These 20 Quotes Remind You Why Family Is So Important

The holidays have arrived and ultimately, we know what this means — the whole family gets together and STRESSES you out like CRAZY. Especially with every news story that has provoked conversation this past year, it's hard for that one member of the family who's extremely opinionated to not tell you how they feel.

Whether it's because your immediate family cannot stop bickering, or the extended family from who knows where waltzes in and barely talks to you (but has no problem eating your food), one thing is for damn sure: The idea of family being all together in one room is super-DUPER stressful.

But we need to stop in our tracks and remember why we should stick with them in the first place. We need to remind ourselves how lucky we are to be cared for and catered to in the ways our families do for us.

Whether it's the family you made for yourself, or the ties you have by blood, the concept remains the same. A family knows you best, and as the holidays are supposed to remind us that it's all about the love we have for one another.

Without further ado, here are 20 "why family is important" quotes to help remind us why we love them (and would be NOWHERE without them).

If you're searching for the best quotes and memes to share with the people you love (or just want to feel inspired yourself) ... look no further! From the sweetest love quotes, inspirational sayings, and hilarious friendship truths, we've got you covered.

1

Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one. 

2

Our family is just the right mix of chaos and love. 

3

Together is my favorite place to be. 

4

When you love what you have, you have everything you need.

5

Find your tribe and love them hard. 

6

Today’s little moments become tomorrow’s precious memories.

7

We may not have it all together, but together we have it all. 

8

Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.

9

Being a family means you are apart of something very wonderful. It means you will love and be loved for the rest of your life. No matter what. 

10

It’s not about how big the house is, but how happy the home is.

11

We didn’t realize we were making memories. We just knew we were having fun. 

12

The older I get, the more I realize the value of privacy, of cultivating your circle and only letting certain people in. You can be open, honest, and real while still understanding not everyone deserves a seat at the table of your life. 

13

There are two gifts we should give our children. One is roots, and the other is wings.

14

Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.

15

I am thankful for all of the difficult people in my life. They show me who I do not want to be. 

16

Love grows best in little houses, with fewer walls to separate. Where you eat and sleep so close together, you can’t help but communicate. If we had more room between us, think of all we’d miss. Love grows best in houses like this.

17

We are all a little broken. But last time I checked, broken crayons still color the same.

18

You get into fights with the people you care about the most, because those relationships are worth fighting for. 

19

You’re not afraid to be yourself with the people who matter most, because you know they’ll love you no matter what.

20

May your home be a place where friends meet, family gathers and love grows.