Our siblings are the most beautiful blessings of life. No matter how much materialistic wealth we possess or how popular we are. The love, care, and warmth given by a sibling is unmatched. Whether our life is sailing through good moments or bad moments, the therapy of a sibling is beautiful and heart-warming. They understand our emotions deeply and guide us to make the best of the moments and achieve success. We all know during childhood; we share a good bond with siblings as we grow along with them. However, when we become adults, we get busy with our careers and get involved in our friend circle, giving less priority to our siblings.
But we should consider one thing blood relations are for a lifetime. Henceforth, we must build a strong bond with them as adults too. So, here is a guide to strengthen our brothers and sisters. Have a look at it:
- Communicate More: In today’s tech-savvy world, there are a lot of modes that you can use to communicate with your siblings. He/she is just a call away. You can even ping them on WhatsApp, textbox, or send a DM on Facebook. You must try to regularly connect with your siblings through video chats or if he/she is living nearby, you can even visit them. Share life updates, and listen attentively about their life experiences. Be supportive and encourage each other to chase dreams and achieve success in all the phases of life. Even if your sibling is located out of India, don’t forget to send rakhi to Canada during Raksha Bandhan. This will help strengthen the bond between each other even if you’re miles apart.
- Spend Quality Time Together: As an adult, it’s not important to meet your cousin each day. But what’s more important is to make time for shared activities. Plan outings, vacations, and family gatherings to create lasting memories. Even simple activities like cooking a meal, watching a movie together, or going for a hike will provide opportunities for meaningful connection. Make plans to enjoy festivals, dance together, enjoy delicious food together, and click selfies. This kind of experience will build an eternal bond with each other.
- Respect Differences: When we grow up, we develop our personality and there are chances we develop an ego and point out differences. Acknowledge and respect each other’s differences in lifestyles, beliefs, and personalities. You can embrace diversity within your family and celebrate differences of each other. You must not compare yourselves to one another and concentrate on accepting each other for who you are. Also, it will help you transform your personality. You can develop a new attitude or a skill learned from your cousin.
- Follow Traditions: Traditions intact the familial relationships. Come together and follow traditions whether it’s related to the celebration of a festival, attending a pooja, making donations, or hosting a ‘Bhandara’ on sacred dates. These rituals will strengthen your bond and provide opportunities for continued connection. For example – During Raksha Bandhan, you must follow family rituals and tie a Silver rakhi. Prepare food that matches the occasion.
- Express Gratitude: Expressing gratitude is also essential for nurturing a strong bond. Take time to sincerely thank you for their presence in your life and shower unconditional love upon them. Let them understand how much you appreciate their care and devotion. By regularly expressing gratitude, you will strengthen your relationship with your siblings. It will create a sense of connection within your family.
By following these strategies and investing time and effort into your relationship, you can form a bond that will last forever. Remember, building these relationships requires commitment, however, the reward of a close sibling bond is so solid that withstands the tests of time.
