THICKER THAN WATER.
By Kandase
@Kandae11 (53950)
October 11, 2017 8:14am CST
Blood is thicker than water, but when it comes to family relationships that is not always the case - some of us have friends who are closer than a brother or a sister.
It is not that I am an unfriendly person but through the years my only real female friends have been my sisters - and of course, there was the occasional boyfriend. However, I sometimes wonder if I missed out by not having my own outside circle of friends - but who knows - they might have been lots of fun , or lots of trouble. That I will never know.
Do you or did you ever have a friend or circle of friends , closer to you than a brother or a sister?
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43 responses
@LovingMyBabies (85125)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Oct 17
I thought I had a close friend at one time but things changed and that's a closed chapter. Sometimes I wish I did have some friends but i dont get out enough to meet people and my family needs my attention. Maybe once the kids are grown I will have that friendship I never had. =)
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@sabtraversa (13097)
• Italy
13 Oct 17
I'm the only child, no siblings, my mother would often be my elder sister. 
My friends usually come and go, but I have a few we're usually available to each other when we're in need.
My friends usually come and go, but I have a few we're usually available to each other when we're in need.2 people like this
@sabtraversa (13097)
• Italy
13 Oct 17
@Kandae11 True, it's hard to manage lots of friends, if you take friendship seriously, that's it.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
11 Oct 17
I've never really been close to anybody @Kandae11 ; except my Mom. Even boyfriends and spouses were more of a joke.
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
11 Oct 17
@Kandae11 I think I'm more of a loner because there's always too much drama going on. Give your Mom a hug and lots of kisses.
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@Kandae11 (53950)
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11 Oct 17
@nanette64 I can't - she lives in another country, but we talk on the phone every day.
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Oct 17
I love all my brothers and sisters dearly, but yes I have one friend who I will do anything for and she will do for me. We have been friends for over 50 years and some things I will tell her but not my sisters.
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@Happy2BeMe (99376)
• Canada
11 Oct 17
Growing up I was close friends with one of my sisters. She was not only my sister but my best friend. We no longer even talk to each other or have a relationship. I had a few good friends growing up and we are still in contact today. I don't have many friends now.
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@Happy2BeMe (99376)
• Canada
12 Oct 17
@Kandae11 sorry about your sister. It is good that you are still close with your mom and sister. Our family feel apart once my mom passed away.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
12 Oct 17
I don`t have friends closer than my very own brother or sister but I have a husband who`s more than anyone in my life
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@1creekgirl (40815)
• United States
11 Oct 17
I have nevet been close to my brother or sister. We moved a lot in the military, so I didn't have a lot of friends. I do have a close friend now and hoping she will soon be moving back here.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
11 Oct 17
I used to have this kind of friend. Now I don't have any friends or family that give that connection.
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@DesirousDreamer (34780)
• Peoria, Arizona
11 Oct 17
@Kandae11 I sure hope so haha
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@William21001 (2637)
• Havre De Grace, Maryland
12 Oct 17
my family is kinda of there when you need them but still other then that you dont be around so water is sometimes thicker then blood in my life
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@William21001 (2637)
• Havre De Grace, Maryland
12 Oct 17
@Kandae11 no doubt been that way for me for years
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@suziecat7 (3350)
• Asheville, North Carolina
11 Oct 17
I'm pretty much a loner these days but still keep in touch the women who were and are still like sisters to me.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
11 Oct 17
since i am an only child, i sure have had. many many friends in my life. most anyone i could hang with
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@quantum2020 (12040)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
11 Oct 17
I had a friend who was a good friend but not closer than my own brothers or sisters. There have been good not too good friends in my life
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@LeaPea2417 (36745)
• Toccoa, Georgia
12 Oct 17
I had two close friends from school and college but we drifted through the years and don't talk or see each other anymore. I don't have a real close friend these days in the real world. I have a couple of online friends who I honestly feel closer to than some of my relatives.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
11 Oct 17
I think there is big difference between the bonding among the siblings and among the friends. Sometimes our siblings can be our best of friends while our friends cannot be our own brothers or sisters.
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@Friendlypink (3805)
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12 Oct 17
Most of mg fimriends that i trust are my relatives.
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