Short messages on Family issues and relationships from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.

Read more about the article Siblings can become best friends
Best friends image by cherylholt

Siblings can become best friends

Your brother or sister may turn out to be your best friend someday. Many siblings fight and compete with each other while growing up but become very close when they get older. As you grow up, your friends might change, but your family is yours forever.

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Read more about the article Take turns for attention
Family by Shaun Martin

Take turns for attention

All children want attention from their parents, but sometimes you need to take turns. If you’re feeling ignored, talk to your parents. If a parent knows you’re feeling left out, together you can figure out ways to help you feel better again.

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Read more about the article Focus on small, present things
Walking Between Trees by Stanley Zimny

Focus on small, present things

If your pet has died, try not to obsess over “When am I going to get over this?”. Instead, focus on small steps in your adjustment process: put away the leash; be able to pass the park without getting upset; and, eventually, feel the urge to get a new one.

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Read more about the article Talk sibling arguments out
Family by Shaun Martin

Talk sibling arguments out

Try to talk arguments with your sibling out. This might be hard because they might be at a different maturity level than you. They might not react the way that you’d like, but there are a lot of benefits to discussing the issue.

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The Argument by Firesam!

Sibling arguments

Many times, small sibling arguments are triggered by bigger issues. They borrowed something and didn’t return it, or they told your parents about something you did wrong. You might think they get more attention, or that people unfairly compare you to them.

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Read more about the article Sibling rivalry
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Sibling rivalry

Siblings often compete over their parents’ attention. This is called sibling rivalry, and it could be the reason why you fight with your siblings – but it doesn’t mean you’ll never get along with your brother or sister, or that you can’t be good friends.

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Read more about the article Sibling relationships can be complex
Jealousy by Luke Saagi

Sibling relationships can be complex

The hardest people to get along with can be the people you’re closest to – like your brothers and sisters. The relationships that you have with your siblings can be a lot more complex than those you have with others, which can cause you to get more upset.

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Read more about the article Practising gratitude gives perspective
Listen to your Mother - LA by Lisa Sjolund

Practising gratitude gives perspective

Write down everything that is good and positive. Are you thankful for a loving mother? A supportive father? Even something like having a roof over your head counts. Write it all down and reflect upon it. Practising gratitude can give you perspective.

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