love me but it really doesn't feel like they give a shit about me! When I tell them stuff that's happening in my life, no matter how big or small, they're just like 'Oh really? Great!'.

This has turned more into a vent but, please, is there anything I can at least try to do to make them actually realise I am still here!?

Thanks for reading.

[Destructive Impulse]

Meh my parents are the same way in that they arent close to me. They never give me advice and have told me they gave up on me and they dont care. I dont tell them anything too personal and just keep to myself. I dont have advice but i can let you know were both goin through simular things (im straight so i cant relate in that regard but i do hide that ive tried 5 times to kill myself. They dont know nor care.)

[DarkNick]

Try to spend more time with them so you'll have to talk more with-they with you.
Also what about a family movie night or anything like that? It brings the family members closer. Have you thought-tried anything like these examples? If not you should try them! ;)

[Carlyle]

Try spending more time with your family. The more you're together, the more you know about each other. Even such a simple thing brings you closer, you can talk to them casually. Friendships can be similar to relationships. They work better when you know more about them. If you need advice, just ask them. If they love you, they should have no problem helping you out when you need it. Best of luck :)