Why Do Some Siblings Become Estranged?

[Nomad]

Sibling relationships can be complicated, and some brothers or sisters grow apart. Have you experienced sibling estrangement? What caused it? Was it family conflict, life changes, or unresolved childhood issues? Do you believe such relationships can be repaired?

 

[cherry123]

Happy that'd it has never happened in my family. The main cause to me seems it is always siblings rivalry and lack of understanding

 

[King Belieal]

siblings relationship could be repaired. it is one of the easiest relationship to fix but sometimes, we allow pride get the most of us. I've had issues with my sibbling for a long time, we were missing each others company as we were far apart. we just didn't have the courage to fix it. when everything was resolved years later, i discovered it was linked to an unresolved childhood issue

 

[Urvashi]

Sibling estrangement can happen for many reasons, childhood rivalries that never healed, differences in values or lifestyles, unresolved conflicts, or even family favoritism. Sometimes, one sibling sets boundaries to escape toxicity. Distance can also make relationships fade. In the end, not all family bonds naturally withstand the test of time.

 

[lens]

Family feuds that result in child estrangement appear in multiple ways based on various causes. Lifetime differences in child issues combined with contrasting values and different life choices frequently create a separation between siblings.

 

[eldavis]

Yes this kind of situation is usually common in most families. I think this usually happens when they lack that strong bond. They have been apart for a while and before you know it they are used to not communicating with one another for long and they start doing their own things.

 

[Niyi Briggs]

I think unresolved childhood issues is the major reason why siblings get estranged as they turn adults. And one of those issues is always power struggle that started from childhood. It can destroy family bonds entirely.

 

[Lolita]

Siblings can become estranged for many reasons, for example unresolved childhood conflicts, jealousy, differing values, parental favoritism, or major life events like inheritance disputes or family trauma. Over time, poor communication or emotional distance can widen the gap, making reconciliation harder. Sometimes, protecting one's mental health means setting firm boundaries—even with family.