Results: Do you think it's ever okay to sever contact with a family member or members, or do you believe family is forever (no matter what)?
Published on 03/09/2016
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Do you think it's ever okay to sever contact with a family member or members, or do you believe family is forever (no matter what)? Family is forever, no matter what
27%
494 votes
If they are abusive (mentally/emotionally, physically, sexually or apologetic towards a family that is the abuser), it is okay to sever the tie(s)
56%
1044 votes
It is okay to sever the tie if you do not like them
25%
471 votes
Other (please specify)
3%
58 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77% | 16 | |
| na | 0.19% | 4 |
| n/a | 0.15% | 3 |
| depends on the situation | 0.10% | 2 |
| it's ok to sever. your reasons are your reasons | 0.05% | 1 |
| Yes, but I think it would probably be best to be very distant with them but let them know you are alive and well. | 0.05% | 1 |
| WHEN THEY STEAL FROM YOU AND THEN DENY IT | 0.05% | 1 |
| you sever ties if they dont like your lifestyle and have a grudge against me | 0.05% | 1 |
| honestly it depends on the situation | 0.05% | 1 |
| IF THEY MENTALLY HURT A SISTER AND CHEAT THEM OUT OF MONEY | 0.05% | 1 |
| my fraternal grandfather has given me the creeps as long as ive known him but i didnt have reason to sever ties until he had me in the tightest hug and forced me to kiss him on the mouth. i can never be around him no matter how much it hurts him. | 0.05% | 1 |
| you can forgive but never forget. | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is ok to sever if that is what THEY want | 0.05% | 1 |
| I doubt one blanket statement will ever answervthis question | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends on the circumstances | 0.05% | 1 |
| Ifyou find the other is using you and talking behind your back | 0.05% | 1 |
| circumstantial | 0.05% | 1 |
| Don't know | 0.05% | 1 |
| not sure, depends on the situation | 0.05% | 1 |
| none | 0.05% | 1 |
| Each situation is different | 0.05% | 1 |
| it's okay to sever ties if that family member does something unthinkable | 0.05% | 1 |
| it is sad but the the truth is blood is not thicker then water family either love you or they don't and forcing a close relationship can end up hurting more then helping in the long run. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends upon the situation, etc. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Sometimes it's best for everyone to sever ties but it's extremely difficult to build that relationship again | 0.05% | 1 |
| If they were involved in a highly unethical or criminal activity. | 0.05% | 1 |
| That depends on the situations. Some family members are more like strangers than family members and rude and think they are better. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I disowned part of my dad's family | 0.05% | 1 |
| you can always love them from a distance and still be cordial at family events, they will always be your family you can't change that. | 0.05% | 1 |
| NS | 0.05% | 1 |
| depends on situation but family is NOT forever, no matter what | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have no experience in that area. | 0.05% | 1 |
| Depends | 0.05% | 1 |
| If they are thieves and steal from you and lie about it. | 0.05% | 1 |
| I have a brother and sister in-law i have had no contact with since i went to a rehab , they are born again christians and said to me that i should have came to them and that they would have god lead me, I am now 15 almost 16 years clean . Their loss | 0.05% | 1 |
| don't care | 0.05% | 1 |
| idk | 0.05% | 1 |
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