Sibling relationships are one of the most complicated yet significant relationships of a person’s life. Mostly, there is plenty of room for competition, jealousy, insecurity and disagreement because they share the same environment, parents and resources to thrive on. Even though the relationship can have a lot of negative elements, it is also one of the best and most stable relationships that one can have. Siblings are people one grows up with and shares a life with. These people know us inside out and stay by our side even after our parents leave, acting as a strong support system.

Although there has been limited research on how sibling relationships impact bullying, there have been widely accepted theories about how important sibling relationships are. Sibling relationships can also help people overcome and heal from traumatizing bullying experiences, research has shown. Here’s how sibling relationships can impact bullying.