Q&A

How do you let go of your siblings?

How do you let go of your siblings?

  1. Not all siblings are close.
  2. Assess the damage.
  3. Communicate your feelings — whatever the consequences.
  4. Make a plan together and track your progress.
  5. Set boundaries.
  6. Letting them go.
  7. Takeaway: It’s not forever, but distance is healthy.

How do I tell my sister to stop treating me so badly?

What you can do is tell her it’s no longer acceptable. Keep the conversation brief, firm and right to the point. Don’t argue too much. Lead the conversation to where you want. Tell her if she can’t be a supportive, caring and loving sister the it’s better to turn mute. You are not going to accept such treatment anymore.

Are siblings ruining your intimate relationships?

“Positive and close sibling relationships can be a wonderful thing and generate a feeling of connection. If they’re more conflictual, this can make future intimate relationships with peers or friends difficult because a negative type of template is already laid down,” says Karen R. Koenig, M.Ed., LCSW, author of The Food and Feelings Workbook.

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How do you have a healthy relationship with your siblings?

A healthy relationship with a sibling, according to family therapist Dawn Friedman, L.C.S.W., comes with an “open line of communication,” meaning, if you tell your sibling that they hurt your feelings, “they should be receptive to that, and be willing to meet your needs [for an apology].”

Is your brother or sister Ruining Your Life?

Brothers and sisters can cause as much strife in your life as friends or coworkers, and sometimes it can be hard to take a step back because of your familial obligations. Everyone has to find the right way to deal with their unhealthy family relationships, but the first step is identifying that your sibling is causing harm to your life.