2007-07-02 19:13:36 · 15 answers · asked by Amanda 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
family is important but special people can be special also
2007-07-02 19:58:26 · answer #1 · answered by ausblue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who's really there for you. Of course, your family has that natural bond with you. I respect them totally. But sometimes a friend might come through after a family member has written you off. Obviously the friend is more important in your life in that moment.
Lots of peoples' families disown them so all they have are friends.
2007-07-02 20:03:57 · answer #2 · answered by artsy_lovely_lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are both very important. There were times when I was upset with my family of origin and wanted to write them off. But I'm glad I didn't. Over the years as I've gotten older, I've been able to understand how they see and experience things, and our relationships have been very enriching. It goes without saying that if you enjoy the company of your friends that they are important.
2007-07-02 19:22:18 · answer #3 · answered by Michael 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I have a lot of family that don't care about my family or me, and friends that will actually help me out, I think friends are more important.
Course family is forever and friends come and go
2007-07-02 19:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Harmon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends, my immeditate family are more important than my friends yet my friends to me are more important than say like a distant cousin who I've met only a few times in my life...
2007-07-02 19:16:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anti-Hero 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My family. Because I know friends come and go but family will always be around.
Being a Filipina, it is embedded in our character and culture to value our family as we value God. Familism is very important for we believe that we can surpass anything, even poverty, epidemics, misfortunes, calamities etc. as long as we have our family on our sides.
(whether they are dead or alive). Hahaha!
2007-07-02 20:26:32 · answer #6 · answered by coolblueacid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my life I would say family as they have stuck by me through everything. But I do have a friend who has done that too, just for not as long.
2007-07-02 19:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by Crafty Ladee :oP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God, then everyone else follows. I believe Love from the Holy Spirit draws family and friends to someone who walks with God. The Christian life is magnetic!
2007-07-02 19:32:55 · answer #8 · answered by Dr. G™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Myself. Then family and friends. Not or.
2007-07-02 19:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family, of course. U're originated from there. There's where u'll end up with too. Good or bad, family sticks.
But well, I know,... depends on ur family condition...
2007-07-02 19:25:59 · answer #10 · answered by itsme_jkt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋