Comments on: Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water? http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:09:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1029 sameve Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:51:57 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-1029 Ruby, that's a great story and totally representative of what I'm talking about. It's awesome that your life (your "briefcase") is filled with quality, meaningful relationships, and I'm glad you can relate to how I'm feeling. Thanks! Ruby, that's a great story and totally representative of what I'm talking about. It's awesome that your life (your “briefcase”) is filled with quality, meaningful relationships, and I'm glad you can relate to how I'm feeling. Thanks!

]]> By: rubyku http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1028 rubyku Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:23:25 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-1028 I can relate to how you feel. I once heard a story about a new immigrant who was living at a temporary house, and he would always take his black briefcase with him whereever he goes. He even uses it as a pillow. People were concerned and offered him pillows, asked if there was something really important in the suitcase that he would like them to put in the safe....It turns out that the briefcase was empty.. The man explained that he felt so lost in the new country and the briefcase was sort of like his identity and the only thing he had. The point of the story is everyone has one of those briefcases. Mine is full of relationships, people that I hang onto. In a way, the relationships I have with people define who I am. So when these relationships change, I break down - because it feels as though a part of me is being changed as well. Maybe this is a little to the extreme, but I wonder if it's possible to ever care a little less about these ties? I'm not sure. I can relate to how you feel. I once heard a story about a new immigrant who was living at a temporary house, and he would always take his black briefcase with him whereever he goes. He even uses it as a pillow. People were concerned and offered him pillows, asked if there was something really important in the suitcase that he would like them to put in the safe….It turns out that the briefcase was empty.. The man explained that he felt so lost in the new country and the briefcase was sort of like his identity and the only thing he had. The point of the story is everyone has one of those briefcases. Mine is full of relationships, people that I hang onto. In a way, the relationships I have with people define who I am. So when these relationships change, I break down – because it feels as though a part of me is being changed as well. Maybe this is a little to the extreme, but I wonder if it's possible to ever care a little less about these ties? I'm not sure.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1027 Jamie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:00:13 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-1027 Thanks for sharing this. And your new header looks adorable! You did such a great job on it. =) <br><br>The family ties are always so difficult. I always think that family issues hurt the most - probably because the thick blood, as you mention. Thanks for sharing this. And your new header looks adorable! You did such a great job on it. =)

The family ties are always so difficult. I always think that family issues hurt the most – probably because the thick blood, as you mention.

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-108 sameve Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:51:57 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-108 Ruby, that's a great story and totally representative of what I'm talking about. It's awesome that your life (your "briefcase") is filled with quality, meaningful relationships, and I'm glad you can relate to how I'm feeling. Thanks! Ruby, that's a great story and totally representative of what I'm talking about. It's awesome that your life (your “briefcase”) is filled with quality, meaningful relationships, and I'm glad you can relate to how I'm feeling. Thanks!

]]> By: rubyku http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-107 rubyku Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:23:25 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-107 I can relate to how you feel. I once heard a story about a new immigrant who was living at a temporary house, and he would always take his black briefcase with him whereever he goes. He even uses it as a pillow. People were concerned and offered him pillows, asked if there was something really important in the suitcase that he would like them to put in the safe....It turns out that the briefcase was empty.. The man explained that he felt so lost in the new country and the briefcase was sort of like his identity and the only thing he had. The point of the story is everyone has one of those briefcases. Mine is full of relationships, people that I hang onto. In a way, the relationships I have with people define who I am. So when these relationships change, I break down - because it feels as though a part of me is being changed as well. Maybe this is a little to the extreme, but I wonder if it's possible to ever care a little less about these ties? I'm not sure. I can relate to how you feel. I once heard a story about a new immigrant who was living at a temporary house, and he would always take his black briefcase with him whereever he goes. He even uses it as a pillow. People were concerned and offered him pillows, asked if there was something really important in the suitcase that he would like them to put in the safe….It turns out that the briefcase was empty.. The man explained that he felt so lost in the new country and the briefcase was sort of like his identity and the only thing he had. The point of the story is everyone has one of those briefcases. Mine is full of relationships, people that I hang onto. In a way, the relationships I have with people define who I am. So when these relationships change, I break down – because it feels as though a part of me is being changed as well. Maybe this is a little to the extreme, but I wonder if it's possible to ever care a little less about these ties? I'm not sure.

]]> By: Jamie http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Jamie Wed, 15 Apr 2009 07:00:13 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-106 Thanks for sharing this. And your new header looks adorable! You did such a great job on it. =) <br><br>The family ties are always so difficult. I always think that family issues hurt the most - probably because the thick blood, as you mention. Thanks for sharing this. And your new header looks adorable! You did such a great job on it. =)

The family ties are always so difficult. I always think that family issues hurt the most – probably because the thick blood, as you mention.

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-105 sameve Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:34:45 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-105 I agree Grace, I also have several close friends who I consider like family. If we are able to bond with people on that level and have friends who we can truly count on for anything, we should consider ourselves very lucky. You're right that family ties don't prevent rifts from forming, and I'm not so naive as to believe or wish that my family would never grow apart, it's just so extreme. Anyway, thank you for your insight! I agree Grace, I also have several close friends who I consider like family. If we are able to bond with people on that level and have friends who we can truly count on for anything, we should consider ourselves very lucky. You're right that family ties don't prevent rifts from forming, and I'm not so naive as to believe or wish that my family would never grow apart, it's just so extreme. Anyway, thank you for your insight!

]]> By: sameve http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-103 sameve Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:31:47 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-103 Carlos, you make a very good point. In order to have healthy relationships with our family, we have to be able to hear what they have to say and still make our own decisions. Easier said than done. Thanks for your comments! Carlos, you make a very good point. In order to have healthy relationships with our family, we have to be able to hear what they have to say and still make our own decisions. Easier said than done. Thanks for your comments!

]]> By: Grace Boyle http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Grace Boyle Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:54:43 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-104 Although I'm sure you think of this...I also consider a few friends, my family. They always will be and I hold onto the truth of that statement. I'm glad you could share and I agree, family ties can never be broken as you're literally blood but it doesn't mean riffs aren't created or that we sometimes lose trust in them... Although I'm sure you think of this…I also consider a few friends, my family. They always will be and I hold onto the truth of that statement. I'm glad you could share and I agree, family ties can never be broken as you're literally blood but it doesn't mean riffs aren't created or that we sometimes lose trust in them…

]]> By: CarlosMic http://www.lifeschocolates.com/relationships/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/comment-page-1/#comment-102 CarlosMic Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:49:46 +0000 http://sameve.wordpress.com/2009/04/14/is-blood-really-thicker-than-water/#comment-102 Sadly, it's true....<br>Why sadly? Because sometimes family members are our biggest detractors. Their opinions matter too much sometimes.<br>But, as you say, we can't just erase them from our lives. They'll be a part of it, always.<br><br>I feel like you do, but i'm not so happy about it. I think we should be able to part ways even from family. Just because we share blood, doesn't mean we should share opinions, or even influence other family members' actions.<br><br>Nice post, loved it! Sadly, it's true….
Why sadly? Because sometimes family members are our biggest detractors. Their opinions matter too much sometimes.
But, as you say, we can't just erase them from our lives. They'll be a part of it, always.

I feel like you do, but i'm not so happy about it. I think we should be able to part ways even from family. Just because we share blood, doesn't mean we should share opinions, or even influence other family members' actions.

Nice post, loved it!

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