I’ve always loved my sister more than anything. Now, a study has shown exactly why having a sister is so great!

A study published in The Journal of Family Psychology has found that having an older sister actually makes your life better! During the study, researchers looked at 400 families with multiple siblings; one of whom was between the ages of 10-14. The researchers found that having a sister promoted positive mental health in their siblings.

The study also found that those who have sisters also had a greater capacity to empathize, communicate, and resolve conflicts. The study was led by Professor Laura Padilla-Walker, who said that though people with sisters may fight with them, “as long as they have affection, the  positive will win out.”

Fighting among siblings actually helps people regulate their emotions, which is a crucial skill later in life. If you have a sister, you are more likely to talk out whatever issues come your way in life.

In addition, boys who grew up with sisters are better communicators with women in general. On top of that, the study revealed that after the siblings parents pass away, sisters do more to keep the family together.

Though sometimes you may have big fights with your sisters, these are just bumps along the road of life. You should always remember that your siblings will often be with you for your entire life, so you should always keep them close and let them know how much you really love them!

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