--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I'll probably regret saying this…" description: "\"“I'll probably regret saying this, but...for me kin have always been bad news. Warmth and hope came from strangers as they became friends, mentors, all..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/261/david-berreby-231035_bad-news_i-ll-probably-regret-saying-this-but-for_3156002.jpg" --- # I'll probably regret saying this, but...for me kin have… ![“I'll probably regret saying this, but...for me kin have always been bad news. Warmth and hope came from strangers as they became friends, mentors, allies, etc., while family is the shared trait of those who diminish my happiness and augment my griefs. I know in my bones that blood is not thicker…” quote by David Berreby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/261/david-berreby-231035_bad-news_i-ll-probably-regret-saying-this-but-for_3156002.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/261/david-berreby-231035_bad-news_i-ll-probably-regret-saying-this-but-for_3156002.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/261/david-berreby-231035_bad-news_i-ll-probably-regret-saying-this-but-for_3156002.jpg) > ““I'll probably regret saying this, but...for me kin have always been bad news. Warmth and hope came from strangers as they became friends, mentors, allies, etc., while family is the shared trait of those who diminish my happiness and augment my griefs. I know in my bones that blood is not thicker than water.”” [David Berreby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/david-berreby/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels kinship with strangers over family, believing blood ties are weaker than chosen bonds. **In simple terms:** Chosen friends outweigh family ties. Key Takeaway Value supportive relationships. Themes family friendship loyalty trust disillusionment Mood reflective melancholic hopeful Type Bad news:1 Family:1 Grief:1 Happiness:1 Hope:1 Family Shared:1 Griefs:1 Regret Saying:1 Griefs Know:1 Saying Kin:1 When to use this quote - personal relationships - support networks - family dynamics Key Concepts psychology social bonds identity Questions to Reflect On - Who are your true allies? - How do you balance family and friends? 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