You always hear about that overprotective big brother figure in the lives of young ladies, but what about the greatest little accident that came into your life unexpectedly when you were so close to being an only child? Your little brother can be the weirdest, stickiest, little human being, but when you break it down, he really is the greatest. Here’s why:
1. He’s honest
No one is more honest than an innocent little kid who loves you more than anything. He always has your best interest at heart and has no problem telling you how it is.
2. He is a good judge of character
Who else is better at picking out if that girl is your real friend or if that boy you’ve been talking to is really as great as you think?! He has no problem analyzing the people in your life and telling you how it is.
3. He protects you
When you ignore all of his judgement on your “BFF” who ended up backstabbing you and that perfect, beautiful boy with that cute smile who tore your heart to shreds, he’s the first one by your side. He may be little, but no one messes with his big sister.
4. He learns from your mistakes and past relationships
He may be young and you might think he has no idea what’s going on, but he really is silently taking notes of what your girlfriends think is funny or cute and what that boy who hurt you did so wrong. He knows how to talk to girls and he’s learning from you and your past on how women should really be treated.
5. He deals with your mom while you’re at school
No one knows better than you and him how crazy your mom actually is and while you’re at school, he’s the one dealing with her mood swings and crazy antics.
6. He then calls you just to bag on your mom
When he’s had enough of her demands and rules, he calls you. After all you are the big sister and, in his mind, you are next in line to having almost the same power as a parent and can talk some sense into your mom and tell her to go easier on him. Also, you know that phone call is going to consist of you two telling “crazy mom” stories to each other to reiterate how crazy the crazy can get and to get a good laugh on mom’s behalf.
7. He doesn’t steal your clothes
When my mom was pregnant, all I wanted was a baby sister. I bought dresses and everything. You can only imagine how much I balled my eyes out when I found out my dreams of a little sister were being crushed by a baby boy in my mom’s tummy. Now, though, I am grateful. He doesn’t steal my clothes or makeup. Sure, we fight, but we do our own separate things and that’s the way we like it.
8. He’s your biggest fan
He’s there at all your sporting events cheering you on, even if you are just the cheerleader cheering on the team. He is there when you get your license and can’t wait until he’s as old and as cool as you. He admires you and is your biggest advocate whether he shows it or not.
9. He loves you unconditionally
He is one of the few males in your life who loves you through the good bad and the ugly. When you feel like nothing is going right and everything you do is wrong, your little brother knows how not true that is. He could watch you mess up a million times and to him you’re still perfect.
10. Most importantly, he’s your best friend
He’s there through it all no matter what and that’s exactly where he’ll stay. He may annoy you and get on your nerves beyond belief, but let’s face it, he learned his humor and attitude all from you…how could he not be your best friend?!
