How important are family and friends to you?

@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
February 15, 2009 2:42pm CST
Regardless of our circumstances, our loved one can be a calm and comforting shelter for us in the chaos that often impacts our outer world. We are not meant to be alone in the world, we are social beings. That doesn't mean that we are all alike of course, some like to spent much of their time alone while others are never happy unless partying with friends, Yet the fact remains that everyone needs someone that they can turn to at certain times in life. The people who care for us offer much more than simple companionship because they see what is happening in our lives, and because they know and understand us are capable of offering the support and solace that we need, and that will have the most positive effect on us. From these special individuals, we can draw comfort in times of need and call upon them for camaraderie when we need to share our joy with others. Do you agree?
6 people like this
27 responses
@Veriteigh (126)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
I love my family unconditionally. Honoring my family is something I value. Families may fight and say things they don't mean. Deep down, "There is love waiting to find you" - Killswitch Engage. Sometimes it is challenging to make a family work. I believe husbands and wives should stick by each other and find common ground when raising their children.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Hi Veriteigh, Thank you for responding and I couldn't agree more. Blessings.
• Canada
15 Feb 09
You're very welcome, my friend.
@Citychic (4067)
• United States
26 Feb 09
I agree that family can be a source of comfort to us but family cannot always be there when we need them to be. That's why it's good to know that God is always there in times of storm or sunshine.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
27 Feb 09
Hi Citychic, Thank you for responding. Blessings.
@flowerchilde (12529)
• United States
25 Feb 09
To me, family and friends are IT. When we leave this life (it's in my beliefs) the only things we will take with us are our relationships! Of course it's also the things we've learned, but that (to me) is a part of the relationship with the higher power, a.k.a. (to me) God..
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
25 Feb 09
Thank you flowerchilde, I like your thoughts on this. Blessings.
@lynnemg (4529)
• United States
16 Feb 09
Family is extremely important to me. No matter what happens in my life, I kno that my family will be there for me as I will be there for them. I have a few friends that are like famly to me. I would rather have one or two friends like the ones I have than have a lot of friends who I can not count on.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
17 Feb 09
Hi lynnemg, Thank you for commenting and we agree. Blessings.
@bekosfc (235)
• India
26 Feb 09
If I were an angel perhaps I may do well in life without family and friends! Or if I were just a spiritual being I may succeed in life devoid of family and friends! But since I am a flesh and blood and spirit and soul, family and friends are indispensable to me for a meaningful existence while here on earth! Family and friends come 2nd in my lists of important people in my life next to God! Family and friends are very important to me, I cannot do without them!
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
26 Feb 09
Hi bekosfc, Thank you for commenting. Blessings.
@jenisky (406)
• Philippines
26 Feb 09
hi, my family is very important to me,they are my source of strength and inspiration.they are always beside me in bad times and good times.they are my wind beneath my wings..and my friends,they are also important to me they give me company when i needed too and share some thoughts to light me up.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
27 Feb 09
Hi jenisky, Thank you for responding and we agree. Blessings.
@Roseo8 (2947)
• India
16 Feb 09
Hello pose, yes man is indeed a social being and each one is able to bring out the best within us only when we are surrounded by family and friends.Its is when we share everything with others that life becomes meaningful to us.Also family and friends play an important role in grooming us and keeps us from straying away from goodness every time we take a step forward in life.Also having some one to share and care makes life more meaningful and and having some one to lean on in times of distress is a real blessing.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi Rose, Thank you for commenting and you sat it so well. Blessings.
@delkar (1712)
• Romania
16 Feb 09
I`m pretty sure that now, family it`s most important. Mostly my parents. As about my friends, they are important for me, just thouse that are really friends, and just then when they will be my friends. I think that all your friends will be changed with others, all your life. They will still remain friends, but not so truly friends. That`s the life, you will move to a friend from another, because life always make you to make other friends, and so, you`ll have more best friends, and thouse that were in the past, will be named just friends, maybe because you will not meet with them so soon, or other things.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi delkar, Thank you for your comment. Blessings.
• Philippines
16 Feb 09
Good day to you Pose123! I agree with your Pose123. Family and friends are my treasures in life. Whatever we are, Whoever we are, they will still be there for us accepting us through thick and thin. I treat my family and friends as my inspirations to reach my goals and dreams in life. They have been always there for me, they never leaved me when I got this negative attitudes. Instead of leaving me, they'll just hug me and say "I understand you". Very rare people are like them. I want to make them special so just last valentines day, I gave my mom and dad a valentines card just to show my gratitude and love for them. I also gave my mom a rose. When it comes to my friends, When one of us has a birthday, we always do a surprise party for the celebrant. My true friends are my friends when i was in high school. Now that we are all in College we never let that reason affects our friendship. We keep updating ourselves with one another and do our best to meet every month. I cannot leave them because I learned how to give importance, how to treasure, how to respect, and how to accept a person despite his/her flaws.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi wyethlovesyou, Thank you for that great response. I can see that you understand what is really important in life. Blessings.
@itsme_cha (504)
• United States
16 Feb 09
family and friends are important to me, specially my family because they are always there for you to help and support you in any way they can. i love my family a lot. i have few very close friend, i like being around with them, they are so nice to me and i enjoy their company they are always there to help me if i have a problem, my friends are my second family. i am so happy as i have family and friends who love's me.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi itsme, Thank you for responding and you are right to be happy, family a and friends are what's really important in life. Blessings.
@ddfreedie (690)
• India
16 Feb 09
my family and my friends...they play a very vital role in everyones life..am no exception to it...i love em...without them am nothing... love ya all
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi ddfreedie, Thank you for responding and I agree. Blessings.
• India
16 Feb 09
Family and friends both are important in our lifes.they both walk hand in hand.In our life we often come across many embarssing situation which we cannot discuss with our family and at that moment friends are the one who motivate us .i also agree that their are friends who go and come in our lifes but we should not forget that there are some friends who be your helping hand at everybit of your life .Family are somebody whom spend are most of the time and know each other in and out they r indeed very close to us and are somebody with whom we cannot live without they accept us the way we are and families has their contribution at each and every step of our lifes .So family and friends have their own role in our lifes
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi flouralobo, Thank you for adding your thoughts here, we agree. Blessings.
• India
16 Feb 09
Hi All, Peoples who has no friends and family knows how important the two are?..We know the importants of shadow when we r in desert...Now u understood that..We will miss a lot both happy and sadness...good and bad..understanding,sacrifice,etc.. Friends make our world different and enthusiastic..no friends no gains..more friends more happiness.. Be true in ur friends and family..
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi syedmsd, Thank you for that response and we agree. Blessings.
16 Feb 09
My family and friends mean everything to me. They have always helped me in times of need, and they have always been there for me. I wouldn't be the person I am today without them.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
17 Feb 09
Hi abbymartin, Thank you for a good comment. Blessings.
@Leykon (579)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
There is nothing more important then your family and friends.I remember my mother always telling us, to always put family and friends first,she would tell us no matter how important a job you have you are replaceable and after your gone no one will remember you or care ,but you will always be remembered by your family and friends.She was a very smart lady and gave us all good advice,My children grandchildren and myself will always hold a spot in our hearts for her.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Hi Leykon, Thank you for commenting and you're right mother was a very smart lady, she told you the truth. Blessings.
@raydene (9871)
• United States
16 Feb 09
Hello Honey When I discovered my best friend, my husband of 27 years that I had been with nearly 30 years had been cheating with many for most of the years we were married I thought I would die.. My friend Shelly came right away and spent so much time with me. I did't want to involve my kids so I don't w hat I would have done without her. xoxoxoxoxo
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi raydene, Thank you for responding and I can see you know the importance of good friends.
• Philippines
16 Feb 09
Family and friends? how important?? Very important to me. They are my inspiration. I can't even think of how I can be happy without them. My life is nothing without them. they are the ones whom I can turn to, when problems comes. they are the ones who can give me comfort and for this, they are very important to me.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi celestial, Thank you for commenting, we agree. Blessings.
@tjhtommyj (261)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Family and friends both come first for me. I'm probably one of the most understanding and forgiving persons you will ever meet and it shines through on the relationships with friends and family the most. I know there have been instances where they have "screwed up" and I'm always right there. Sometimes it's understanding of their situation of simply being able to understand that nobody is perfect and we all make mistakes. In a time of need I'm always there, in a time of trouble I've always got their backs and the favour has always returned. They're my boys (or in some instances girls) and family you're with for life.
1 person likes this
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Hi tjhtommy,Thank you for responding and it looks like you have the right idea. Blessings.
• United States
15 Feb 09
Yes I agree. Without friends and family I know not how I would have survived. There have been a lot of hard times in my life so its good to know that there is someone I can fall back on like my girlfriend or my best friends and most importantly my family. They provide me with courage and the enthusiasm that I need to succeed.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
15 Feb 09
Hi killhawaii, Thank you for commenting and I think that has to be true for most people. Blessings.
@Mechalot (47)
• United States
16 Feb 09
My family are realy realy important to me ! They always beside me, help me, gimme love, spirit, in all of situation. They always teach me how i muz apreciate my life. I like my friends too but my family is prefer than my friends. My friends always with me when am happy or sad but them cant gimme spirit to be strong. Only my family can do it.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
16 Feb 09
Hi mechalot, Thank you for respondind and we agree. Blessings.