Friendship with Family Members and Relatives: there is a potential source of really great friendships that you might not have considered, your family

If you find that you have less friends then you think is idea, there is a potential source of really great friendships that you might not have considered, your family.
Why Would Relatives Make Good Friends?

Brothers, sisters, cousins, even in-laws are all good candidates for strong, satisfying friendships. After all, you already share one important thing in common, you are related, and that can be a powerful bond.

Also you already know several important things about your potential new friend. You know your relative's family background, personality, fears, loves, mood swings, foibles, pet peeves and the like, so there will be very few surprises that will pop up.