I often hear stories of how families fall apart. Of course there will always be arguments and difficulties in my family, but in the end we stick together and make an unbeatable team. That's not only true of my parents, my siblings and myself, it's also true of my extended family. We may not see each other all too often, but we always look forward to seeing each other at family reunions.

My partner:
We've been together for many years now as a very happy couple. And with the addition of our kid, we now have a little family of our own.

My child:
Our kid is the best thing that ever happened to me. Every time those big eyes beam at me it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

My family also comprises:
My parents and my siblings. We have a friendly relationship alongside our family ties, because no group of people is more important to me. Unfortunately, I don't see my aunts and uncles all that often, but when we do get together we have a great time. I also keep up with my nieces, nephews and cousins. We exchange frequent e-mails and talk about our daily lives.