topic Re: What is Family? in Among Friends

What is Family?

wilma — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:56:23 GMT

I have 2 very close friends that I consider to be family. The one friend calls me her “sister friend”, and the other calls me her “adopted daughter”. Family is not always limited to blood relations in my opinion.

Re: What is Family?

denisemb — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:03:34 GMT

I totally agree. "Family" can transcend biology to many other categories.

Including species! LOL My pets were "family".

Re: What is Family?

Kitlynn — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:08:45 GMT

I think family is made up of people you love and care about. People you enjoy being a part of their lives and having them be a part of yours. It is all about feelings of the heart.

Re: What is Family?

hckynut — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:39:06 GMT

@wilma wrote:
I have 2 very close friends that I consider to be family. The one friend calls me her “sister friend”, and the other calls me her “adopted daughter”. Family is not always limited to blood relations in my opinion.

@wilma

Very well said and pictured. Thank you,

hckynut 🏒

Re: What is Family?

ECBG — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:43:52 GMT

I have a very close friend and she calls us "sisters". We just enjoy everything we do together.

Re: What is Family?

LindaSal — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 18:08:27 GMT

My best friend from high school is still my best friend today. I am called by her family "the other sister". It's true, family is who you love and who you spend your time with. And yes, our pets are part of that equation

Re: What is Family?

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:17:06 GMT

I have 2 close friends....we call each other sisters from another mother.

I am not close with my siblings.

Re: What is Family?

ROMARY — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:26:53 GMT

People who are nice and genuinely care about us.

No jealousy, subtle 'insults', etc.

Just pure caring about other people and friends.

Re: What is Family?

jeanlake — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 02:12:15 GMT

My tribe