I think that my family deserves my loyalty more. Honestly it’s a hard decision because I love my girlfriend so much, but my family has been with me my entire life. I’ve had to trust many family my entire life and I have never really doubted them. Maybe I got a little frustrated with my family’s decisions, but in the end they always turned out being right. I would always take my parents advice because obviously they know more because they have been alive longer, but if it’s something to do with school or people our age I might tend to listen to my girlfriend more because… well let’s just say she understands these people a little more than I do. For instance, if I was out applying for jobs I would take my parents with me, because how do they bring money home? A JOB! So they must have already been through the experience of applying to someplace and getting employed. However, if I was having trouble with in chem. Class I would ask my girlfriend because she’s in that same class, and, unlike me, is passing easily.
This whole question is really hard though, because it really would depend on the situation. Taken out of context I would definitely side with my family. They’re my own flesh and blood, how could I abandon them? I can think of quite a few situations where I would be much more loyal to my girlfriend though, so it definitely depends on what’s happening.
I understand your point of view but I would not do that if I was in a marriage. Marriage is a strong bond. Marriage also intertwines the spirits. In the bible it says for men to cleave to their wifes so I choose to follow that.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you 100%. When it comes down to it family will never turn you away. I also like how you mentioned the specifics of how you wouldn't ask your girlfriend how to get a job, just like you wouldn't ask your parents for help in Chemistry. It's so true and it all goes to show how, just because family won't abandon you, it doesn't necessarily mean that family is your best place to turn to when you need help.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with the child of the infamous Tobias Wolff. I understand your point of view as well. You agree with family first, as so do I. You can not abandon your family, they are your blood, not really flesh.
ReplyDeleteI believe you made the right choice. I would pick family if I were you too. Blood is thicker then water, I agree. I'm proud to say I agree with your strong opinion.
ReplyDeleteI agree that family should be trusted more. That is definately a hard thing to decide if you really love your girlfriend/boyfriend. But your family will always be there for you and they are looking out for you. A girlfriend/boyfriend is usually only temporary.
ReplyDeleteI would also have to agree with you. I would trust my family more then my significant other. Like you said family will always be there for you and never turn on you. I also think that you can tell more when a family member is lying or not, with a significant other it's a little harder.
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