Anonymous wrote:True for my family. My sister and i HATED each other until we were in our late 20s

Same

I have 2 boys, 22 months and one grade apart who are very close. I always say 90% of the time best friends and 10% of the time battling to the death over something stupid. They are 11 and 13 and sleep in the same bed even though they have their own rooms.

My children have a three year difference and it's perfect.

I think that’s the best combo for boys. Mine are best friends with common interests. They have harmonious personalities, and I am elated they will have each other for life.

Anonymous wrote:I just read a study that said same sex siblings two years apart are the worst combination for bonding. I was shocked. What is your own experience if you have this combo?

I have 2 boys, 2 years apart 6 and 8.

Nope I have two girls 15 and 17.
Inseparable and very tight.

I have two boys two years apart. They are very close and always have been.

DH has a twin brother. Separate lives. Never fought, just ignored each other. Now in their 50s, they have more communication.

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Anonymous wrote:Kids are spaced together so closely now, guess parents just want to get it done.

My parent is a ob/gyn and my siblings and I were all over 3 years apart.

People are having kids older, especially in this area. You're under the gun to knock them out quickly when you're starting in your 30s. Speaking from experience, not judgement.

It's not new. I'm 55 and 20 mos younger than my sister and 2.5 years older than my brother. My cousins (age 45-65) are all mostly 2 years apart from their siblings.

Anonymous wrote:Kids are spaced together so closely now, guess parents just want to get it done.

My parent is a ob/gyn and my siblings and I were all over 3 years apart.

People are having kids older, especially in this area. You're under the gun to knock them out quickly when you're starting in your 30s. Speaking from experience, not judgement.