Blood Is Thicker Than Water

…but what if someone else is more deserving?

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Any medical technician who has had to take a blood sample will agree: blood really is thicker than water. And if you’ve ever used this saying, you know that it figuratively refers to the bond of family being stronger than any bond you can choose to form outside. It makes for a great toast at grand family reunions when the spirit of solidarity is in the air, but in many other contexts, saying blood is thicker than water does not always bode well. Ask any family member who has ever been pressured with this saying, and he or she