Ah, sisterhood, one of the most precious and special bonds you can have in life. Growing up with an older sister is a blessing in more ways than one. On top of all of the memorable times you share with her, you also learn a lot from her, too. Whether she is actually teaching you something, or you have just picked up tips from her by watching watch she does, everything you learn has importance in some way. These are just nine of the many important things you learned in life growing up with an older sister.

1. The importance of sharing.

Because if you don't share with her your things, the only thing she'll share with you in return is her ugly hand-me-downs.

2. What's cool to wear, and what's not.

If you aren't sure about the outfit you're wearing and want an honest opinion, you know she'll be the first to tell you how hideous you look without holding back.

3. How to communicate with each other around your parents without saying a word.

This is necessary because when you aren't fighting, you're most likely scheming something together.

4. No matter how hard you fight, she will always be bigger and stronger than you.

Play fighting or real fighting, someone always ends up crying... and it's you.

5. To only pay attention to what is important in life.

When you're feeling low, she reminds you what matters and to forget about all the rest.

6. You're an easy target to get blamed for things she did.

Eventually you learn it's not even worth trying to stick up for yourself because "she did it!" has won over your parents multiple times as significant proof for blaming you for something she did.

7. How not to piss off mom and dad.

For the things she can't blame you for, you just sit back and watch, making sure you grow up to be the perfect angel she wasn't (or at least figure out how to do the things you want without getting in trouble).

8. The best beauty secrets to look as fabulous as she does when you're her age.

Since your genetics are basically the same, you just follow her lead on what works and what doesn't, avoiding any allergic reactions you may have encountered otherwise.

9. How to put someone before yourself and love them unconditionally.

Through whatever ups and downs you guys may face, you still appreciate everything she has done for you growing up. She made a lot of sacrifices to make you happy since before you can even remember. Although you may not be able to go back in time and make it up to her, you can still continue to take all the love she has given you, as well as all the lessons she has taught you, and pay it forward.