First, you need to know, me and her, we’re a pair deal. You don’t just get one. We’re family. If you don’t like me, that's going to be a problem. You and I? We have to be best friends. Now, I’m not here to scare. I’m here to give you some helpful advice on her. It’s the little things that she won’t tell you. I know you’re not a mind reader so here things you should know about my sister:
- There are some days where she will just want an extra hour or two of sleep. Don’t force her out of bed. She’s a hard worker. That extra hour may make all of the difference in the world but if you tell her she needs to get up, she won’t argue with you. Just let her take the extra hour.
- Breaking plans is a foreign concept to her, no matter what the circumstance. Keeping our word is something our parents taught us at a young age. Don’t cancel a lunch date with her, because she would never do it to you. If you do, you better have a great reason and make it up to her.
- Family is #1 to her. She would be completely okay going and hanging with our grandma, daily. She would be okay going to see our baby cousins every chance she could. She loves seeing the face of our parents surprise her at work. So if she wants to invite me or our parents along to some things, don’t talk her out of it. Not living 5 minutes away is hard enough for her.
- She’s independent. She doesn’t need anyone or anything. She works hard for everything she has. She never grew spoiled and living off our parents. As soon as she could drive, she had a job, working for what she wants. She’s been grinding since 16 and don’t think she is going to slow down just because a man stepped into her life. Her job is important. Don’t make her feel bad for working. That’s what she knows.
- Music is her world. Now, she knows she’s not Beyonce but she loves to sing. She’ll sing in the car, she’ll hum in the shower, she’ll sing obnoxiously off-key at 3 am, she’ll rap in the kitchen, but the first time you tell her she sounds bad or off pitch or make a joke when she’s in her own little world, you’ll never hear her sing again. You will have struck an insecurity in her. Just sing along with her.
- Be her best friend. That’s the most important. Let her know daily how important she is. Let her know daily how much you love her. Let her know daily how beautiful she is to you. Let her know daily that she is your top priority. Let her know daily that she can come to you for ANYTHING. She shouldn’t feel like she is competing for your time with anyone or anything else.
My sister will love you so deeply. She will latch on and not let go. She's been right by my side since the day I was born and now it’s your turn. She’s the best thing that will ever happen to you. Hang on to her and never let go.