Some people say the friends you choose can be just as much family as your relatives. What do you think?

A natural way to answer

I think there's a lot of truth to it. Family is the people who show up for you, and friends often show up in ways that count just as much. The label matters less than the loyalty.

Key phrases to use

• stuck by me — stayed loyal and supportive during difficult times“She stuck by me when everyone else walked away.”
• show up — to be present and supportive for someone, especially when it matters“Real friends show up when you need them.”
• mean the world to you — to be extremely important and precious to you“Those friends mean the world to me.”