Is blood thicker than water mayberry?

[Chinballs]

As topic says, what is your stance?

I have more or less lived by this for all of my life and I'm about to can this shit in the trash.

Are there any good reasons, really good reasons, why the bar of expectations concerning human behavior should be lower for relatives?


Also, drunk thread.

 

[cobrinski]

cheers

 

[Medical Marijuana Man]

Nope

 

[Mr Mojo Lane]

Jeez, Uncle Chinballs. You had to go make this thread just because I told everyone you were back on the sauce and I wouldn't let you touch me down there. Well, here's your answer....nope

 

[RerouteToRemain]

To an extent.

 

[Chinballs]

Jeez, Uncle Chinballs. You had to go make this thread just because I told everyone you were back on the sauce and I wouldn't let you touch me down there. Well, here's your answer....nope

***Wouldn't***

But yea, back on the sauce.

 

[Chinballs]

To an extent.

Please elaborate... What's the extent we're talking here.

Not judgning, you won't take my gold medal in the special olympics anyway.

 

[Roxxo]

I think the original meaning of the saying is more true than what it means now.

The full saying was: "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." Which meant the exact opposite of what it does now. The bonds of brotherhood formed in combat were stronger than the bonds of family.

 

[Chinballs]

I think the original meaning of the saying is more true than what it means now.

The full saying was: "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." Which meant the exact opposite of what it does now. The bonds of brotherhood formed in combat were stronger than the bonds of family.

Boy, do I feel stupid now.

Somehow I've managed to convince myself that somehow it's my duty to stick up for, and be there for relatives... And I'm not talking bout uncles here. Like close relatives.

We're talking masochistic levels here somehow justified by a twisted "don't-ask" loyalty policy.

fml.

 

[Bobby Boulders]

No. I learned at a very early age that blood isn't as important as some would say. Someone with whom you share no actual relation can love you more than your brother.

 

[RerouteToRemain]

Please elaborate... What's the extent we're talking here.

Not judgning, you won't take my gold medal in the special olympics anyway.

I'll put up with more shit from relatives vs other people.

Idk I'd need an example(s) situation.

 

[Chinballs]

No. I learned at a very early age that blood isn't as important as some would say. Someone with whom you share no actual relation can love you more than your brother.

Ugh... It's an ugly pill to swallow. Without going too deep: My family basically are my two brothers. Very little contact with father since early age. Mom dead and don't give much shit aout other relatives from epic family war.

Slowly coming to the realization that my bro has used me and pretty much treated me like crap for decades because of me not questioning loyalty. Also starting to realize that me being blindly loyal has played a big part in the toxicity.

Im going to need more booze for this pill... Actually... this is more of an iron hot suppository.


Obviously.. I'm not that level headed when it comes to family most likely cus I wasn't the luckiest one here.


Is no one going to make a case for sticking up for your genes? No one on team Lannister? Might be a stupid question.

 

[Possum Jenkins]

Is no one going to make a case for sticking up for your genes? No one on team Lannister? Might be a stupid question.

Thing is, you shouldn't be blindly loyal to ANYONE. Your mom, dad, your country. It's a totalitarian concept.

Everything has to be conditional. Obviously loved ones are given the benefit of the doubt a lot more but there have to be basic conditions in absolutely any relationship.

 

[Ceez]

No. I learned at a very early age that blood isn't as important as some would say. Someone with whom you share no actual relation can love you more than your brother.

This, it's all about relationships

 

[dc007]

I find I operate best with my family from a distance and in small quantities. I can love the shit out of them through FB and phone alls and not get too bothered by them. I'm also somewhat anti-social so I like keeping people away from me for hours at a time if I can.

 

[Undying Poster]

I think the original meaning of the saying is more true than what it means now.

The full saying was: "The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb." Which meant the exact opposite of what it does now. The bonds of brotherhood formed in combat were stronger than the bonds of family.

Interesting info. Family are just other people. Usually blood is thicker than water because as family members we should watch out and care for each other but if not... Why do they deserve more priority to someone who cares about you more and treats you better but isn't related?

 

[TheGumby]

If you do nothing to elevate the status of your family's house you are WEAK. We must further our family name to succeed in this world and one day hope to claim the Iron throne.

 

[Pwent]

I would side with my family members over anyone, without question

All of them would do the same for me and none of my family members are pieces of shit so not everyone is in the same situation as me

 

[Pwent]

Ugh... It's an ugly pill to swallow. Without going too deep: My family basically are my two brothers. Very little contact with father since early age. Mom dead and don't give much shit aout other relatives from epic family war.

Slowly coming to the realization that my bro has used me and pretty much treated me like crap for decades because of me not questioning loyalty. Also starting to realize that me being blindly loyal has played a big part in the toxicity.

Im going to need more booze for this pill... Actually... this is more of an iron hot suppository.


Obviously.. I'm not that level headed when it comes to family most likely cus I wasn't the luckiest one here.


Is no one going to make a case for sticking up for your genes? No one on team Lannister? Might be a stupid question.

You did the right thing
He didn't

It's not your fault

Trust in a group or communit is game theory. The dominant strategy is to take advantage of other people but the best result for all is when everyone stays trustworthy and supports each other

My parents taught us this when we were young and I think my siblings and my mom benefit a lot. Anytime I need something, my family will do whatever they can to help and vice versa. With the power of numbers and using everyone's individual strengths, the whole is stronger than the sum of its parts

 

[HOV]

Blood. Water. Who gives a shit?

All hail alcohol!