"Blood is Thicker than Water" It is all in your interpretation.

I have been thinking a lot about the Phrase: "Blood is Thicker than Water"

.......because of all I have been through in my Life and the Relationships that have remained strong through all of it. As well as, reflecting on relationships I thought were strong yet now seem to be very one sided. Also, I feel I have lost people..... I thought would always be standing right by my side. I know all relationships, friendships even family members go through phases and sometimes you don't always feel close or people move away and you lose touch. But there are definitely, relationships/friendships that can go the test of time and distance...and yet the next time you talk/ or see each other it is as if nothing has changed.  I know that people do come and go from your life because they are meant to be there for a certain amount of time to teach you about yourself and help shape you into the person you are to become.

Here is the definition of RELATIONSHIP:

re·la·tion·ship

–noun

1. a connection, association, or involvement.

2. connection between persons by blood or marriage.

3. an emotional or other connection between people: the relationship between teachers and students.

4. a sexual involvement; affair. 

—Synonyms 1. dependence, alliance, kinship. 2. affinity, consanguinity. Relationship, kinship  refer to connection with others by blood or by marriage. Relationship  can be applied to connection either by birth or by marriage: relationship to a ruling family. Kinship  generally denotes common descent and implies a more intimate connection than relationship: the ties and obligations of kinship.

Here is the Definition of FRIENDSHIP:

friend·ship

–noun

1. the state of being a friend; association as friends: to value a person's friendship.

2. a friendly relation or intimacy.

3. friendly feeling or disposition.  

—Synonyms 2.  harmony, accord, understanding, rapport.

We all have certain people we go to without a doubt. In Moments of Crisis and Joy. Those we know will always tell us the Truth, be Honest, Forgiving, Loyal, Loving, Compassionate and not Judge us. They accept us for all our faults and still Love us in spite of them. I am beyond blessed and feel so grateful everyday for those I have this kind of relationship with. I Have FIVE people/couples (they know who they are without me even saying) that No matter what.... I know They will always have my back. I am beyond blessed to have an amazing Family and an UNMEASURABLE group of friends who LOVE ME FOR ME!!!!

As you can see when you read the Definitions of Relationship and Friendship one talks about the "Blood Bond" which is a fact. I believe from my experiences that there is a "Unspoken blood bond" that is created in friendships. I believe even though you are related to someone the definition of friendship applies more than relationship.

Here is a Status from My Facebook Page:

I might be opening a can of worms.....but what is your opinion on the statement: "blood is thicker than water"

Here are the responses I received:

bonds of family are stronger than bonds of friendship.

It may be thicker but it's also messier! ;)

my take....blood is thicker than water because the relationships between blood are more resonating. Whether bad or good your blood affects you to the core and it is always with you, water can be hot or cold but both can go stale and you throw away stale water.

Family is Family regardless of blood line....Blood line usually use that as an excuse but friends that are FAMILY are true!

...but I do think that the majority of the time that friends/husbands/wifes can come and go but family stays forever, like your kids and your parents .

What I have always told my girls is a sister's relationship is with you for life their well being should always come before a friend. 

I can attest to that! I wouldn't have a CLUE what I would do without my sisters right now. I love my friends more than life itself, but nothing like "blood"... just a bit different, in different situations..I am living it. ♥

Some of the comments ring very true. While, I may have a different opinion, I value each of you who choose to share. What I believe is regardless of family bond/ or friendship if the relationship is one direction it will not survive, it is about communication, forgiveness, honesty, and understanding.

<3 Kel