My cousin and I were raised like siblings and have maintained that closeness into our thirties, but now that we both have families of our own, our spouses don't really understand the intensity of our relationship and we're starting to feel like we have to choose between honoring our bond and not making our partners uncomfortable.
More people experience this than they realize.
Family bonds that exist outside conventional hierarchies can create confusion and jealousy within nuclear family structures, forcing difficult choices about where primary loyalty belongs.
“Where Are You with Storge — familial affection?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.