After years of loans and unpaid debts, a letter writer wants to step back from helping an older sibling. Dear Eric: My older ...

A new study from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) sheds light on how a firstborn child's behavior after the arrival of a sibling can predict the quality of their sibling relationship over time ...

The time I've spent researching adult sibling relationships and working with adults who struggle with their siblings has convinced me that therapists should be aware of 7 key issues. Adults with ...

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 ...

A big sister recently took the financial plunge to assist her younger sibling in leaving an unfulfilling relationship, igniting a dispute with the ex-boyfriend. The sister, who has always spoiled her ...

Family estrangement can bring up big, difficult emotions, and it’s not always about parents and children. By Catherine Pearson Looking back, Alice Lewin recognizes how her relationship with her sister ...

Dear Meghan: I come from a dysfunctional family where everyone is high achieving, but no one is close to one another. Growing up, emotional well-being and relationship building were not valued, only ...

Sibling relationships represent one of the longest‐lasting social bonds in human development, encompassing multiple dimensions of support, rivalry and emotional attunement. From early childhood ...

You handle your daily responsibilities, manage a household, and navigate the complexities of adult life with a level head. But the moment your sibling shows up, that put-together persona often ...