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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think there are some aspects you have control over, like how close in age (somewhat) and the expectations you set (easier when first child is a little older but you can still do this to some degree with a younger child). My sister and I fought mercilessly growing up but became close in our 30s. We are only 18 months apart which was part of our problem as kids. My kids are still young, only 5 and 2, but we try to instill love and make sure they know how lucky and special they are to be sisters. It's early and things aren't perfect but they definitely love each other and play together well most of the time. [/quote]

I still think personality plays the largest role. My DH and his brother are only 16 months apart. As kids they played together well and weren’t competitive with each other. But as they aged, they grew apart due to completely different personalities and interests. As adults, the only thing they have in common is that they came from the same parents. There is no animosity at all, they’re just total opposites. They have several younger siblings and the levels of closeness between all of them depends on shared interests. [/quote]

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