Some friends and family members can be a financial burden to you. While others might not be behaving well which might make your relationship with them sour. It is better to be alone than to have worthless people around you. I know a family member who has sold all the inheritance his father kept for him and his siblings. He gambles and engages in drug addiction. His family members disowned him because it got to the level when he began to engage in criminal activities to get money. Like OP rightly said. Having family members and friends who are supportive of us is a priceless gift. A good family and friends are an inestimable blessing. Having somebody at your side when you need them is a big blessing that money cannot buy and we need.