Published: Irish Independent
Author: Tanya Sweeney
Expert Opinion: Dr. Malie Coyne

“sibling envy in adulthood is a stagnant, secretive emotion that finds its insidious expression in anger and deep resentment. Sibling rivalry extending into adulthood is more likely to happen if it goes unchecked in childhood.”

“Seek help for sibling conflict if it is so severe that it is leading to marital problems or problematic family relationships, or if it creates a real danger of physical harm to any family member,”

“Seek help, too, if it’s damaging to the self-esteem or psychological wellbeing of any family member.”