So if you find yourself wanting to say "We're like family," but you're really kind of asking for a favor, clarify that, say, "Hey, you know, we actually need this deliverable a week sooner.
Entonces si tienes ganas de decir “Somos como familia” pero en realidad quieres pedir un favor, clarifica eso y di: “Oye resulta que necesitamos el producto una semana antes.