Are there any benefits to having adult siblings?

[Marinetta]

My partner and I both have siblings but have infrequent contact with all of them and rarely see any of them. The lack of effort and interest comes from both sides and we aren't really bothered about the lack of contact we have with our siblings. The other day we were discussing the advantages and disadvantages of having siblings and we could not come up with any positives about having a sibling as an adult. Just wondering if everyone else feels this way about their siblings now they are an adult or are people still grateful that they have siblings now that they are older?

I love mine dearly but one is unkind and the other two takers rather than givers. All would House clothe and feed me without question and all would care for my children as best they could.

My only sibling died when we were in our 20’s and I miss him so much. We were friends.

for me there isn't. they exist but I don't see them

Also want to point out that there is a midway point between siblings having no interest in each other and siblings being very close. One of my brothers is big on family and the other, while pleasant, is very hands off and rarely makes contact. He isn't angry at anyone, there's no hard feelings--that's just who he is. The friendly brother is very hurt by other brother's seeming indifference. Sorry, I guess that I'm getting away from the advantages/disadvantages discussion.

I think siblings are great. I think the shared childhood memories are priceless especially as you age. I have seen friends put too high expectations on siblings, you have a shared childhood but you do have your own lives to lead.

I wish I was closer to my DB than I am. He'll ring me every few weeks and tell me every minute detail about his life, but obviously uninterested in my news. He likes to talk down to me a LOT. But I know he'd be there like a shot if I really, really needed him.

I get on great with my SIL but I get the feeling she's the reason DB doesn't visit, so am paranoid she secretly dislikes me. DB will suggest meeting up and it never happens.

I envy people who have close families who actively want to spend time together. I guess I'll have to have a few more DC and create my own.

I think it might just be your and your DH's families (bird of a feather?). I am close to my brother, and my husband is close to his siblings. I can't think of any of my friends that don't willingly spend time with their siblings either.

I'm extremely grateful for mine, and my cousins too.

My brother and I are best friends, I don't really get on with my sister but we're civil and we catch up every now and again. My brother and sister despise one another and will never speak again.

Sibling relationships are unique.