Most people assume sibling relationships will always bounce back, no matter what. But the truth is, some patterns from childhood can quietly chip away at those bonds over time. Small moments — a ...

She texted me on my birthday last year. Just the standard message—”Happy birthday! Hope you’re doing well!—with a balloon emoji that felt like it came from a stranger. I stared at it for a while. This ...

Childhood resentment, gendered chores, and one brother who turned her spotless home into a rotting landfill, this is no ordinary sibling fight. She drew the line with locks, trash, and tough love. But ...

Research on adult sibling relationships suggests that the transition to adulthood is a critical period for sibling bonds. If ...

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 ...

Most siblings know exactly how to push each other’s buttons as kids, but the real challenge arises when this behavior carries over into adulthood. Do you ever notice that no matter how much you feel ...

Dear Eric: My sister, age 86, and I, 84, have two younger brothers, 77 and 74. We have all been invited to share Thanksgiving with one of my brothers and his wife. We siblings are spread out ...

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 ...

Growing up as the family's designated mini-parent leaves invisible scars that show up decades later in boardrooms, friendships, and relationships—turning helpful instincts into exhausting patterns ...