Becoming estranged from a sibling can be devastating, even when it also brings a sense of relief. Here's why it happens, and ...

Dear Eric: I have always been close with my only siblings, my twin sister (67) and our brother (72). But sis and bro have had many issues over the past few years and bro chooses to distance himself ...

The power dynamic in families can be highly problematic as a parent ages. Often, one adult child has authority over decisions about the aging parent. Things can go wrong when that power is misused.

Sibling estrangement can be a wrenching, devastating experience, as a brother or sister must adjust to life without a crucial family member. Or, if the relationship was toxic, it can be liberating.

When we think about the relationships that shape us, we often default to discussing our parents. Decades of psychological research have explored the influence of parenting styles, attachment dynamics, ...