All of my life, I have been the only daughter. I've been the only one to wear pretty dresses for homecoming, the only one to experiment with makeup (and fail), and the only one to put on a cheerleading uniform every Friday night. I am the only daughter my parents had the pleasure of spoiling, and I'm here to tell you why it's completely awesome that I never had a sister.
1. Your mom takes you shopping. A lot.
You're the apple of her eye. The exact replica and the person she aspires to be... and you're the only one who shares her innate sense to spend five hours in the mall trying on dozens of dresses without a second thought. You'll be the first person she'll ask to come along because she knows you'll have just as much fun as she will. And you'll probably get a shirt or two out of it.
2. You get whatever you want. (Thanks to Dad.)
You're daddy's little princess. How could he say no when all you've asked for is a little extra cash or a ride to your friend's house? He will always have your back and will probably pay extra attention to you and your needs. But don't forget that you're his only little girl, so he may be even more protective of you when you start bringing your boyfriend around.
3. You get the biggest room.
I mean, you have the most clothes, shoes and accessories of anyone else in the house, so why wouldn't you get the biggest room with the biggest closet? Your brothers don't really care anyway, and where else would you put everything your mom buys you when you go shopping?
4. There's no sister stealing your clothes.
A big complaint I've heard from my not-so-fortunate friends is that their sisters always steal their clothes. Perhaps the biggest perk of being the only daughter is the unwavering certainty that no one will be walking out in your favorite jeans any time soon. (If they do, you may need to have a talk with your brother!)
5. You'll learn to fight (because you have no choice).
Your brother, especially if he's older than you, will pick on you, no question. But it'll teach you not to take crap from anyone, since you'll be so used to snide comments and annoying, embarrassing moments. It will also show you how to properly throw down if need be (which is actually super important).
6. You'll always win that fight.
Seriously, do you really think your brother will get away with beating on you? Not likely.
7. You'll receive all the sentimental family stuff.
Let's face it: your brothers will never appreciate those antique pearl earrings that belonged to your grandma or vintage furniture your grandpa handmade the way that you do, and your mom knows it. Who better to get the sentimental than your mother's most precious gem herself?
8. Your mom is your best friend.
I'm my mom's frequent go-to because I always listen and offer my opinion. She comes to me when she's fed up with my dad or when she's having a hard day at work. And she's always there for me when I have some melodramatic moment that my brothers just wouldn't understand. We have a bond that many mothers and daughters share, but it's even better because I'm the only one she shares it with.
9. You'll always have someone to protect you.
Your brothers, big and little, will always look out for you. Even if they pretend like you're the most annoying thing in the world, they don't want to see you get hurt.
10. But you'll learn to stand on your own two feet.
Similar to learning how to fight, you'll learn how to be OK on your own. Growing up surrounded by men who want to protect you will show you that not a single boy is worth losing yourself over when you already have so many great guys in your life!
