My daughter is no longer close . We used to be best friends, but since her dad passed away she has become very critical of anything I say or do. I have learned it is best to keep all conversation with her very generic otherwise she turns every conversation into a put down.I have a friend who is experiencing the exact same situation with her daughter, and my step daughter has a very confrontational relationship with her mother. I have seen many posts on the internet from both mothers and daughters so it is not uncommon. My daughter and my friends daughter are both in their 30's.