Staying Close: Maintaining Relationships
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There’s no better relationship to maintain then a relationship between siblings. Your brother(s) and/or sister(s) will always be there for you, through thick and thin. They will provide you with countless memories and support throughout your life. However, it is important to engage in relational maintenance behaviors in order for these relationships to persist as the years go by. Some of these maintenance behaviors include positivity, openness and routine talk, assurance, supportiveness and humor. It is also important to refrain from using antisocial maintenance behaviors because these tend to decrease closeness in relationships. Lastly, another important factor to consider in a sibling relationship is if both people get a fair share of resources through this relationship.
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