Five benefits of having a sister
As someone who’s got a sister, this piece is more of a first-hand experience. So, I can attest to the fact that it is amazing to have one. And of course, then can indeed be a bit of a pain sometimes, and sure, sibling rivalry comes with its territory. Generally speaking. However, a sister is the best reward your parents can give you. But that doesn’t just offer two or more closets for you to choose from when you’re growing up, though, as it turns out, having a sister is quite beneficial to both your mental and physical health.
“Sisters are the second versions of mothers. They will give you advice, protect you, scold you, but will never tolerate if someone hurts you.”
Various studies show that having a sister comes with its perks. For instance, it has a positive effect on siblings generally. In addition, sisters bring something to families – something that brothers alone don’t seem to, and often make for happy children who grow into happy and mentally healthy adults. In summary, they are awesome.
So, the next time you go into a raging spat with your sister over something you’ll likely forget in no time, remember that it’s just an obstacle. In the long run, you’re happier and healthier because of your amazing sister. By the way, here are five benefits of having a sister.
- They make us feel fewer negative emotions.
Sisters are a major factor in siblings having healthy emotions. A study carried out at Brigham Young University showed that people with sisters experience less loneliness, feelings of fear, and less guilt overall compared to people without sisters. Also, amazingly, as they get older, they’re more likely to talk about things they won’t discuss with their parents.
- Sisters make you nicer.
People with sisters are kinder, even if they do bicker with them – this is according to a study carried out in 2010. Researchers found that sisters have the biggest impact on adolescents when it comes to how nice they are. So while brothers have some bearing on how an individual ends up, sisters’ presence in one’s life will help promote the likelihood of harmony.
- They bless you with more love
A study carried out in Bringham Young showed that people with sisters report a huge feeling of being loved compared to those without sisters. This was more prevalent in the case of adolescents who were going through a terrible patch in their life.
- They make you feel more balanced.
The lines of communication become more open when you have a sister. Communications become more balanced. According to research carried out by Tony Cassidy, a researcher at the University of Ulster, emotional expression is key to good psychological health, and sisters have the natural gift of bringing this to a family.
- Having a sister means fewer chances of divorce.
Another research also confirmed that the more sisters someone has, the more likely they will manage their marriage. In other words, avoiding divorce is one of the perks of having a sister. And according to Donna Bobbitt – Zeher, a professor of sociology, with each additional sibling someone has, the likelihood of divorce is reduced by an astonishing 2 percent.
