Siblings

    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings? 2 (technically 3)

    Full? half? Step?
    Sister-Full , Brother- Half, Step -Sister

    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    both

    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    My Brother(Eddie) -is 10 years older then me. Yes definetly, when he was going through things in High School and we would have been great freinds, I was 6 years old playing Barbie.
    Holly(Full) -16 months apart. Good relationship. It affected our relationship being so close in age we got annoyed at eachother alot.
    Step-Sister- 5 years younger. Yes she is stil in 8th grade and boy crazy and acting stupid thinking she's cool. Can't relate to her.

    Good relationship or bad?
    Good with Holly, Eddie- he doesn't talk to us. Lives in SF with his real dad and reletives, and belives we do not exist.....not his fault though...my read Dad(his step-dad) caused LOTS of stuff.
    Sonia- dont have much of one because I don't see her much and she is my step sis

    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    I feel I was favored a bit, because I was the youngest.
     
    Yet I also feel my brother was favored by my mom because she felt she has to make up for what my dad had done to him.

    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    My mom was pretty equal - but read above
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
     
    My sis(holly) yes I would. Brother- No I can not relate to him. Step sis-no



    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    I feel I would prefer it to be my duty. Bro and Sis can be selfish at times.
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    If I had kids I would totally trust my Holly, pets nope


    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling? I hope they view me as  good sibling.
    I know my brother has pushed himself away from us because of the hurt my father did to him.
     
    • Silver
    Do you have siblings?
    yes

     
    Full? half? Step? 
    2 full sisters 
     
    Brothers..Sisters..Both? 
    no brothers..I always wanted one though 
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    I'm the youngest...one sisters is 4 years older than me & the other one is 6 years older. Well, I know when we were younger they got annoyed with me hanging around..you know not cool to have your baby sister hang with you & your friends. But now I get along great with them..but they are at each others throats sometimes..I guess cause they're closer in age. They're getting better though. 
     
    Good relationship or bad? 
    I think it's really good..yeah we have arguements and stuff but we always make up. It bugs my mom how we get in an argument and then an hour later we're back to laughing and joking around.
     
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one? 
    I'd like to think I am but I'm not really sure. Actually I'm not sure if my mom really likes any of us. And I probably am the favorite with my dad since I do a lot for him (buy him groceries and give him gas money when he's broke).
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get? 
    Yeah..when I was 10 my oldest sister (16 at the time) had her first kid and I felt at that point that I was being ignored because of my sister...like if I wanted something my parents always said no because they had to do for my sister & her son...I used to get so mad but I love my nephew very much so I got over that quickly.

    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common? 
    I think my oldest sister & I would've hit it off right away if we weren't sisters but with my middle sister I'm not sure. I probably wouldn't have liked her at first & came around later..she can be b*tchy sometimes. My oldest sister & I have the same kinda goofy, joking around personality and we have similar tastes in music (except she doesn't like country) so we go to rock concerts together & stuff. And my middle sister and I both love country music so I go to the country concerts with her and watch Nascar races with her. 
     
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why? 
    I can almost guarantee that when my parents are older and need taken care of I will be the one that has to do it. I already do a lot for my dad and my middle sister doesn't get along well with our dad & my oldest sister is too wrapped up in her kids & boyfriend to worry about our parents. And my mom can be a real pain so I doubt the other two will jump at the chance to take her in. I actually am roommates with my mom because she can not afford her own place...but that's mainly because she doesn't like to work and often takes off early and refuses to work a 40 hour week (she's only in her early 50's with no health problems). Sometimes I feel more like the parent then the child. Unfortunately, I think that taking care of my dad might be coming sooner then I'd have ever thought because he's having some medical issues and might have to go on disability..if he does he will lose his apartment because he won't be able to afford it. So he'd probably have to move in with me if my mom would allow it. Although she probably won't since they are divorced and she hates him..but the sad ;part is if the situation was reversed and my dad & I were roommates and my mom needed a place to live he would let her move in.
     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets? 
    I can trust my middle sister to take care of my cat..not sure if she'd wanna take care of the dog..she always hated dogs but she does seem to like Timber...she might be alright with him. And my oldest sister I'm sure she'd try but I wouldn't trust leaving my cat or dog with her if I went on a trip because her kids are careless and would probably leave the door open & they'd get outside. 
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    I hope so. I loan my oldest sister money a lot and hardly ever get it back...and I try not to complain about it. Only one time we got in a huge arguement because she borrowed $80 from me and didn't give it back when she said she would and here I was completely broke while she had my $80. And I'm sure my middle sister would say I'm a good sibling because she stays at my house every weekend to spend time with me. She wouldn't do that if she didn't like me.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    yes

     
    Full? half? Step? 
    Half sister, half brother, two adopted brothers, and 3 full sisters

    Brothers..Sisters..Both? 
    Both

    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship? 
    13, 14, 5, 1 year older then me and 1, 4 years younger then me. 7 siblings in total. Its hard to say I am closer with my two oldest siblings and even though my younger siblings are closer in age i cant seem to find anything in common with them. We still talk alot and tell each other everything but I seem to have a more respectful relationship with my two oldest siblings
     
    Good relationship or bad? 
    Only one bad. My one adopted brother just didnt make the right choices in life and I havent heard from him in years. You always wonder how he is doing and if he has straightened up his life but a part of you keeps your distance because it is so easy to get sucked into and hurt by someone that is addicted to drugs.

    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one? 
    I am the most versitile sibling. I talk and hang out with all but one of my siblings. where as my younger sisters dont talk to the older brothers and sisters and vice versa
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get? 
    The youngest got alot more material things then we did but when she was growing up my parents were more well off. I am more grateful for my upbringing then hers because i feel i apreciate more things in life and understand that if you want something you really have to work for it.

    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common? 
    most likely not. there are quite the age differences between all of us and my younger sisters are my complete opposite

    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why? 
    No. I seem to be the rock. When something is going on with mom and dad they call me to ask for advice. it is not that i am closer to my parents i just seem to be more level headed and can offer more sound advice
     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets? 
    um my youngest sibling i would trust my beloved dog and cat to. She has an amazing connection with animals and treats them well. my older siblings think that ;pets should live outside so they would be a big no.
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling? 
    It really all depends on the day and which advice i am able to give them. It really rotates with me. I try to be a good sibling by offering them support but I am also trying to teach my younger siblings that sometimes they have to do things for theirselves and to stop calling me to make their decisions all of the time
     
    • Gold Top Dog

    Do you have siblings?

    Yes
    Full? half? Step?
    1 half, 1 full.
    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    Brothers only.
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    Half Bro- 10 years older than me. Strangely our age difference doesn#%92t matter much
    Younger Bro- 5 years younger than me. Age mattered when we were younger but not anymore.
    Good relationship or bad?
    Older- Decent, he is the most immature person I have ever met, so sometimes I have to step back & count to 10 before continuing our conversation.
    Younger- Great, we are a lot alike & have a great time together.
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?

    I#%92m the favorite girl.
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    No, my parents were very fair to each of us.
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    Older- No
    Younger- Yes
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    Older- Can#%92t take care of himself or his family most of the time, so he wouldn#%92t get the opportunity to make decisions.
    Younger- He & I will make decisions together when the time comes.
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?

    Older- No, his kids have lived with me before & I really didn#%92t want him to have them back.
    Younger- Takes care of the dogs from time to time & calls to talk to Chyna & Bevo.
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    I am confident that both of them view me as a good sibling. I think I am a good sibling.
    • Gold Top Dog

    Do you have siblings?
    Yes

    Full? half? Step?
    Full

    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    Brother

    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    There is a 7 year old difference between us. I think it did affect our relationship when we where younger it's go away since little sister isn't cool thing to have hanging around, but now that where older we have a better relationship.

    Good relationship or bad?
    Good relationship we get along preety much ok except right now he is driving me crazy about love is bunch of BS and that he might as well give up on it.

    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    Heck no I'm not the favorite that is my brother's position. He can get away with things and not have to worry about a fight when it comes to me if I slip up on something or anything it's alway rubbed in my face.  My mom is willing to do anything and help out with my brother when it comes to me I hardly get squat.

    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    Yes, My brother was given money to get things and could a few tapes or cds while I was never given money instead I had to wait until I got a job to be able to get things.

    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    No, we don't have hardly anything in common with each other except for NASCAR.

    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    Yes, I think when it comes to decisions on parents it will be his duty.

    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    When it comes to my pets I think he can handle Blue for a few days he just needs to make sure that he knows Blue's nutritional needs and Mocha as well.  As for the chins there is no way he could be able to since Tigger hates him and he doesn't know anything about them or their needs.

    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    It just depends on the day and what I'm feeling. I try to be a good sibling trying to help out or lend support when needed, but there are times when I just don't care and want you to shut up to go far away.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    yes

     
    Full? half? Step? 
    full
     
    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    Brother, One 
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship? 
    2 years 
     
    Good relationship or bad?
    Awesome, we've always been close.
     
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one? 
    I was the favorite with my dad, Mark was the favorite with Mom, now that Dad is gone, mom "shares" us equally.
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get? 
    No, everything was cool.
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common? 
    I don't find that you need to have things in common with your friends.
    I probably would choose him as a friend.
     
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why? 
    It's funny this question came up.  My mom and I just last week made all her funeral arrangements.  She has been bugging me for a while to do it, and I finally took her.  Although, I'm the executor of her will.
     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets? 
    Yes, of course.
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling? 
    With all the health issues my bro has had, I bet he thinks I'm nagging him too much lately...but it's only cause I care... 
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    yes, two
     
    Full? half? Step?
    1 full and one step
     
    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    [color="#009933"]Sisters only.[/color]
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    one is 23, I am 21, and the youngest is 17.  No, if we were closer or farther apart in age, things would still be the same.
     
    Good relationship or bad?
    Good.  I see Jennifer(older) about twice a week but I only see Ashley once a month, she is usually at school.  We get along better now that we are grown!
     
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    My dad actually told my husband that I was his favorite daughter!!! I feel special!
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    Definately!  The others got to do things that I couldn't do.  Even my younger sis could stay out later than me.
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    That's tough.  I would have them for friends but we have very little in common
     
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    Well, my parents are divorced.  Jennifer would help me out with mom, But as far as dad goes, it'd be up to me.  Dad and I are CLOSE and Jennifer was never really there for him when needed.  Ashley would probably stay out of the middle of it since he isn't her real father.  Both Ashley and I would agree on what to do about Sandy(stepmom) She and Jennifer don't get along too well.
     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    Tried that once with Jennifer and that will NEVER happen again.  Ashley is still too immature!
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    I hope they would!  I have ALWAYS been ther for them.  Even if they did something stupid or that I didn't approve of, I was there.  I think that is better than most bros/sisters
     
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    Yes

    Full? half? Step?
    2 half sisters (one has the same dad and the other has the same mom), 2 step brothers and 1 step sister.


    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    Both


    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    The oldest one is about 6 years older than me and the youngest is 11 years younger than me. Yes it definitely affected our relationship! The only one I ever lived with is my half sister that has the same mom. I was like a live in babysitter and had to watch her every day immediately after school, every Saturday, every spring break, Christmas break, entire summers. I definitely feel like 3/4 of my teenage years were stolen from me and still have some resentment issues. [:(]


    Good relationship or bad?
    At one point it was horrible, now we see each other a few times a year and we're getting along the best we ever have, although the root issues are still there.

    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    I'm the black sheep of the family. [&o]


    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    My younger sister is just like my mom, so they relate to each other MUCH better. They're like best friends and I never had the same kind of relationship at all. With the 3 step siblings of my stepdad that I lived with. I definitely felt like he favored them over me. Everything I did was wrong, and they could do no wrong.


    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    No, we clash and disagree on almost everything.

    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    Yeah, I do trust them to make those decisions. My younger sister is a really good person and MUCH more involved in the family than me.

    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    I wouldn't trust some of my parents with my animals, who are my "kids". My mom doesn't like dogs and my stepdad has more of the old school thinking and thinks I'm crazy for some of the stuff I do for Gingerbread. On the other hand, my biological dad and half sister from him are Gingerbread's god parents! They take as good care of their animals as I do and my older half sister even gives her guinea pigs Christmas presents, Easter presents, etc.

    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    No probably not. I always felt like I didn't belong, was an outcast and wasn't liked, so I tended to withdraw to myself so they think I didn't/don't spend enough time with family.


    Honestly, family stuff is THE biggest hurdle in my life. My parents were very critical and I didn't have what felt like a secure, nurturing home. It's affected every aspect of my life and my self esteem as well. At 29, I'm still working on it and I think I will always be insecure and feel a little unworthy and unliked.


    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    Yes
     
    Full? half? Step?
    One Full.
     
    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    Brother
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    4 years apart.  I don#%92t think this has affected our relationship
     
    Good relationship or bad?
    Good  
     
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    My parents never played favorites.
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    I think my parents spent more time with my brother since he was involved in sports and I wasn#%92t
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    Maybe   We do have some things in common but he is a wild spirit and I#%92m more of a home body
     
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    Yes.  Me and my brother had this talk a while ago that we would both take care of them as our parents get older.  I have to pull the plug when the time comes tho  
     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    Yes for the most part lol He loves my animals specially the German Shepherd.
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    Yea for the most part since my brother came to me with the girl problems when he was younger instead of talking to dad.  He though since I was a girl I had all the answers to all his questions.    
    • Gold Top Dog

    Do you have siblings?
    yes

    Full? half? Step?
    2 full

    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    Sisters

    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    1 sister is about 15 months older, and the other is 6 1/3 years younger. I don't think it affects our relationships in the way it would be expected to.

    Good relationship or bad?
    very good with my younger sister, ok with the older one

    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    I am most definitely my dad's favorite, my younger sister is my mom's favorite
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    My older sister definitely got more patience, and help than the rest of us. I feel likek my younger sister gets catered to more than my older sister and I did.

    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    Definitely not my older sister, but I probably would be friends with my younger sister if we weren't related and we were close in age.

    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    Yeah, I think they could be trusted.

    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    Not my older sister, but I would trust my younger sister.

    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    Yeah, I think they do, and I think I am too.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    yes
     
    Full? half? Step?
    1 Half sister, same Mom.
    1 full sister

    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    Sisters only.
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    6 years older than one, 12 older than the other  (I am 25 (on Friday!!!), One is 18, and the other is 12)
     
    Good relationship or bad?
    I am much closer with my youngest (half) sister, although I'm more of a mother figure to her.  My other sister and I just completely clash.  I try to avoid her usually, she just brings me down.
     
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    I am the favorite of my mother.  My full sister was the favorite for our dad.
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    yes everything.  I was always good, they didn't have to worry about me...although maybe sometimes they should have  [;)]
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    No. Not hardly anything in common.
     
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    Definitely my duty.  The youngest will be too young and the other is way too selfish and immature.
     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    Nope.  No responsibility.  Maybe someday my youngest sister, but not the other one.  Ever.
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    Their view???  Yeah, I think so.  But the middle sister has tried so hard her whole life to be different than me, I think she resents me a bit.  I know I have been a good sibling.  I have done so much for them, especially the middle sister, that she better see me as a good sibling [:)]
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    yes

     
    Full? half? Step? 
    full 
     
    Brothers..Sisters..Both? 
    one brother
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship? 
    14 years...a little bit because he was an adult when I was young, but now that I'm older, it really doesn't matter anymore. Most people don't know that he has a sister, though. 

     
    Good relationship or bad? 
    good 
     
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one? 
    We're so far apart that my parents practically raised separate families.
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get? 
    No, we're both equal scavengers, especially when it comes to finding food at our parents' house.
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common? 
    Yeah, sure.

     
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why? 
    Yeah, we're ;pretty much have the same way of thinking here.

     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets? 
    Pets...questionable lol, children...yes...figure that one out lol.
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    Sure. We really don't intefere in each other's lives so there's no room for argument. [:D]
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings?
    yes
     
    Full? half? Step? 
    1 sister who was adopted at birth, prior to me being born naturally

     
    Brothers..Sisters..Both?  
    sister
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?  
    She is 5 yrs. older, and if she were 2 or fewer yrs. older, we may have been closer

     
    Good relationship or bad?
    It's average.  We get along but have absolutely nothing in common and don't see each other often.


    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one? 
    I am the favorite and she'd agree and feel it is true rightfully so.
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?  
    Money to help with her mistakes.  I was good so I didn't get money.
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common? 
    No.  Nothing at all in common.


    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?  
    She'd probably make good choices for them... better than for herself.

     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets? 
     
    Kids, yes.  Pets, maybe for a short time.
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    I looked up to and admired her as a child.  I think the roles are reversed now.

    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings? 
    yes

     
    Full? half? Step? 
    full 
     
    Brothers..Sisters..Both? 
    brother.
     
    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship? 
    about 18 months. i think because we are close in age, we had no problem sharing friends and are into a lot of the same things, lifestyle-wise.
     
    Good relationship or bad? 
    every day that goes by, i wish i lived closer to my brother.  my husband and i have considered moving to his state just for that reason.
     
    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one? 
    our parents hate both of us[;)][;)] (kidding) 
     
    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get? 
    oh, most definitely YES. when i got kicked out, they gave him my car.  when he crashed my car, they bought him a jeep, which, by the way, was my DREAM car.
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common? 
    hmmm... if we weren't related then we might not have been great friends, no.  maybe... the circumstances surrounding who becomes a friend are too complicated to assess this issue.
     
    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why? 
    my brother is far more level-headed than i am, so i think it's going to be mostly him.
     
    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets? 
    [color=#000000]without question.[/color]
     
    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    i think we have the archetypal "sibling" relationship.  i remember fist fights, i remember secret collaborations.  i remember covering each other's a**es, i remember ratting each other out.  now that we're adults, we have a great working relationship.  i consider myself blessed that my brother, sister-in-law, DH, and myself look forward to spending time together.
    • Gold Top Dog
    Do you have siblings? 
    yes

    Full? half? Step?
    full, and a twin cousin attached at the hip at birth

    Brothers..Sisters..Both?
    brother. and my twin cousin mentioned above, 

    How far apart are you? Do you think this aspect affects your relationship?
    I am a year and a half older than my bro and 2 months older than my twin cousin.

    Good relationship or bad?
    I have a great relationship with both.

    Are you the favorite, do you feel they are, or is there not one?
    I think my bro and I are loved equally bt our parents...at least as adults we are.

    Did you feel they were given things from your folks, as far as time or patience or material things, you yourself did not get?
    We both got different things....but overall it was probably equal.
     
    Would you choose them as a friend if you were not related? IOW Do you have things in common?
    Most definatley.  We are so much alike.  We even look alike.  And when no one else understands me, he always does!


    Do you trust them to make decisions about your parents when it comes time or do you feel that's more your duty? Why?
    If it came to my parents I fear I would have to make a final decision about things but hope he would always give me his input....he doesn't like conflict or to make decisions without my input about certain things. 

    Would you trust them with things or people most dear to you? Kids, spouses, pets?
    For sure...he has already showed me he will do what it takes to take care of my loved ones and if he was available I would trust him fully.

    Do you think they view you as a good sibling? Do you think you are a good sibling?
    I think we both feel that we are the best of friends and love each other dearly...yes, we both feel we are good siblings to each other.  We had  lots of different types of experiences together..and as much as we may have thought we hated each other at one point...we are the very best of friends now!