Siblings are the individuals in life that will drive you crazy but love you with all their heart. I should know. I grew up with one brother and one sister and let me tell you, that was by no means an easy venture. After the endless arguments, stolen clothes, and tattling, I am closer than ever with both my sister and brother. Let me share with you the 5 reasons your siblings will always be your best friends.
1. They never let you face life alone.
In my situation, my sister and I are only 18 months apart. We shared everything from our bedroom to our hand-me-down clothes. Now that we are all grown up, my sister has a beauty baby boy and we share that responsibility too. We have learned some of life's toughest lessons together as well as experienced life's greatest joys. That by itself tells me that I will never have to face this life alone.
2. They have your back no matter what life throws at you.
My brother and I could not stand each other growing up, but today we live together. It was the typical fighting over our parent’s attention, me pulling the “big sister card,” and wanting that last piece of candy just so he wouldn’t have it. Being the only boy was hard for him but that never kept him from protecting me and standing up for me when the bullies at school just wouldn’t let up. No matter how mad we are at each other, I know he will always have my back when I need it…and vice versa.
3. They are the listening ear you need.
Sometimes life can drag you down and keep you there just to watch you suffer. Siblings are the people you can count on to listen without judgement. I know sometimes talking to friends can blow up in your face. Friends come and go just like the seasons but family is forever. My siblings may not always agree with the decisions I make or the way I choose to live my life, but they will always support me no matter what I decide to do.
4. They have a similar view on life.
Chances are you grew up in the same house and you lived similar lifestyles. One thing I have learned is that finding people that value your way of life is few and far between. Learn from their experiences. My siblings and I grew up in a house that valued a spiritual relationship with God. When we moved out on our own for college, we encouraged each other to hold tight to that lifestyle and appreciate all it has to offer. To this day we go to church together and still have family dinners regularly.
5. They have known you from the beginning.
They know what makes you tick and what excites you. They know the struggles you’ve faced and they were there to help you face them. They laugh because they remember your most embarrassing moment and beam with joy because they were there for your proudest moment. As tough as growing up with siblings can be, I would never change the lessons it taught me. As much as my parents helped shape me into the person I am today, my siblings deserve just as much credit. My siblings are my best friends.
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