The disadvantages of a sibling relationship
You might sometimes wonder what you ever did to deserve a brother or sister! Between sympathy and rivalry, the relationship between siblings can be very complex… This is an opportunity to learn how to accept differences and live with someone who’s not like you.
To remember
👉 Living with a brother or sister means navigating between companionship and arguments.
👉 Even if their ages and personalities differ from yours, learning to get along with them prepares you to better manage relationships in everyday life.
Why do I have conflicts with my brother/sister?
Proximity
Whether we like it or not, we spend a lot of time with our sibling(s), and they can get on our nerves!
Age difference
Being very close or very far in age can result in differences in interests and values, which can lead to conflict.
Character traits
Just because you’re siblings, it doesn’t mean you resemble each other, and that’s normal. Sometimes these differences can lead to tension.
In conclusion: Having a brother or sister means living with someone who’s different from you. And since you can’t escape, you might as well learn to live together!
Learning to live together despite everything
In conclusion: having a brother or sister means learning to live with someone different from yourself. And since you can't run away, you have to learn to live together!
This learning of differences will be very useful to you in various life situations. There will always be people you like less or with whom you have more difficulty getting along. Having a brother or sister is a great opportunity to practice!
