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RELATIONSHIPS

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SIBLING RIVALRY TO

SIBLING REVELRY By Cindy Lugo

he sibling relationship attachment and some women and go in life, a brother or sister
is unique in that it is find security in residing together remains a part of your family’s
the only continuous later in life. They share expens- DNA, which makes this unique
Tfamily relationship es as well as the peace of mind relationship invaluable. Espe-
that endures from childhood that their sibling is close enough cially in cases where siblings
to old age. Sibling bonds are to come to their aid in a crisis. reconnect for the purpose of
cemented with a shared past Life experiences are sometimes caring for ill or aging parents.
and while rivalry may have the catalyst for bringing adult Whatever the reason siblings
played a part in youth, it often siblings together and a renewed gravitate closer as they get older,
wains with maturity. As a result, bond is formed resulting in there is certainly a reason for
siblings gravitate to each other feelings of solidarity and close- celebrating a relationship con-
in the senior stage in life with an ness. Whereas friendships come nection that lasts a lifetime.
appreciation for the benefits the
relationship can provide. Adult “Sibling relationships outlast
siblings can be potential sources
of financial, physical, emotional marriages, survive the death of
and psychological support in parents, resurface after quarrels
old age. Companionship is a that would sink any friendship.
valuable asset shared by siblings,
especially in situations where They flourish in a thousand
brothers and sisters never marry, incarnations of closeness and
or a sibling has lost a spouse and distance, warmth, loyalty and
all of their children have grown. distrust." - Erica E. Goode
Sisters often share a special

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