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”
My sister and I are eight years apart and in two different states. We are both widows now and have ” reconnected,” and it is great. We talk daily and do sister road trips…next trip in just nine days! So thankful for her.❤
I have a twin sister. I agree. All the reasons above is what makes my sister great. If all else fails, I don’t go to google, I talk to my sis x
My sister is my best friend, confidant, partner in all crimes (good and bad) and my entire world. I would be lost and much less of a person without her. I love her very much!
I have 5 beautiful, caring, loving, sweet, smart, kind, sisters. I could go on and on….
Such a well written and accurate article! My sister Amanda is brilliant, one in a million! She encompasses all of what you mentioned (to me) but to a greater level than most. I can only hope my daughter is blessed with a baby sister, can’t imagine my life without one!
My younger sister, Mary, followed me everywhere, so, I would sing to her, Mary had a little lamb whose fleece was white as snow and everywhere Mary went , the Lamb was sure to go. Mary was the sweetest and kindest person I have ever known. She was gracious and giving to everyone. She supported me in all of my endeavors and even more than my husband or our parents. She was the Pillar that I clung to when everything around me would fall apart. My sister was killed by a MSSA Staph infection from Barnes Jewish Hospital ER on June 21. 2019. The tears won’t stop flowing even though she is now with the Mary of our Lord. Sisters are blood and come before all others.
My sister and I are 5 years apart. I was more of a second mom, and I think that’s s why we are not close. Two very different people. One ultra responsible, one very much the opposite. Makes me sad, and I don’t know how to fix it.
It’s awesome to see not all sisters are nasty. Your comments somewhat restore my faith in family. Guess its not suppose to be my reality tho. I thought my sister was my best friend ever, had my back and was always there for me. Lol turns out she’s a backstabber. Helped ruin my marriage by taking to my ex behind my back. Stabbed me in back when our mother passed away and in the end stole thousands of dollars from me.
Lmao … ohhhh yeah … they’re just bloody lovely!!!
My sister is 11 years older than me. She has always been like a second mom to me. She is there no matter the day, time, or situation. She is like a second mom to my 3 boys now. We fight and make up in the same sentence. She is always there to give me advice when I need it whether or not I want to hear it or not. I’m not sure what u would do without her!
My sister is loving, encouraging and so very supportive. She loves the Lord and is soooo much fun.