Everyone knows that sisters represent the extremes when it comes to relationships. One minute you're screaming and hurling insults at each other, and the next you're laughing until you cry about some crazy inside joke. No greater aggravation exists on this planet than a sister. But no greater supporter, confidante, or partner in crime does either. At the end of the day, your sister is pretty much your built-in bestie. Here are a few reasons why.
1. You survived childhood together
2. You both have to deal with the same dysfunctional family
No apologies, awkward explanations, or embarrassment is required when talking about your family to your sister; she's part of the craziness! Whether it's listening to your parents sing '70s music loudly and off-key on road trips or sitting through all the drama and uncomfortable hugs from extended family members at reunions, you've both been raised in the crazy and contribute to it every day.
3. Fights are a normal part of the relationship
Tears, profuse apologies, and promises never to fight again have no place in your relationship with your sister. You have been perfecting arguing techniques for years to use against her. Loud, wild screaming matches and even knock-down, drag-out fights are the norm for you two. You're not afraid to tell it like it is, and neither is she. Then, the next day, you're back to being besties! Fights are just fights between sisters.
4. Your sister understands and accepts your weirdness like no one else can
She watched you develop into the person you are today, so she understands more than anyone else the reasons behind your weirdness and brushes it off as totally normal. You don't have to suppress your natural tendencies to speak your strangest thoughts or act like a complete and utter goofball. Your sister might laugh or roll her eyes, but she effortlessly accepts the wackiest aspects of your personality because she has adapted to it over many years.
5. And finally, your sister has your back 24/7
Let's face it, your sister will go to extraordinary (sometimes super embarrassing) lengths to protect you. She teases and tortures you constantly, but if anyone else even thinks about treating you badly, it's on. If a mean girl spreads vicious gossip behind your back, she'll confront her and take her down. If a guy broke your heart without a care, she'll rip him a new one. Whoever dares to bully you will rue the day they were born when your sister hunts them down. Rue it, I say!
