Do you think free will man-made relations are stronger than blood relations??

[eddhee_]

It is a possibility depending on the individuals involved. Sometimes, free will made relations are stronger than blood relations in a unique way. But it cannot take the place of blood relations. Blood relatives and family are important.

[Caroline Anne Richmond]

Relationships made by free will are about choice, we choose these friends and love ones through life because we enjoy the company, trust and love we find in these relationships. Family bonds are not always about choice, we are tied by a blood connection but that doesn’t always equate to a strong bond and desire to be around that person. Some family dynamics can be very toxic and not beneficial, whereas a relationship through choice is dependent on the quality of the bond.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

It is a possibility depending on the individuals involved. Sometimes, free will made relations are stronger than blood relations in a unique way. But it cannot take the place of blood relations. Blood relatives and family are important.

I do also agree of that possibility. Lena's non blood ties with Kalayla are so strong. She is willing to go to the dojo where Mikie and Jimmy's ghosts haunted her. This was their favourite place. It worked to get them off the streets, she's hoping it works for Kalayla too.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Relationships made by free will are about choice, we choose these friends and love ones through life because we enjoy the company, trust and love we find in these relationships. Family bonds are not always about choice, we are tied by a blood connection but that doesn’t always equate to a strong bond and desire to be around that person. Some family dynamics can be very toxic and not beneficial, whereas a relationship through choice is dependent on the quality of the bond.

Family ties are influenced by the family members involved. They are also very conservative and deeply rooted. If family members have a fruitful relationship, it turns out to be very helpful. Lotta's brother Mattwo, stepped in during her sister's struggle with marriage. And Jeff agreed that under the circumstances, divorce would be his very best choice. To which Lotta was served justice.

[oggun]

In both relationship, Free will and Blood relationship has it ups and downs. Some times free will relationship last longer than a blood relationship. We will still always love our blood relationship and keep them close to our heart but not our body. Free will relationship some last longer than our blood relationship and will always be there for you when blood relationship has moved on.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

In both relationship, Free will and Blood relationship has it ups and downs. Some times free will relationship last longer than a blood relationship. We will still always love our blood relationship and keep them close to our heart but not our body. Free will relationship some last longer than our blood relationship and will always be there for you when blood relationship has moved on.

There's no one magic rule fits all. Each person chooses which relationship to work on, because what you focus on grows. The people one associates with also depends. Kindness can also strengthen non-blood bonds. Imagine how Lena related with Maureen, that she went ahead and talked to Eddie. And since one of his regular girls had quit, Lena requested him to put Maureen on the day shift and give her more hours plus a raise. Compared to a mother who abandoned her, it's obvious Maureen would see more value in Lena.

[Karina Nowak]

Any relationship that is built on trust, affection and mutual respect will last a lifetime whether you are a blood relative or not. It's about the work and care that goes into preserving the relationship, not who the person is.

[Allen Cheque]

This is complicated, but in general, I believe blood relations are far more stronger than free will relations. Nevertheless, it is possible to build relations that are way stronger and durable than blood tied ones. But often than not, family ties are always stronger. Friends will come and go, but family will always be there -- in most cases.

[Mv94]

I assume it depends quite much individually. I think not everybody have strong blood relations, for many different reasons, but in many cases, in my opinion, they can be much stronger than build relations.

[AbhyarnaAman]

in my opinion, on average blood relations would overpower the relations made out of free will. there are times when the reverse is true, but that is rare.

[AbhyarnaAman]

If the person in question has a rough time relating to those that their blood-related, then it would mean stronger bonds would grow with those that they aren't if they showed more compassion and care.

That's very true! I have a family member that is in that same situation. She is closer to a family that she met by chance who took her under their wing at a crucial time in her life and she is more bonded to them than she is blood relatives!

true, but isnt it happening due to the circumstances? Under normal circumstances blood relations would outweigh.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

If the person in question has a rough time relating to those that their blood-related, then it would mean stronger bonds would grow with those that they aren't if they showed more compassion and care.

That's very true! I have a family member that is in that same situation. She is closer to a family that she met by chance who took her under their wing at a crucial time in her life and she is more bonded to them than she is blood relatives!

true, but isnt it happening due to the circumstances? Under normal circumstances blood relations would outweigh.

Even in normal circumstances non-blood bonds can be stronger than blood ties. The only difference is that non-blood bonds take longer to form. You can see that when Lena asked Maureen if her family helped when her husband died, she said her family couldn't help. She fell all over herself changing the subject. This shows that she wasn't yet ready to open up to Lena because their bond wasn't close enough.

[Rave4]

Really it doesn't matter the type of bond, what really matters is the personality and compatibility of those involved in the bond.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Really it doesn't matter the type of bond, what really matters is the personality and compatibility of those involved in the bond.

I disagree, understanding and love surpasses another person's personality. Lena is loving and caring but she has a reserved personality. She doesn't associate with a lot of people and neither does she share her issues with everyone. Kalayla is outgoing and vibrant, at times even disrespectful. But Lena's understanding and love enables her to interact with her. When they go to visit Rico, Kalayla gets abusive and charges towards Rico. She's arrogant and boiled up in an awful attitude. When she leaves and runs out, Lena patiently walks towards her and tries to calm her down. Ultimately, this shows that non-blood bonds can be stronger depending on what influenced them.

[Rave4]

[quote=Joseph_ngaruiya post_id=1530947 time=16001479

I disagree, understanding and love surpasses another person's personality. Lena is loving and caring but she has a reserved personality. She doesn't associate with a lot of people and neither does she share her issues with everyone. Kalayla is outgoing and vibrant, at times even disrespectful. But Lena's understanding and love enables her to interact with her. When they go to visit Rico, Kalayla gets abusive and charges towards Rico. She's arrogant and boiled up in an awful attitude. When she leaves and runs out, Lena patiently walks towards her and tries to calm her down. Ultimately, this shows that non-blood bonds can be stronger depending on what influenced them.

Talking about love and understanding , don't you think these are features of a person's personality, in the end it all comes down to what kind of persons are in the relationship.