9 Bizarre Ways Your Siblings Affect You as a Grown-Up

Having many siblings lowers your divorce risk

If you come from a big family, you may be less likely to get divorced. Ohio State University researchers analyzed data from 57,000 Americans over a 40-year period and found that those with siblings are more likely to stay married than only children. Each sibling decreases a person’s divorce risk by about 2 percent. (There are diminishing returns: After about seven siblings, there’s not much additional payoff.) Bigger families may allow more opportunities to practice good communication, empathy, and negotiation, skills that may fortify marriage. Learn more about why your siblings are some of the most important people in your life.

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