Money, jealousy drive family feuds

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Jun 23 2013 | 5:25 PM IST
Money, jealousy and choice of partner are the main causes of family fallouts in UK, with at least half of Britons not on talking terms with a family member due to such disputes, according to a new UK study.
Family rows mean that more than 26 million of Britons are no longer on speaking terms with a close relative, the research by family history specialists Genes Reunited found.
The most common disputes occur between siblings and can last 10 years, the research found.
The main causes include money (61 per cent of rows), jealousy and choice of partner, the 'Daily Express' reported.
On average, 45 per cent of children do not talk to their parents. Among Britons aged between 18 to 34, around 61 per cent do not speak to their parents.
"We have been amazed by what a profound effect family disputes can have, with close relatives not speaking to each other for more than 10 years," said Rhoda Breakell, head of Genes Reunited.
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First Published: Jun 23 2013 | 5:25 PM IST

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