Especially when they have careers and families of their own? Isn't that kind of sad?
2006-06-14 05:41:21 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
yes it is sad and I have experienced it in my own family and it seems to change it I have to make all the effort so I dont anymore...
2006-06-14 05:46:13 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we dont play Barbie dolls together anymore, and we are not geographically close, but our relationship has vastly improved, being as we are both able to relate to each other like adults. We were always close, and the fact that 3 siblings live in 3 different countries and see each other once a year (if that) has by no mean runied our friendship. In addtion, I have 2 kids and both my sisters are struggling to conceive, while I have a low-pay job while my sisters are high fliers, and while all our husbands are from different countries. we still manage to find a common bond, and love each other for the problems each other has
2006-06-14 12:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by Leah S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are generalizing.
It is not always true. It depends on the siblings and circumstances.
If they want to have a relationship, they will cultivate it. Just because you have a family does not mean you don't see them.
When I was a kid, we would get together with relatives, and most lived quite a ways from us. As adults, we lived in different states making it much more difficult to see one another, but that's why we have email and phones.
2006-06-14 12:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think all depends on how you get along with your siblings I have 8 brothers and sister though I am today closer with one of my sisters then anyone ones of the family. Now my kids 2 sons they are 22 and 20 and today they are close they do things together and spend time with each other but yet they have totally different life styles and friends so yes you can still be close guess it depends on how you get along and remember to keep that bond as you get older.
2006-06-14 12:46:14 · answer #4 · answered by wildrose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how close they were to begin with. And of coures they will grow slightly distant, just because you've got a lot going on in life when you're an adult. But as long as you call or email or talk often, then it won't be a problem. And there are always holidays, if you can't see them any other time in between.
2006-06-14 12:45:28 · answer #5 · answered by Carrie P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is sad. My teenagers were very close until my 18 yr old died. It was so hard on my 16 yr old daughter. But, I believe that they would've stayed in touch, even with families. They were just that close. But, in general, they do get caught up with there careers and family, and they separate. But, so do we, where our friends are concerned. Think about it. Try to remember you best friend in high school. If she has a family, do you ever hear from her. If you do, you're a better person than I am. They were there when my son died. But, until then, I hadn't seen nor heard from them for years and then when they left the funeral, I didn't see them again.!!!
2006-06-14 12:50:23 · answer #6 · answered by americanhousewife2005 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not always true. I have become closer to my brothers as we have grown into adults. We have more in common now that we have families of our own. Even though we live in different states we are closer than when we lived under the same roof.
2006-06-14 12:45:29 · answer #7 · answered by yummymummy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think thats true. I know many people that hardly talked to their siblings as kids, and became best friends as adults when they finally realized how stupid is was b5. My sister and i havent said more then 4 words to eachother in about 3 months, i hope it can get beter as we get older and move out, i think it can happen.
2006-06-14 13:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by Shea 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, my mom and her siblings are still very close I see my one aunt everyday and my other aunt on the weekends. And then her two brothers live in Florida but she calls them all the time and they her other brother lives in the mountains and they talk all the time. I always talk to my brother and sister. I think we went an hour without talking once.
2006-06-14 13:01:55 · answer #9 · answered by Rachel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that we (sister and I) have gotten closer as adults. I do think that I have made a conscience decision to be the one who reaches out more often. But then she is way busier than i am has two kids.....i don;t mind making the effort.
2006-06-14 12:50:39 · answer #10 · answered by Wild seed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister and I are 6 years apart. Now that she is 18 I talk and hang out with her more now then before. Guess it all depends on age difference and location of your family.
2006-06-14 12:49:11 · answer #11 · answered by peacefreak2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋