Cue the sibling arguments...
A study has shown that having a brother can make you a better person
Researchers at Brigham Young University have found that growing up with a brother can make you more sympathetic.
They also found that having a close sibling relationship can promote selflessness in teenagers.
Laura Padilla-Walker, a professor in BYU’s School of Family Life said:
“In our study, most relationships were not as important for boys as they were for girls,”
“But the sibling relationship was different—they seemed to report relying on sibling affection just as much as girls do.
It’s an area where parents and therapists could really help boys.”
According to Motherly, sisters who grew up with brother are better at communicating with men.
They also report that when your brother is your best friend, you're likely to feel less stressed.
A 2011 Developmental Psychology study found that being around your best friend can cause lower levels of cortisol, meaning less stress.
