If you’re fortunate enough to have a sister, you know that the bond between you is so strong, almost nothing can break it. Let’s look at all the amazing ways that having a sister you’re close to will change your life for the better.
Just an idea, but before we go any further, why not do something nice for your favorite sibling? Maybe make her a sweet treat like an Orange Creamsicle Pie or a batch of sweet Citrus Blossom Cookies. She’ll love that you thought of her!
7 Reasons Sisters Are the Best
1. They help each other dial back the crazy. They are a sounding board and a trusted advisor for one another. Having someone to support and encourage you on the regular is as good as a big dose of medicine sometimes.
A study at Brigham Young University in Utah found that “sisters seemed to help siblings avoid negative emotions. Those adolescents with sisters were less likely than those without sisters to indicate feeling lonely, unloved, guilty, self-conscious and fearful. It didn’t matter whether the sister was younger or older, or how far apart the siblings were age-wise.”
2. Sisters help reduce the likelihood of divorce. Okay, so we all know having a sister doesn’t take divorce out of the picture for us. If only. But, it’s interesting to learn that for every sibling a person has, their chance of divorce drops by 2%.
Apparently, all that quality work sisters do (known as fighting) makes us better at working out our differences with a spouse.
3. Sisters help each other be better communicators. Makes sense seeing as how sisters tell each other absolutely everything. Those late night sisterly talks about all the things that are important in life prepare women to be more open with their life partners later on.
4. They are second moms. When they each have kids, the other steps in and becomes a default bonus mom for her sister’s children. She is there when they are sick, or for their celebrations, and she’s right there for all mundane things like learning to ride a bike or tie shoes. Speaking of aunts, read all the reasons we think being an aunt is so wonderful.
5. Sisters are low-key gangsters. Anyone who messes with one sister will feel the wrath of the other. Being in that line of fire is not a place anyone should ever want to be.
6. Sisters fight. Sisters make up. The content of the fight will be forgotten by the time they are eating cheesecake and laughing. Who else can say that?
7. Sisters show up. Whether it’s 3 AM or in the middle of the workday, sisters will always answer the phone. They never have to face sadness or fear alone when they have each other.
What’s the one thing that makes your sister so awesome?
Brag about her in the comments and then for sure share with her so she can read all the good things you have to say “behind her back.”
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194 comments on “7 Reasons Sisters Are the Best Ever”
I am blessed to have one amazing, beautiful, younger sister, whom I look up to. I regret not being a good big sister to her. Probably one of the only regrets I have in my life. I didn’t start getting along with her until I was pregnant with my first son @ 16 years old. It was then that I started to appreciate and love her deeply. Now at 34 and her 30, I can not see living my life without my sister, my best friend, my other half. I love you seesee! (Raeanne Zamora)
I have one sister. We are nothing alike but fit so well together. When she needs to be strong I can depend on her and when I need to be strong she knows I will be there. She is my best friend! We can be sad but always end up happy just because we have each other to make things better!! Love my sister!!
We are sisters, yes us three, without each other, we would not be, the strong, the smart, the crazy sometimes, always there to lend a hand. We are sisters, yes us three! Love to both of mine.
My sisters are loving & caring, we love spending time together, listening to the good, and sad things, and we laugh with each & at each other, we feel not right when we miss the time we usually spend together, we are friends, and the love we share is like no other, the laughter & tears brings us closer & blessed, love my sisters!
My sister Julie has always been there for me. She sjpports me in everything I do she believes in me. Ahe is my best friend and confidant I can tell her anything she may not always agree with me but she always has my back. I love you Julie Ann
I have lots of sisters and we love being together, we live in different states but stay connected and plan family gatherings fishing in Alaska, celebrations in Hawaii, Birthday parties in Denver, family reunions in Idaho and Utah. My sisters are my best friends and each one of them has special talents, humor, love and laughter when we are together.
I was so blessed to have 8 older sisters. They are the reason I am the person I am today. Each of my sisters also became a mother and best friend to me over time. They were my role models for everything, my values, courage, compassion towards others, what it takes to be a good mother, strength even in the worst of times, the power of trust and faith, how to cook and bake like a pro, loyalty and the importance of being self sufficient to ensure your family is always well cared for. Most importantly was their unconditional love. Others come and go in your life but a sister will never leave you. No matter how unlovable you might feel, a sister will show you that it just isn’t true.
This is a generalized assuming article that breaks the hearts and frustrates the numerous sisters/siblings who have broken and/or terrible relationships with their sisters. Real life is not so simplistic. Sorry, not sorry.
I’m so lucky to have my Shel Bel as my sister. Our late night talks, wearing the same outfits, arguing with each other, agreeing with each other, puzzles in the dark, same laugh, cherished moments, having each other’s back! Love Yas Sister!
My sister is the best she always has my back no matter what! She makes me feel good about my self and she helps me understand something if I need help with it!