Hello, tanzanitelover.
I understand your frustration. I've family members also, who it seems only want to connect when there's something in it for them.
As for Facebook...my idea is this: If someone spends a huge amount of time on Facebook displaying all they have and bragging, they're looking for validation and might actually be very lonely and unhappy. It seems the grass is greener on the other side when the opposite may be the case.
Hoping today is a better day for you. Hang in there.
