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How do you make up with your brother after a fight?

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Focus on forgiving yourself first—when we feel like we can forgive ourselves, we can more easily forgive others and seek forgiveness for ourselves. Once you talk to your brother, make sure that you're speaking honestly and saying what you're sorry for. Even if he doesn't accept your apology right away, you've done all that you can do by speaking from the heart.

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What if your older brother does not enjoy your company or is always cranky?

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Give him his space. It's normal for siblings to spend some time apart. Be nice to him and let him know that you'd like to spend time with him at some point.

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What do you say when your brother treats you badly?

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Let him know that it hurts your feelings. Ask him not to do what he did again and be kind to him to show him how you'd like to be treated.

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I have a little brother, and he likes to insist that I don’t love him, no matter how much I tell him I do. How do I make him get it?

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Just keep telling him you love him. It may take saying it many more times, but eventually the message should sink in.

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What if they don't wanna play with you and you feel lonely?

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It's normal for siblings to have time apart. Try calling up a friend to play with you instead, or take advantage of the alone time to do something you want to do, such as reading a book or playing a video game.

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What do I do if my brother wants to be around people his own age?

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That's totally normal and healthy for both of you to spend time with people your own age. You can still have a good relationship by spending quality time together when you are not with friends.

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How do I make my brother (who hates me) be happy and not hate me?

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You can't change the way a person feels, but you can do your best to rebuild the relationship. Be kind to your brother and let him know you'd like to have a better relationship with him.

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How can you rebuild your relationship with your brother?

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Be kind to your brother, show an interest in his life, and share your life wit him. It will take time, but it's possible if you're both committed.

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What can I do to help when he throws a fit?

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Ask him if there's anything you can do to help. If he doesn't respond, then you might just have to wait it out. Let him know you are there for him if he wants to talk.

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