To those with an older sister, you know a few things to be true. First, because she's older, you're automatically the sidekick, whether you like it or not. Second, you wouldn't trade being sidekick for anything. She's the most annoying person you know, but she's also the best person you know. Except when she cheats in every single game of "Clue" and drinks the last of the milk, then she's the worst person you know. Whether you guys are snooping for Christmas presents together or giving each other the silent treatment in the car, she's your big sister and you love her.
Worst: She knows everything about you
She knows you didn’t actually walk the dog (and she’ll probably tell mom). She knows that you don’t like dirty napkins, so naturally she throws them at you. She knows you’ll always give her your last bite if she asks, which means you’ll never eat that last bite of your Pop-Tart.
Best: She knows everything about you
She knows you like company on a run, so she’ll roller blade next to you on your long run. She knows what makes you smile, so when you’re upset, she sends dog gifs.
Worst: She calls you out on your sh*t
Just when you really don't want to hear it, she’ll bring up sh*t that is literally the last thing you want to talk about. Like, yes, I do realize I am a slob and leave a trail around the house that you trip on. Yes, I haven't showered in 3 days. GET OVER IT.
Best: She keeps you in line
When you’re complaining about something that’s really not worth wasting your breath complaining about, she’ll tell you. She’ll tell you when you need to start acting like the great person you are. She’ll tell you what to not tell mom.
Worst: She’s not the best influence
She taught you those swear words your mom wish you wouldn’t use as much as you do. She’s your teammate in the game that is ganging up on mom for all the dumb stuff she does—Instagramming pictures of signs with one letter burnt out (it’s all out of love, mom).
Best: She’ll never let you eat that dozen of donuts alone
When you wake up on Sunday morning and send that donut emoji and a question mark, you know she’ll always reply with “YAAASSS”. Sisters don’t let sisters eat junk food alone.
Worst: She always uses seniority
She gets the front seat, she gets first pick on chores, she constantly pulls the “I was here first” line. I get it, you’re older.
Best: She could do things your friends couldn’t when you were younger
SHE COULD DRIVE. She drove you to get pizza rolls from Wal-Mart at midnight when your 14-year-old friends couldn’t. Or you know, she would help you out when she was 21 when you weren't.
Worst: You always have to share with her
Those snacks that mom bought? Yeah, you have to share those with her. You can always guarantee she’ll eat a little bit of your share, too.
Best: You know how to share with each other
When you have brown sugar cinnamon and frosted strawberry Pop-Tart, you split the boxes half and half so you can have one of each Pop-Tart for breakfast.
Worst: She doesn’t live at home and has a big girl job now
You can no longer wake her up by opening her door and waiting for her to wake up via staring so you guys can get donuts. She can’t always answer the phone during the day and keep you company while you eat lunch or FaceTime when you’re walking home from class.
Best: When you guys see each other, it’s an obnoxious reunion
Seeing each other again means you can reference things no one else really gets because they’re not your sister. You can communicate with just sounds or facial expressions.
Sisters - we won't always like them, but we'll always love them.
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