to be as close as family members
so nah wie Familienmitglieder sein (so nah wie familienmitglieder sein)
"My best friend is like family to me."
"Mein bester Freund ist wie Familie für mich." (Mein bester Freund ist **wie Familie** für mich.)
to follow rules or procedures strictly
a constant source of annoyance or trouble
Spending more money than one can afford.
signs of problems or weaknesses in a system or relationship
to accept a difficult situation patiently
to reach an agreement after discussion or conflict