Growing up with three sisters, it's easy to understand the similarities and differences we have had throughout our lifetime. With two older and one younger, I'm technically a "middle child" even though I graciously share that title with the second sister in line.
I don't believe in needing people's approval to be who you are, show what you like, do what makes you happy etc. But, I would be lying if I said I don't change my opinions on myself or others based off what my sisters tell me.
"He definitely doesn't like you, Tally. If he did he wouldn't treat you this way." Okay. This could be true if my sisters are saying it, especially if it's my oldest sister who is four years older and much wiser.
I constantly seek their approval because they have known me forever. They know me better than I know myself. My younger sister and I finish each other's sentences. It truly is remarkable how alike we all are, even though we claim to be different in our own ways.
"Do you like this shirt? Do I look fat in this?"
"Which picture looks best to post on instagram? What caption should I use?"
"What is this red spot on my face, is this normal?"
My sisters are like my own personal form of google. I ask them everything from random things they might know down to the most personal information they might not even care to know.
They also literally drive me insane. If one isn't stealing my straightener or favorite makeup, they are yelling at me because I stole theirs. I care more if I'm in an argument or fight with one of them than anyone else because I care so deeply about all three of them.
With my sisters, it's simple. We are very cut and dry. We all love and appreciate each other and know that we can never find a better friend to stick by us for a lifetime. I've consistently heard the quote, "a sister by chance, a friend by choice" and I couldn't agree more. My sisters and I continually talk about our future, how our children will all be super close and how much we know that no matter where this life takes us, we will always have each other.
In this life, the friends and relationships you have with most people are temporary. For good or bad reasons, life changes constantly and people change as a result of that, too. The great thing about my three sisters is that they're there for me and I'm there for them, every step of the way. It's a lifetime relationship, not a seasonal one.
The best part too is that they will tell me if I'm doing something I shouldn't be or making if I'm making a mistake.
"Tally, stop and think about this before you move forward with it."
No matter what happens, good or bad, they will give me their opinion. So approval from them means that much more when they disagree with a choice I am making.
I consider myself very fortunate to have the type of relationship with my sisters that I do. Love it or hate it, I know my sisters have the best intentions out for me and they know I do the same for them.
This is for you, Montana, Paige and Zoe, I love you three, more than you know. Xoxo
