There's a love/hate relationship between almost all siblings. You get mad at each other just like you would anyone else. But, the bond I have with my older brother is filled with much more love and very little hate. He is truly the greatest, and here's why:

1. He has been my best friend from the very beginning.

No doubt he thought I was as annoying as could be sometimes. My constant desire to be around him, whether he had friends over or not, did not go unnoticed. But he also never made me feel like I wasn't welcome. He has been the friend that never gave up on me.

2. He's honest with me, even if I don't want to hear it.

He's willing to give me advice whenever I need it. He's also willing to be completely honest with me, even if it's not what I want to hear.

3. He has always been there, ready to kick someone's butt when they did me wrong.

Never afraid to tell me I'm wrong, and never afraid to stand up for me when someone hurt me. There have been times where he made it very clear that messing with me meant messing with him. And any of that made him more than upset.

4. He taught me how a girl should be treated by a man.

He always treats me with respect, and he also treats the women, or anyone really, with respect. He taught me that if I'm not being respected by someone they are not worth my time.

5. He supports me in everything I do.

No matter my goals, no matter my ideas, he has always been my support. Between switching school to choosing a career, he's been there every step of the way.

6. He encourages me to have fun.

Although he highly recommends doing the best I can at school, he also reminds me to save some time for fun and relaxation. That it's possible to go out with friends and still have time to get work done.

7. He reminds me that little upsets are not the end of the world.

He'll listen to my emotional rants and reassure me that things get better. When I'm having a tough time he's there to help me out and keep me sane.

Basically, he rocks.