Family
There’s a big difference between friends and family, but what’s the difference between family, and friends you CONSIDER family?
Personally, I think this is a stupid fucking idea. You’re either related or you’re not. Simple as that. I hear a lot of people my age (and yes, even I myself am sometimes held accountable of this) say to their friends, “I would do ANYTHING for you” or “I would DIE for my friends!” But really, when can you prove this? Sure, it’s a nice statement and may provide some sort of comfort zone in that friendship, knowing that the one cardinal-”They have my back”-is secured by it, but how HONEST is it? Isn’t honesty the best policy, especially between friends?
When it comes right down to it, would you really give a kidney to a friend, and I want you to SERIOUSLY think about it. Think about how it would personally affect you. That can be a life altering operation, where YOUR DEATH is possible. So think about that. And…AND…who are you more willing to give a kidney TO? A family member, or a friend, or a friend you consider a family member? I know there are people who have had certain friends since pre-school. You know these people? Where they grow up together, their parents are friends, and all that good stuff? Right. I think only in THAT case-and even then if the bond was strong enough-would you ever consider-REALLY CONSIDER-giving a friend a kidney.
Yes, you can talk to your friends about things, but as cliche as this will sound, and as hard as it may actually BE, talk to your PARENTS. They are older, wiser, and know more. It may be akward, but you’d be surprised how much more your father will know about male genitalia related problems than your best friend, Andy. Bring your families together, and talk to your parents, seriously, you never know how long you will have them around.
Unless of course it comes to anything sexual, drug, or alcohol related.
Clearly those are things that your FRIENDS would know how to handle better.
m@rk
January 30, 2009 at 11:06 pm
Don’t ever believe a friend who tells you that you’re part of his family. I made that mistake and for 17 years I believed that I was godfather to his kids. Then, when the time came to actually show familial loyalty, he and his wife and his kids tossed me out on my ear. (Actually, I voluntarily left but the results were the same.) So if any friend calls you a member of his family don’t believe him for one moment.
February 2, 2009 at 4:13 pm
I hardly ever believe anyone, let alone a friend who tells me I’m their family, even though I’m told it often. The only people who say that who I TRULY believe, are my friend Briana & my girlfriend Seirra.
I hoped he didn’t throw you out on your ear, that would hurt, and you could sue. I’m sorry things didn’t work out for you with that sort of thing, but then again, when has ANYTHING ever worked out for ANYBODY?
m@rk