On Having A Sister 10 Years Older
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On Having A Sister 10 Years Older

Reasons its actually the best thing ever!

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On Having A Sister 10 Years Older
Zoe Beard

Sometimes having an older sibling that's so much older than you can seem like a curse. But, there are way more reasons it's amazing than there are reasons it sucks. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

1. You get to know all the good music

Music from when she was a teenager is no longer cool or played on the radio. You grow up listening to her music all the time. As a result, you already know about Blink-182 for when they become cool again.

2. You get a protector.


Because you're the baby, she's willing to do anything to protect you. Whether it be a mean girl or a rude boy, she'll be ready to drop someone if need be.

4.She's already been through it.

Everything that you're going through, she's already done it. High school, boys, girls, drama, all of it. As a result, she knows what's going on in your head and how to help.

5. She gives great advice.

On that note, when it comes to giving advice, hers is always great. Sure, sometimes it will feel like a lecture, but at the end of the day...she usually ends up being right. You'll hate this sometimes, but it's a blessing.

6. She has a house.

And she'll let you stay there whenever you need. You can escape when you're fighting with your parents or when you just need a break from life. Plus, she usually has great food and will make you dinner.

7. You can steal her clothes.

Whether it be old prom dresses, shoes, or business clothes (for when you need to adult), she's got it. When you were younger you got the hand-me-downs, but now that you two are the same size, your closet doubles. She secretly hates this sometimes, but lets it happen.

8. She can be a mediator between you and your parents.

She's got years of experience dealing with your parents. She knows how to calm them down. When you need a compromise or really want to do something, she's the one you go to for help. She knows how to work them better than you do.

9. You get treated like an only child.

You get to live like an only child for a while with all the perks of having a sibling. You don't have to share the bathroom or your food or your car, but you still have an amazing person to look up to.

10. Her friends become your friends.

All her friends love you. When you were younger, she hated it. But now that you're an adult, it's okay. You get to have friends of all different ages and different perspectives. It's great. They become like older siblings too.

11. She'll take you to do cool things.

She'll take you to concerts and shows and take you hiking. All the things that you can't do with your parents, you can do with her. She always seems to know cool things to do that you never would have thought of.

12. She can teach you how to do your make up.

She already went through that awkward phase of not knowing how to apply foundation and bright colored eye shadow. When you get to this stage, she can prevent you from looking like a Bratz doll and teach you how to do things the right way.

13. She'll end up marrying someone.

She ends up marrying someone really cool. It'll feel like you lose her for a little bit, but you end up gaining a brother who is also super cool. It's like a two for one deal.

14. She'll let you do things your parents won't.

Having your boyfriend over, having friends over, staying out late, buying that top... She'll let you do things that your parents might cringe at. She'll still be watchful, but she knows what's up.

15. She's always there for you.

She will be your best friend. She'll never leave. She'll love you forever, even when you are fighting and you've screwed up royally. She's always there and always will be.

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