Have you ever thought about the saying “blood is thicker than water” andwhat that en tales? Its such a simple phrase only 5 words long and yet it packs enough emotion to cause serious harm.

The phrase “Blood is thicker than water” is actually an old German proverb (originally: Blut ist dicker als Wasser.) It generally means that the bonds of family and common ancestry are stronger than those bonds between unrelated people (such as friendship).
When it comes to family when do we draw the line with loyalty? Are we eternally indebted by our family crests built on eons of genes, DNA and love or are we able to dash that all away for the sake of someone to which we have no genetic ties.

Whether your family is big or small there comes a point where the age old question of the thickness of blood comes into play. Once upon a time family values were to be honored in the highest regards and still is some cultures. Yet, in a modernized society family values and morals are defined differently by each individual member of the family. Some care about it and others could care less about where their loyalty lies. Their own selfish gains are what’s most important, and they’ll continually dabble in toxic liaisons with others regardless of the consequences it may hold.

My thoughts? The decisions that are made when choosing outsiders versus your family have the potential to seriously change your life and family dynamics. Think about the person you’re choosing over your family, if the decision came down to you and their family do you REALLY think they would honor their relationship with you over their family wishes? When opting to choose the ever translucent water over blood be prepared for the repercussions which may include alienation, severed ties and even worse…broken hearts.

xoxo
Elle

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