This was posted online a few weeks ago.. but I just had to re-post. :) Although I believe that some of it has to do with gender – societial expectations and all – I do have to agree with that last bit that it is more about personality.
Telegraph.co.uk posted an article on the 3rd of April;
“Having a sister makes you happier and more optimistic, say psychologists”
Having a sister makes you happier and more optimistic, a new study shows, but the same is not true for having a brother.
Growing up with at least one girl in the family also makes people more able to cope with their problems, according to the study.
Daughters tie loved ones closer together and encourage them to communicate their emotions more effectively, the researchers believe. Read more »
