As the years go by, we all grow old.
As we move into our old age, our relationship with our siblings also needs to be carefully maintained.
Especially in a society like China, which values family and affection, getting along with relatives requires more care and wisdom.
1. Avoid talking about money
As the saying goes, "Brothers, settle accounts".
In our later years, we should be more aware of the deep meaning of this sentence.
Between siblings, once money is involved, it is easy to have conflicts and disputes.
It's not that family affection becomes fragile in the face of money, but money itself is a sensitive topic, and if you are not careful, you may touch each other's bottom line.
Imagine that at a family banquet, if sensitive topics such as inheritance distribution and loan repayment are suddenly brought up, the originally warm and harmonious atmosphere is likely to become awkward or even tense in an instant.
To avoid this, we should learn to avoid talking about money when we are with our siblings.
So, what if there really is a financial problem that needs to be solved? It is advisable to communicate privately with the parties involved or seek professional legal advice to ensure that the issue can be resolved appropriately and fairly.
In this way, we can not only protect family affection, but also protect our respective rights and interests.
2. The economy is different, but the interaction is moderate
Depending on the life experience and circumstances, there may be a large gap in the economic conditions between siblings.
In this context, we should recognize that economic disparities can bring psychological disparities and discomfort.
If the economic gap between siblings is large, then the party with the better economic situation should be especially careful not to flaunt his or her wealth, and the partner with the lower economic situation should also avoid dependence or jealousy.
Maintaining moderate interactions and respecting each other's lifestyles and choices is the key to maintaining a harmonious family relationship.
We can choose to focus more on shared interests, family chores, or reminiscences rather than focusing too much on material differences.
In this way, the friendship between brothers and sisters can be more purely manifested, regardless of economic conditions.
3. Keep your distance between partners
Later in life, our social circles may become smaller and smaller, and family relationships become more important.
However, we should maintain a certain sense of boundaries when dealing with siblings and their partners.
Although we are all a family, too close contact can lead to unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.
Especially between partners with siblings, it is better to communicate and communicate through siblings rather than direct contact.
This will not only avoid conflicts due to inappropriate words, but also maintain harmony and respect among family members.
Of course, this is not to say that we should deliberately distance ourselves, but rather maintain a proper sense of proportion in our relationship.
At family gatherings or festivals, we can greet and communicate warmly, but in our daily lives, we should still keep a certain distance.
4. Be kind to your children, but not overdo it
Many elders like to show love to their juniors, especially the children of their siblings.
However, over-spoiling or favoring a child is likely to lead to family conflicts.
We should understand that every child is the heart and soul of his or her parents.
If we favor one child too much, it may make the parents of other children feel resentful or jealous.
Therefore, when dealing with the children of our siblings, we should try to be fair and impartial and not overly favoritistic.
Of course, that doesn't mean we can't be nice to our children.
On the contrary, we can give them care and encouragement when appropriate, but we must be in a good way to avoid unnecessary family strife.
Family affection is one of the most precious treasures in our lives.
In our later years, we should cherish the friendship with our brothers and sisters and maintain this rare family relationship with all our hearts.
By avoiding talking about money, being mindful of financial disparities, keeping a distance from our partners, and treating our children well but not excessively, we can better enjoy the warmth and happiness that family brings.