Oh hello,
So, you've officially surpassed me on my brother's list of most important ladies in his life. For 18 years, I secured second place, just mere inches behind my mother, but alas, you have come along and dethroned me, and I now hold the bronze medal, and ride in the backseat in the car of my brother's life. I'm supposed to hate you, utterly detest you with every ounce of my protective being, but instead, I want to thank you.
I've known my brother my entire life, and one could argue that I know him better than he knows himself. I can tell what he's feeling based on his facial expressions, and I know exactly what to say to either comfort him or completely ruin his day. But, about a year ago, I noticed a change in him. Suddenly, my scruffy brother was shaving regularly, ironing his pants, and doing everything he possibly could to impress someone....it turns out, that someone was you.
When I first met you, of course, I didn't hold back. I unleashed unreal amounts of sarcasm on you, while making fun of you at any opportunity that was presented to me; I hope you now know that I'm not being mean, but when my brother decided to date a hobbit-sized human, I couldn't help myself but crack a few jokes. I hate to admit this, but a lot of the time, the playful banter was my way of hiding my insecurity. You see, my brother is my best friend, my confidant, my personal bodyguard. He's had relationships prior to you, but upon meeting you, I knew that you were different, that you would be sticking around for quite some time. I feared losing one of the most important men in my life, or being replaced. But, you've shaped my brother into a more caring, understanding, and sensitive man; something I never thought I'd see. As odd as it may sound, your relationship with my brother strengthened my relationship with him, and for that, I can't thank you enough.
I don't think you really understood what you were getting yourself into when you first began dating my brother. As the tight-knit family that we are, when you date one of us, you date all of us. Thank you for making an effort with each member of my family. The twenty minutes you spend talking to my parents before going on dates with my brother mean the absolute world to them, and they appreciate you more than you know. And most importantly, thank you for making an effort with me. I am your harshest critic, and the efforts you've made to not only get to know me, but befriend me, has really helped your approval rating (don't get too excited, I'd still give you like a B+). But in all seriousness, my brother gained a girlfriend, and I gained a friend.
So with my thanks aside, I want to tell you something you probably already know. You are the luckiest girl in the world, hold my brother tight. When things get hard, remember that.
Much love,
Your Boyfriend's Sister
