obi-jean_kenobi t1_j8ecsov wrote on February 13, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Reply to comment by Nytonial in [Image] Health is wealth. Once you lose it, then you realize how true the saying is by crm_expert

Family should also include your relations, not just your spouse and kids. Your relations should be a higher priority imo because when you lose your work or your health it is those people who will support you.

Nytonial t1_j8edt41 wrote on February 13, 2023 at 6:20 PM

My understanding is this just means a family you create, rather than the one you were born into.

And it's not about priority, you can change your family to a better one if they are abusive. This is about moving forward with what you have.

I would put existing family friends before health, but not an absolute requirement (as parentless people can have good health and the others) but your parents do an awful lot to influence whether you develop into a healthy person or not.

Being reliant on family support is not a good place to be. Better than on the streets sure, but being reliant on your parents at age 35 to feed and house you is no way to start having and raising kids for example.