My younger sister is moving in with her future-fiancé. How to mark this passage, and what house-warming gift to buy them? [more inside]
posted by SebastianKnight on Nov 7, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I stop being jealous of my younger sister and pissed off at my mom? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 24 answers

I have a sister that I finally cut off when a friend of mine revealed she had stolen $400 from him years before, as she has done to her siblings. Her daughter was 10 at the time and was very hurt that I disappeared. At the time I felt that it would only make her life worse to explain that I left because I didn't trust her mother. Now that she is 25 I would like to contact her again and at least apologize and tell her I love her, but is that best for her? (BTW she lives with her father after a bitter divorce and has the some of the same feelings about her mother as I do. But I don't want to open up that wound, for sure.) Now that she's an adult, should I contact her again?
posted by PJSibling on Aug 29, 2009 - 34 answers

How can I "deal with" a very close family member with depression? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 2, 2009 - 39 answers

Please help me figure out how to deal with being close to a musical genius brother whose inability to get laid has led to outbursts that are traumatizing my parents and me. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 1, 2009 - 21 answers

I think my sister and her boyfriend have a drinking problem. How can we help? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo on Dec 28, 2008 - 25 answers

I'm mourning my sister. The catch? She isn't dead. She just isn't herself anymore. How do I go about this in a healthy way? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2008 - 22 answers

What should I do about a sibling that does not want to be in my wedding? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2008 - 36 answers

LoanForgiveness Filter: I just completed my first year with AmeriCorps and come to find out that the student loan forgiveness benefit doesn't apply to my Plus loan. So, can I take out a student loan for my brother and use the AmeriCorps benefit on that? [more inside]
posted by karyotypical on Sep 2, 2008 - 5 answers

I want to have a normal sibling relationship with my youngest sister. How can I begin to do this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2008 - 30 answers

Suggestions/Ideas/Advice for how to prepare/proceed for a sibling being taken out of the family home (and possibly into my own home)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 - 6 answers

How do I sell half a house to my brother, who’s living there? My only sibling and I have inherited our late parents’ house as part of the estate. He’s currently living in it, and is happy to stay and is interested in buying my half out. I don’t want half the house; I do want the money. [more inside]
posted by Savannah on Nov 7, 2007 - 4 answers

My brother and sister haven't spoken to each other in over a year. I love them both and wish they could resolve their issues, but is it really my business? Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by wv kay in ga on Oct 6, 2007 - 12 answers

My cats have suddenly become very aggressive towards each other. What gives? [more inside]
posted by kdar on Sep 24, 2007 - 12 answers

Seeking out a biological sibling, given up for adoption when she was born. How? Bad idea? [more inside]
posted by smorange on Jul 22, 2007 - 13 answers

Does anyone have any input on the dating prospects, histories, etc. of an only sibling of a mentally retarded person? [more inside]
posted by smallstatic on Jun 29, 2007 - 17 answers

My adult brother with various mental health issues (living at home with my parents in the Chicago area – near north suburbs) keeps going off and doing self-destructive...and illegal stuff. It’s getting worse, and it can’t go on. We’re clueless and scared. Help us, HiveMind! So much [more inside]
posted by shelbaroo on May 26, 2007 - 16 answers

Members of my family conspired to create a false identity for a sibling years ago--mine! How can I ensure that this ID is no longer being used? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 16, 2007 - 11 answers

Is there a term for a male's relationship to the baby that would've been born had he been endowed with two X chromosomes, or vice versa?
posted by greatgefilte on Feb 4, 2007 - 35 answers

What are the odds of a sibling inheriting the absolute opposite complement of chromosomes from their parents compared to another sibling? It has to be a pretty slim but not zero chance, right?
posted by geekhorde on Jul 27, 2006 - 13 answers

Help me tell my nearly 3-yr old about his new sibling. The baby is due in early August. Since we'll tell the grandparents over Christmas, should we tell our son first so he can take part in the excitement too? Or keep it secret because it's too far away for him to understand? I remember being quite jealous at age 5 when my own brother was born so I'm nervous about this whole transition. Parents of mefi, share your stories! What worked, what didn't?
posted by selfmedicating on Dec 14, 2005 - 14 answers

I am an adoptee, and this AskMe post motivated me to ask- to any of you who are A) adopted and searching, or B) adopted and have found Bparents or siblings or C) have anecdotes on how friends have found parents or siblings.... How did You/They eventually find their kin?
I am all over message boards, registries, etc. I'm looking for other options. Any input appreciated.
posted by exlotuseater on Dec 13, 2004 - 19 answers