Dear Eric: I have three adult children. About three years ago there was an issue, and my oldest, Doug, and middle, Linda, disrespected each other. It wasn’t a small issue, but (in my and my wife’s ...
Sibling conflicts over the care of elderly parents are quite common, along with disputes over estates and inheritance. Whether it’s disagreements on how much effort a sibling contributes, financial ...
Fern Schumer Chapman and her brother were only 2 1/2 years apart in age, but they were never close as children. As they grew up, the distance yawned between them: Phone calls went unreturned. When ...
Most Americans grow up with siblings, which means our siblings often know us longer than anyone else, longer than a spouse, longer than old friends. That does not mean sibling relationships don't ever ...
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Today is National Brothers and Sisters Day. It's a day dedicated to recognizing the unique relationship between siblings, but let's be honest, it's not always rainbows and sunshine, ...
Siblings of children with Prader-Willi syndrome feel stressed, lonely, and need better support says new research.
When it comes to our closest adult relationships, the ones we have with our siblings often take a back seat. Parent-child relationships, romantic relationships and peer relationships hog our ...
It may sound surprising, but relationship dynamics with romantic partners can have their roots in sibling relationships. Sibling relationship patterns often are overlooked as a possible source for ...