Growing up in the same home, makes your relationship with your siblings unique

When I was younger and sometimes fought with my siblings, I’d wish that I was an only child. Thankfully, not all wishes come true, for now that I’m older, I’m grateful for having them in my life.

Life Coach Johannesburg

Growing up in the same home, makes your relationship with your siblings unique, without saying a word, they just get you. Because there is no model for a perfect relationship between siblings, we have to create and mold them as we go along. Forging relationships with someone of the opposite sex or even colleagues at work can be hard work, as human beings we have a natural desire to impress. The best part about family, there is no need to impress or be anything other than your true-self. I guess they stuck with you no matter what, unfortunately because of this, many people tend to take their siblings for granted.

It’s because they are always there for us that we should protect and cherish this relationship more than any other.

• Show that you care– if a family member has done something you appreciate- no matter how small thank them. By showing them how much you care, you will encourage them to do the same in return.
• Listen – we all need a shoulder to cry on every now and then, be a good listener, (even if you never liked the boy your sister is crying over), respond with love.
• Empathise – don’t react in line with your feelings, get into your sister’s shoes and try to be understanding.
• Let go of your ego – Every family has their share of problems, competing for mum’s affection, and dad’s time. Fighting over everything from clothes to boyfriends. Saying you sorry or forgiving someone doesn’t mean you lost. It just makes you a better human person.
• Have fun together – Be goofy with your sister, everyone else will judge you.

Be the exception to the rule, despite having less time and more responsibilities, be generous with your time when It comes to your family. You never know how quickly days, months and years can pass until oneday, you will realize there’s nobody there to act goofy with.

Author: Suyan Budhoo – Life Coach Pretoria

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