Do u think friends are more important than family?
373341
In a perfect world, we would all be able to say that family should always come first. And if you are in a healthy fundtioning family this statement is true. However, parents who are abusive, drug users, neglectful, or alocholics with tempers..... cause the break down of many families. In those times, we look to our friends.....our extended families to help out.\nhowever, this question sounds to me like you are a young teen who is hearing the worry of caring parents about friends that you are hanging out with. \nDuring our teen years, we think our parents don't know that much and that they are really out of it...believe me, listen to them. It will save you a lot of trouble. Parents, good parents, really do know best.
597763
Yes, very much so.  Are we really paying attention to what is important?  NO, not most of the time.  What is important is how good we feel about ourselves from within and not what society tells us is good.  We have to learn to reject someone else's idea that influences and in turn makes us feel bad about ourselves.
295127
No.  Your family will always be your family.  They will always be there for you and only want the best for you.
684042
I don't know, but what I know is that "blood is thicker than water", your family is very important because they have this unwritten obligation to help you in the way friends will not be usually be able to. They are the first people who you interact with in this world and thus makes that bond with them very special and important.\nI may not be close to my Dad, due to his own conservative upbringing, but I know he cares. That matters a lot to me.
261959
Because family is all about love, respect, protection, and caring for each other.  These things are important but because of the closeness of a family they often get in the way of us being individuals.  Family members do what they do because of the above things and often forget that you sometimes need to experience life for yourself, and the forget that sometimes they are wrong.  Love them anyway though because they are your family.
816923
Family is made up of people who love you because you are related, not because of what they can get out of you, not because they agree with you on everything or anything, but just because.  That provides a backbone for socialization that is not easily replicated.
745597
Neither my husband nor I have any extended family to speak of. No parents, grandparents or siblings that we are close with. My friends would say that I probably don't think family is all that important because I dont associate with the little family that I have left. But, the truth is, I do miss family terribly, I just don't have family members that I am comfortable with or enjoy. My immediate family, my husband and daughter as well as a few close friends mean the world to me. I came into this world alone, and someday I will leave this world alone, having my immediate family and close friends have made my journey worth living, and one that I enjoy immensely. Family gives me a purpose to wake up everyday and face the world with a smile.
371952
i think it all depends on what you are like and who you are me personally... my parents and brothers dont know much compared to my best friends you know. i think depending on who you have a better relationship with. one of my ex' was super close to his mom so for him it would be his parents...
1053305
make your friends feel important.
459918
Love does bring people together for sure . For holidays does your family gettogether? Well thats love wanting to share things with those you love is natural . Love bonds us to oneanother makes us feel like we are apart of something special makes us whole .
619322
Well to be honest I think friendship is a form of love. In my opinion there are two kinds of love. First of all there is love for your family and friends. My family are obviously important in my life, and I love them so much, and my friends, well most of my girl friends, I love them as though they were my sisters. That goes for my guy friends as well, they're like my brothers, and some of them certainly act like it. But then you have love for a significant other. I don't think there's a huge difference between the two other than the fact that love for a significant other is  a bit more complex, but that's mainly because that love can change so quickly, whereas for the most part love for your family and friends is always there.... I don't know.. it's kinda hard to explain.
559406
I am not like that and I am a girl.  Friends are the most important for me after my family of course.  Boys come and go, but real friendship never.  I know it is hard to find a friend. I came here 5 years ago and in the beginning I though that in New York no one cares about anyone but themselves.  However, with time I was able to find couple of special people:)) It just takes time and I guess luck. So, good luck!
116544
When I was younger no i didn't. now that i am older i realize that it does matter. We enfluence people without even knowing it and sometimes what people think determines if we get that job we want or that loan we need or get the friends we want to have. So yes it is important to care about what people think.
68340
Family should come first, then school, then friends.
891600
Friendship is more important to some people than others.  I do believe that one should have associates at least, too always be isolated is not good for you.  If you are not the type to give of yourself to a friend in almost the same effort as a relationship then socializing would be best for you. Like me I'm moody and very picky about people I don't have allot of friends.  I tend to focus in more on family and the special little and big things they bring to my life.   I have lost about 4 friends (so called) in less than 5 years, so I'm through with that now myself.  Just be free you don't belong to anybody but yourself.  Joining social and creative groups with people most like you for me is more beneficial than friends!
423668
Yes, I think u should have the luxury to do it. In fact, some family members rather have their own kin pull the plug on them. It seems more humane.
49866
I use to think it was more important to have others know i love them.  Now i think that both are equally important.  We all want to love and be loved.  Relationships depend on a healthy ballence of each, or someone will feel neglected, or feel like they are giving more than they are getting.