How much pressure do you put on blood relations? What I mean is, do you expect that because you are related by blood to someone that things should work out and you should stick together, as in blood is thicker than water, or do you have a different view?
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Penny The Wise
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I would expect more from them than casual friends but only if they are close. If my relatives are people I don't know well, I would not dream of imposing on them. However, since I'm an only child, I tend to want my relatives to ask me things.
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Blood IS thicker than water, but at the same time I have a lot of half siblings and step siblings that I think of as blood. I think that growing up with someone or knowing them your whole life is equivalent to a blood relation and you should work through whatever you can because those relationships are important. Friends come and go, but family is there through all of that. That's what I think, anyway.
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Zero. I try to avoid asking for help as much as possible. I have already asked enough due to circumstances beyond my control. I would rather avoid my family then ask for help.
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I don't expect more from my family. I don't like that "blood is thicker than water" saying either... it's like an excuse that crappy family members use to make people stick around and be miserable, just like them. A family is whoever you choose to put your faith and trust in, not someone you happens to look kinda like you. Just my opinion.
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Absolutely not. My sister has made it known that she doesn't want anything to do with us, and frankly, after 18 years of her tantrums, the stress she brings, and the way she is? Go right ahead, I say. Also, don't want much to do with my dad either. Horrible man.
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NO. Just because you are related doesnt hold a higher value than others who are better to you. I think of course family is important but if you have people in your life that are not actually related they may actually be your blood and family your water.. Actions speak louder than words. And family actions arent always that great...
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for me, blood is thicker than molasses... my family is very close and we respect each other to the highest degree.. even talking back is unacceptable and we're willing to do anything to help each other out.
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I think it depends on the family. In general, I think one should put family members first, but only if you feel close to them and their behaviour merits it. Some families are so toxic, the best thing to do is put thousands of kilometres between you and them. One thing though, when you have kids, I think it's important to believe them when they are in trouble unless they give convincing evidence of constant lying. I hate it when parents always take the side of adults when their kids get into trouble, without even listening to the child's side of events. Too many adults do that and it destroys a child's trust in adults.
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