Here’s The Thing About Your Family That Could Make You A Better Person

Sisters.Theyre great for having built-in best friends, chatting all night, and of course, "borrowing" clothes.

My sister and I are definitely all of that for each other, and in fact, thats the case for all of the sister duos and trios in my life.If you have a sister, you probably know just how special they are.Whenever you need a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear, theyre always there.And as it turns out, studies show that having a sister could actually make you a better human being! “They help you develop social skills, like communication, compromise, and negotiation,” said Alex Jensen, assistant professor in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University and the author of research into sibling relationships, said according toHuffington Post.

“Even sibling conflict, if it is minor, can promote healthy development.”

A 2010 study even showed that having a sister can benefit mental health.The study found that participants with sisters had fewer feelings of guilt, self-consciousness, and fears.