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9 Reasons Why Having Siblings Is An Adventure

5. One word: Blackmail.

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9 Reasons Why Having Siblings Is An Adventure
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Whether you’re the oldest, loser middle child, or the baby of the family, it’s an adventure for all. Remember when you broke the window of your room doing God knows what, and your sibling went along with your crappy story? Yeah, I’ve done that. At some point, I think we all have. There are probably a number of things that you wish you could change, but having a brother or sister, or multiple of both, isn't one of them. And based off of my own experiences, here's why.

1.They would hold your hand walking home from school, even though it was slightly embarrassing for them.

This happened until maybe the fifth grade? And it completely broke your heart when you guys no longer went to the same school. You were also high-key scared as hell to walk by yourself.

2.They let you sleep in their bed when you had nightmares.

This is a real thing, guys. God bless my sister cause I know damn well I irritated her soul.

3. They’ve lied for you. And will continue to do so.

This is a two-way street, just as they’ve lied for me and covered my tracks, I’ve done it for them and I’ll probably always do it. It's kind of obligatory.

4. They’ll pick you up at the butt crack of dawn if you call drunk.

This past summer was wild.

5. One word: Blackmail.

Coercion is also a good word.

6.They’ll let you drive their Jeep when they’re drunk.

You know damn well the Jeep is “baby” and shouldn’t be touched but those rules go out the window when they're drunk. It’s a mixture of emotions between excitement and terror because if you crash it, dent it, or even get a minor scratch on it – you’re dead.

7. Fights are always one for the books.

Nothing will ever compare to the fights you have with your brothers and sisters. I think it goes to an entirely new level of fighting. It’s like a live MMA match. One moment you’re sitting on the couch watching the wiggles and the next your brother is really Batista Bombing your sister into the hardwood floor. I know it sounds really bad but it was hilarious.

8. No one else is going to understand the arguments you get into with your parents better than them.

If you’re the baby of the family like I am, then you know you can always go to your brother or sister to complain and they’ll hit you with the “Eh, she/he used to do that to me all the time.” It’s honestly a breath of fresh air. But really, how do we handle the situation? Teach me your ways.

9.They’re family. It’s messy.

They’re your best friends even if you won't acknowledge it. You can’t get rid of them, so might as well make the best of it while you can. It’s a crappy, painful, yet wonderful experience that I wouldn’t trade for the world.

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