Sisters hold special bonds that are basically indestructible. Nothing comes in the way of a relationship with your sister. Sure there are fights, and grudges held because she stole your favorite shirt, but at the end of the day she is always there for you. Growing up with a sister close in age is a blessing. When I was born, I had an instant best friend waiting for me there. She sat on my mom’s lap while on the hospital bed and stroked my head, and said out loud “Okay I’m leaving. I don’t want her”. That sassiness stuck with her and she is the same now as she was the day I was born. I couldn’t imagine life without a sister. Having a sister close in age has it’s ups and downs. There are some good things and there are some bad things. But I wouldn’t trade it for the world. So if you and your sister are close in age, you may notice that these 10 things happen!
1. You share clothing
Being close in age is a great thing, especially because you will most likely have similar taste in clothing as your sister. You get even luckier if your sister is the same size as you. You have double the closet and double the accessories. Basically everything I own is hers and vice versa.
2. You know the same people
You and your sister know each other's friends, and genuinely like them. And you also know every single person they talk about, because you most likely went to high school with them, or see them at the grocery store. You use a first name basis with people, because you both know who you are talking about always.
3. You jam in the car together
You both love the same music because you grew up together listening to the same artists. You sing loud and horribly in the car together with the window down. You know each other’s favorite artist and favorite songs, because you most likely love them as well.
4. You defend each other
You get each other more than anyone else, so if there is an argument in the family, your sister is right there beside you. She gets what you're going through, because she was the same age only a short while ago. She’s got your back.
5. You get a little competitive
Obviously when you have a sister close in age, competition is bound to occur. You might get a little jealous from time to time or try to compete to be the favorite daughter, but it passes pretty quickly because it’s all in good fun.
6. You have your own sense of humor
There have been so many times where I make a joke in front of someone other than my sister and I can hear crickets, but I know if my sister was there she would’ve busted out laughing with me. You have your own little unique humor between the two of you and you think you are hilarious. If anyone else were to hear the things you say to your sister they would think you were psycho.
7. You like the same food
Burrito runs are always happening with your sister and you most likely love the same food as she does. And even if you don’t, she is always there to try to get you to try something new, like Mediterranean food or Thai food for the first time.
8. You give each other advice
Since you are so close in age, you’ve had the same problems, the same drama and the same everything once upon a time. She knows what to say because she is going through it too. She gives the best advice and she is honest.
9. You tell each other everything
She is always there when you need her, so you just walk into her room and talk to her. She is always there to listen and even sometimes she may not want to listen but it’s nice for someone to be there for you when you need them. I love being able to tell my sister things that I may not want to tell my best friends or parents. We are always open with each other.
10. You are each other’s best friends
The truest statement of all is “She is your sister by blood but your best friend by choice.” She was there with you through it all, people constantly think you are twins, and she’s had the same experiences you had. She knows you inside and out and she is exactly like you. There is nothing like a sister. A sister is truly irreplaceable, and I don’t know what I would do without her. I definitely would not be the same person I am today without my sister.
