what is a sibling relationship
The importance of siblings. 'My sister and I are very close and weâre in touch a lot, yet itâs not an easy relationshipâ, says Marie, 36, of her sister Kate, who is two years older. âOften Iâll come off the phone feeling irritated and somehow dissatisfied. A sibling relationship is likely to be the most enduring of our lives. The impact they have on our young and adult lives is enormous â they shape our history and our character, to a far greater extent than is usually acknowledged.