CMV: People should prioritise their family over their friends because no one cares about you like your family does.

I know people say that blood isn’t thicker than water, which is true. But for me I have family who have been there for me through thick and thin. They know so much more about me than my friends do and they can offer so much more than my friends can. If I was in danger I’d expect my family to drop everything to help me, not my friends. If I was feeling low and upset I’d ask my family for help and not my friends because I know how they react compared to friends. I know they’d do anything in their power to help me. I’d also expect my family to be next to me on my wedding day and at my funeral, far before I’d expect any of my friends to be there. <br><br><br>And not only that but family is forever whereas friendships come and go. It doesn’t matter how close a friendship is or how long it’s been going on, it will never be like a familial bond which is more than just a natural connection and is also legal and cultural/tрадиIONAL. You can’t marry your best friend. There is no legal right to protect them. You can’t automatically expect medical decisions to be made for them because of a friendship like you can with family. They are just people you know, and you can always meet new people. Friends are nice to have but not necessary. Family are necessary. <br><br><br>I don’t expect everyone to agree with this and I can’t imagine it will change anyone’s mind. But I want to discuss this. I have a few friends who’ve cut contact with their family for various reasons, which is completely understandable and I don’t blame them at all. But beyond that, I have friends who are drifting away from their family for less substantial reasons and it breaks my heart. I can’t imagine not being close with my family.