My sister and I are almost 4 years apart in age. With that being said, we have gotten to the age where sharing clothes and her needing me to be her personal chauffeur is becoming an issue. Anyone who is the sister will understand that these struggles are unique to having one or more girl in the family.

1. They think your closet is their closet.

I don't have enough fingers to count how many times I have walked into my room with my closet and drawers in disarray because my little sister was rummaging through my clothes trying to find something to wear.

2. They think they have an on-call chauffeur.

They think that just because you can drive, it means that they automatically have a ride at any hour. Not only that, but they use you as a ride home for their friends. There's nothing worse than pulling up to a house and seeing a group of 6 young teenage girls walk out the door and towards your car.

3. Everything is a competition.

Literally everything. Whose food is better? Who's better at sports? Who gives the better Christmas presents? You can turn anything into a competition, and most of the time it didn't end well...

4. Youngest child syndrome is definitely a thing.

Your parents give them so much more freedom than they gave you. The freedom you have now was hard earned and now that you have it, you don't take it for granted. You are also way less spoiled than your younger sibling. Even though your parents will deny it, they know deep down that it's true.

5. Everything is your fault.

Every older sibling understands the panic that fills your body when your younger siblings starts to cry and you need to calm them down before your parents hear. No matter what or who the cause of the situation is, it will most likely be blamed on you (at first).

6. You two will always be compared.

Teachers that you had in the past will mess up and call them your name. People remember your sports accolades and your reputation in town. In school, in sports, in friendships... you will always be compared to one another, which may not always end well.

7. You are protective over them.

You really don't like to admit it, but you won't let anyone mistreat your younger sibling. When your parents yell at them, you feel bad and try to help. When they are upset because of friends, you try and spread some wisdom. When they struggle in school, you try and help.

8. Matching outfits.

Enough said. For the calendar, matching outfits for every month were a must. We always got matching Christmas pajamas on Christmas eve, and we always had to compare who looked better once we grew up and looked back on the pictures.

9. You will always have a best friend.

Not shockingly, my sister and I play the same sport(s), have the same taste in music, movies, and TV shows, and we understand our parents best (obviously). Regardless, they'll always be your best friend and you will always be theirs.

10. You love them no matter what.

There's no way you could possibly hate them, even when you try and convince yourself that you do.