To be completely honest, I don't recall ever having a monumental, table-turning quarrel between a family member. My sister Andrea is eight years my senior, and my brother, Justin, who passed away when I was 14, was eleven years older than me. So we never really had brawls or major discontent between us because of the age gap alone. They were mature and beyond it, and I was naiive and too young to care while we were still under the same roof.
Being the lone kid in the house since 5th grade, I basically grew up an only child. I must admit that I was pretty damn spoiled, but I think that realizing the problem existed is the first step toward overcoming the "spoiled brat" persona. And don't worry, I'm well past that. Sure, I had my "diva moments" in my high school years, but who doesn't, right? (Politely respond with a "yes, of course" now.)
But all that aside, and turning back to the proposed question, one thing that truly bothers me to my core is when siblings have serious and relationship-altering quarrels. I simply cannot fathom 'hating' your brother or sister--your blood, your family. A sibling is a precious commodity and should never be taken for granted. No matter what is between them, I feel that a resolution is an absolute necessity. It just hurts me to know that there are people out there who could care less about their sibling's existence when I miss my brother every day of my life. Love your family like it could be their last day, because, well, you never know....
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