How birth order traits can affect our relationships

Are you the first-born, youngest, or middle sibling in your family? Perhaps you’re an only child? Whichever spot you occupy, chances are you share personality traits with others in the world who share the same birth position.

Of course, there are many theories as to how our personality forms, adapts and is affected by one’s external environment. Birth order theory was developed by Alfred Adler in the 20th century, which stated that the order in which a child was born, impacted his or her personality.

If this is so, what are the implications for a person’s ties with others, who may or may not share the same family spot?

In this video, therapist and author Nedra Glover Tawwab elaborates on how birth order roles shape a person’s outlook and ways of taking action, and how to apply that knowledge to forge better relationships.

View the original video here.

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