A family member who has been "dead" to the family for years returns. Their presence forces everyone to re-examine the original trauma that caused the rift.
Dealing with an aging or ill patriarch/matriarch. This reverses the power dynamic and forces siblings to coordinate, often dredging up old rivalries. 3. Creating Complex Relationships
Two family members only communicate through a third person. If Person A is mad at Person B, they tell Person C. This creates a "toxic triangle" where no one actually resolves anything.