Modern research echoes Adler’s theses. In simple terms, siblings differentiate themselves to reduce direct competition. If ...

Fern Schumer Chapman and her brother were only 2 1/2 years apart in age, but they were never close as children. As they grew up, the distance yawned between them: Phone calls went unreturned. When ...

Many adults figure out how to get along with their brothers and sisters by the time they reach adulthood. Many do not. Love and support often characterize families, and they characterize how siblings ...

‘As older generations live longer, more adults find themselves providing some or most of the care for their ageing parents.’Illustration: Hokyoung Kim/The Guardian When Katrina, 60 (who withheld her ...

Looking back on childhood, everyone carries memories and moments that quietly shape who they become as adults. For some, these experiences are positive and uplifting, but for others, certain ...

From Christmas clashes to sibling rivalry and betrayal by friends and partners, readers have been seeking advice from our experts this year about a range of issues affecting their lives. Here are some ...

Research from recent decades shows that versions of Kara’s experience are common for less favored siblings. In childhood, ...