Extended families make things complicated, or do they? At least knowing what to call them or what they should call you seems complex.
I have one daughter from my first marriage. She has two cousins that are the children of my Ex's brother and my once-best friend. I still consider them my niece and nephew, but they think since I divorced their Uncle, who is the blood relation, that I'm no longer their Aunt (ex-Aunt?) or so their parents have taught them. They weren't allowed to see me after the divorce
, but my daughter began to bring them around once they were over 18 and we've re-bonded, so to speak.
I know it really doesn't matter, the relationship is the important thing, but I like to think I'm still their aunt. Do you think I am? Do you have any issues with what you call someone in your extended family? Or is it black and white to you?