Blood is thicker than water

Blood is thicker than water

relationships and loyalties within a family are the strongest and most important ones

value

appreciate, cherish, prize

missing out

leave out, forget, miss out

extended family

large family, joint family, relatives beyond parents

lack of

the state of being without or not having enough of something

disadvantage

drawback, negative aspect, shortcoming

Put somebody at a disadvantage

to make it harder for someone to succeed

Have an influence on somebody/ something

to affect or change someone or something in an indirect but usually important way

influence

impact, effect, sway

advantages

benefits, positive aspects, upsides retired

stressed

anxious

patient

calm, tolerant, understanding

handle

deal with, manage, tackle

understand

comprehend, grasp, get

caring

nurturing, compassionate, kind

selfish

self-centered, egocentric, inconsiderate

proverb

saying, slogan, motto

be on someone’s side

supporting someone in his or her opinion, position, etc.

appreciate

value, respect, treasure