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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

Help! My Sister Is Trying to Ruin My Perfect Wedding Day. I Think She's Going to Regret It.

If you'd asked me what to do before you got frustrated with your sister and expressed it, I would have encouraged you to be a bit gentler with her. The commentary about insanity and moving on was unnecessary. She's obviously very hurt (making irrational demands, yes; but in pain, too) and didn't need to be told anything that would make her feel worse about herself.
Relationships
#family-dynamics
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: Our niece boards with us for college and has acquired a fancy new wardrobe - we fear she is stealing

fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Parenting

When Siblings Collide

Sibling conflict is rooted in evolutionary competition for resources and identity.
Family dynamics and parenting styles significantly influence sibling relationships.
Conflict resolution strategies can enhance emotional intelligence and sibling connections.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Relationships

Asking Eric: Why did nobody stop the high-strung sister from stealing the valuables?

Focus on your relationship with your spouse rather than trying to change family dynamics.
It's best to respect your spouse's wishes in dealing with their sister.
Consider avoiding direct interaction with the sister to maintain peace.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Dear Mary: Our niece boards with us for college and has acquired a fancy new wardrobe - we fear she is stealing

Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

When Siblings Collide

Sibling conflict is rooted in evolutionary competition for resources and identity.
Family dynamics and parenting styles significantly influence sibling relationships.
Conflict resolution strategies can enhance emotional intelligence and sibling connections.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How elder care can rupture sibling relationships: I didn't have much choice'

When Katrina, 60 (who withheld her last name for privacy), moved in with her family in Mexico during Covid, it made sense for her to manage her aging parents' medical care; she's a nurse. Her sister, who has an MBA, took care of the administrative tasks. It was the first time the family had all lived together since Katrina was in high school.
Public health
#parenting
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Dear Abby: Our father was a terrible person, but I still can't get behind my sister's plan

Siblings disagree about celebrating an abusive father's death; most refuse the proposed death-day party while one sister demands attendance and threatens estrangement.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Can You Claim a Baby Name Before You're Even Pregnant?

Claiming a baby name among siblings can cause tension and many consider earlier disclosure or first-claim etiquette to determine rightful usage.
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