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

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 ...

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 ...

Sibling conflicts over the care of elderly parents are quite common, along with disputes over estates and inheritance. Whether it’s disagreements on how much effort a sibling contributes, financial ...

Most Americans grow up with siblings, which means our siblings often know us longer than anyone else, longer than a spouse, longer than old friends. That does not mean sibling relationships don't ever ...

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 ...

Sisters are often the real MVPs — they help you, have your back, and sometimes even bail you out of sticky situations. But that doesn’t mean they’re immune to the occasional fight. One woman shared ...