As Robert De Niro famously said in Meet the Fockers, a family is like a “circle of trust.” It’s not only the shared DNA that links you to that group of people but it’s also the stories you’ve created along the way. While there might be a bit of sibling rivalry or some cheeky comments from the youngest members of the family, we still love them because they’ve always been by our side.

We are bringing you some amusing and heart-warming stories of families bonding together even in the most unexpected ways.

Story 1

My dad marrying his third wife:
My stepbrother and I were in the wedding party. He was about 6, I was 10. The preacher asks if anyone objects and my brother raises his hand very politely.
My dad asks why, and my stepbrother replies, “Because I want you to promise to take me fishing whenever I want first.” © vogera/ Reddit

Story 2

My wife wanted to climb the tree in our front yard to hang Christmas lights, but my toddler cried and begged her not to so she wouldn’t get hurt. It was a warm, caring moment that showed how much she loves her mom.