While blended families have become the new normal, people still don't seem to understand the relationship between siblings with only one shared parent. Here are a few reasons why the term "half-sibling" is the absolute worst.

1. Only people who don't have "half-siblings" use the term "half-sibling."

because they don't understand.

2. The dictionary definition of sibling already includes those who only share one parent.

sibling

n. One of two or more individuals having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister.

3. If you have a "half-sibling" you just call them your brother or sister.

because that's what they are.

4. If you're the older sibling, you watch them grow up.

5. And if you're the younger sibling, you look up to them.

6. Just like you would if you shared both parents.

7. You're more than just "half" proud when they do something great.

8. And they definitely don't annoy you only "half" as much as your other siblings do.

9. Most importantly, you love them with more than just "half" your heart.

10. So the next time someone calls your sibling "only your half-sibling" make sure you let them know that the proper term is either "uterine" or "agnate."

11. Just kidding, that sounds gross.