Is it OK to not love a sibling?

It’s not abnormal. There are many people who have no relationship with their siblings/a sibling. You are under no obligation to have a congenial relationship—-or any relationship, for that matter—-simply because you have the same parents. Being siblings is an accident of biology.

What do I do if I hate my siblings?

Here are some tips.

1. Don’t yell or scream at them. This is just enabling how they solve problems in a toxic way.
2. Have some boundaries.
3. Give them problems they can solve together.
4. Sometimes, you should let them talk it out.
5. Finally, go to counseling if the fights continue.
6. How often do siblings argue?

Why won’t my siblings open up to me?

There doesn’t have to be a reason for it, but sometimes you’re just not comfortable enough with your sibling to open up to them. We all have our people whom we trust with our secrets, but if that person isn’t related to you, it’s no big deal. There can still be a solid understanding that you care for them, without you having to confide in them.

Why is it so difficult to be an uninvolved sibling?

It can be very difficult for someone on the “outside” who has never cared for an elder before to understand and anticipate a caregiver’s or senior’s needs. Some uninvolved siblings complain that they don’t feel in the loop regarding their parents’ care, and this does happen.

Is your sibling not contributing to caregiving?

Unfortunately, though, this is rarely effective. If you have a sibling who you feel is not contributing to Mom or Dad’s care, it’s important to consider if you have directly asked them for help with caregiving and given them a chance to participate.

Should you be closer to your siblings?

If there is only a year or two difference between you and your sibling, you’re likely to be closer because you’re going through the same things at the same time. But when there’s a bigger gap, you don’t have many similar experiences to commiserate over. 2. You Have Little In Common