My family can't understand why I might need to eat more, and tell me it's greediness.

"My family doesn't always understand why we are here," he said.

But both families understood well the meaning of family unity.

But, he said, his family understands, because it is only short term.

My family and his have understood each other times out of mind.

His family doesn't understand what he is talking about.

Most families, though, understand the precautions and are grateful for the security.

It is not, however, something that most dying patients and their families understand, he said.

It's especially important that your family and friends understand this.

When you open up, your family can better understand what you're going through.