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Family VS Friends

While friendships and family relationships can both be sources of comfort or stress, the quality of the relationship is key to how meaningful and supportive it is. There is no "better" when comparing friends and family, as relationships vary based on unique circumstances. One difference is that family relationships maintain their label even if you become estranged, while friendships can change or end if you have a falling out. Both friends and family can provide caring relationships through life's ups and downs, but unlike friends, families can be more difficult to remove yourself from, and involve more complex issues. The relationships that are most meaningful and healthy are what matter most.

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Family VS Friends

While friendships and family relationships can both be sources of comfort or stress, the quality of the relationship is key to how meaningful and supportive it is. There is no "better" when comparing friends and family, as relationships vary based on unique circumstances. One difference is that family relationships maintain their label even if you become estranged, while friendships can change or end if you have a falling out. Both friends and family can provide caring relationships through life's ups and downs, but unlike friends, families can be more difficult to remove yourself from, and involve more complex issues. The relationships that are most meaningful and healthy are what matter most.

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Family VS Friends

Friendships and familial relationships can be both a source of stress


and a source of comfort depending on the circumstances. Whatever your
own unique relational balance is amongst your friends and/or family
members, know that both friends and family can provide meaningful and
fulfilling connections.

When it comes to comparing friendships and familial relationships,


know that the quality of the relationship is a key component of how
meaningful, supportive, and fulfilling a relationship is. This means that
whether you are mostly close with your friends or your family, you can still
experience loving, healthy, and respectful relationships.

There is no "better" when it comes to a  or friendship. Relationships


are all different and will vary based on unique circumstances. A fairer
comparison would be to ask yourself which relationships are healthier?
Healthy relationships may be absent amongst your family, but not amongst
your friendships, or vice versa.

One big difference between family and friends is that your family
member's relational label will not change, even if you have an argument.
Your sibling, parent, aunt, or cousin will always maintain that relational
label, even if you become estranged. With friendships, if you have a falling
out, your relationship status can change and you may end up completely
disconnected. In some families, there is more of an undertone that no
matter what, family is family, and issues may be prioritized for resolution,
while this may not be the case with some friendships.

Both family and friends can be caring, loving, irreplaceable, and


maintain their relationship with you through the ups and downs of life.
While some families are open, loving, and warm, others can be cold,
abusive, and neglectful. Unlike with friendships, especially if you are a
minor, families can feel more difficult to remove yourself from. Family
relationships may also be associated with more complex issues, hierarchical
disparities, and circumstances where one may feel indebted to another,
while healthy friendships have an even power structure.

If you feel like your friends have replaced your family or that you
prefer your friends to your family, know that you are not alone. Many
individuals turn to friends when they have difficulties with their family
members or feel as if their friends are more trustworthy and understand
them better than family members do. You have control over who you
choose to surround yourself with friend-wise, but that's not the case when it
comes to family. Being able to choose friends who support and accept you
may feel a lot different when compared to your family relationships.

Family members can also be considered friends. There is no rule


stating that a family member can't also be a friend. You may have a cousin
close in age, a sibling who you consider to be a best friend, or another
family member who you feel like you can truly confide in.

Relationships with friends and family members are unique to each


individual. Know that there is no right or wrong way to have healthy and
meaningful relationships, whether that means being closer to your friends
or family members.

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