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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193 comments on “7 Reasons Sisters Are the Best Ever”
My sister Rebecca is the most absolute best friend in the world!! I would not be who I am without her!! She completes me!!
I’m lucky enough to have 1 sister and she is my best friend! I would do anything for her and I would be lost without her.
My sister was all this and more. My second mom, my little sister/daughter, my advocate, my true friend, unconditional love, the best times of my life were when I was with her. We laughed until we cried, talked on the phone for hours. We got in bad fights but forgave eachother so quickly it would shock the rest of the family I called her at my saddest darkest moments and she was there. Never have I felt such unconditional love. We helped eachother in our hardest times, we both have what we had when we had nothing. She is an angel and she changed my life forever. She was the greatest blessing of my life.
I didn’t get my best friend until after 8 brothers. Maria is the most precious gift, other than my 3 children, that I’ve ever been blessed with. I thank God for her always!
I have three sisters, the second oldest passed away three years ago. She had ALS I miss her a lot. My oldest sister has Dementia and I miss her as well. My youngest sister next to my husband has turned into my second best friend! Love my sisters more than chocolate! ❤️
I was really interested in this article but when I read it I realized that None of these are true for me and my sister.
My sister Julie is the best and I don’t know where I would be without her in my life! She has always been there for me and talked me off the ledge on many occasions! She has also always been my biggest fan and makes sure to show it in how she celebrates my birthday every year! She is also the one who has made me an Aunt and that has been the best gift ever! She is an amazing Mom and I admire her every single day! I love you Jewels…I’m beyond blessed that God gave me you as my sister ❤
My Sister, Jayme, and I are close. She moved to CO when my hubby and I and kids did and brought our Mom here, too. She’s a few years older than I am, but she’s been there through thick and thin. I wouldn’t have it any other way!
I love you, Jayme.
I had 4 sisters,but 2 passed away.We were all close.I hang out with one more than the other,but I love each one equally.We had a wonderful mother who taught us how to love
My sister and I have pulled each other from some very dark places in our lives. We always have each others back 100%. When one of us had a broken heart, the other’s heart breaks for the other. When someone says or does something negative to one of us, the other is right there ready and willing to fight the battle with the other. My sister is my best friend in tbe world and I cannot imagine my life without her.
I love, miss, and cherish my sister’s more than anything in the world…they are always there for me no matter what, they make me laugh, they always lift me up, and listen to me when I cry…there’s nothing better than having a sister, and I am sooooooo lucky I am bless with two!!! The only thing better is our mom, we all three love, admire, and of will ALWAYS treasure our mom!!! (Besides the fact, she gave us life!!!!!!!) ❤️
I have 3 sisters. One passed two years ago in an accident. I miss her so much. My partner in crime lol. I love her so much. I don’t know how I could survive without the other two. If you have a sister tell her u love her everyday. You never know God’s plan
I wish I could attest to this! Reading this and the comments below have made me weep. I have a one and only one sister…however I do wish I had more! The one sister I have is 9 years older than me. Even being that much older she could be a great friend, someone I could talk to about anything, not judge me or ridicule me for my mistakes in life, the one who builds me up when I feel like I’m on the bottom of the sea…but no. She is haste full, ignorant, judge mental and cold hearted towards me. My brother on the other hand, who is 3 years older than her, she would stop anything to be there for him, do ANYTHING for him, when I was sick and in ICU for a year she showed up but made sure everyone knew she took the time out of her precious day to be there. I was just 21 and in the hospital for a year my even bigger P.O.S. Brother never came to see me and never checked by calling either! But anyhow my sister then moved me in with her and her family for about 6 months, she made everyone and their mother believe she was taking care of me everyday and spending all this time helping me get back to me when in reality her mother-in-law was the one who was there every single day no matter what. She is the one who helped feed me and get my meds and iv going and such NOT my sister!
Glad for everyone else who has the amazing sister/s I am jealous! I do envy you! Keep them near and dear and close to you always!
I have a bonus Mom and a best friend through it all.
I adore my baby sister! She is my truest, always loyal to me and as a family in general, she may get fire breathing mad at me from time to time but it is all because she loves me so dang much!!
I am the oldest of us 3 but I am the one that looks up to my baby sister and brother they are the role models in my life!! ❤️
Oh my goodness all of these are so true and I’m so thankful for my twin sister! Oh boy did we fight and like gangster’s fo sho!! LoL love you sis!! ❤️❤️❤️
My sister is the best in the entire world. There are a million reasons I can say this but the one that is at the top of the list is this:
In 2012 I was diagnosed with breast cancer which had gone into my lymph nodes. I was told by my oncologist that if I could possibly take time off of work I would probably want to because of the nasty side effects I would be experiencing during chemo. Unbeknownst to me, my sister, Ann Sciabarrasi, told her boss she was going to take the summer off so she could care for me. My husband was working crazy hours & had a difficult time dealing with all of this so I pretty much moved in with her & her husband & she took care of me both physically & spirituality. I am eternally grateful to both her & her husband, David for their unselfish sacrifice. They represent the hands & feet of Jesus.
When I was growing up my parents got divorced. My sister was like a second mom to me and really helped raise me. Her and I are best friends and I feel so thankful to have her. She really shaped me into the person I am today!
She is honest with me. She will tell me things that I may not want to hear but need to hear to put things into perspective.
I am very lucky to have five sisters. We have made it a tradition to have an annual sister reunion for the past 28 years or so lasting at least 3-4 days each time. It has not always been easy. Part of our reunions have been devoted to working on our relationships. I love the support and care that we share for one another and the shared history and understanding. I am the oldest of the sisters so I feel like my younger sisters help keep me young!