Dear Little Sister,

The day you were born was probably one of the best days ever. You were this tiny human in our mother's arms; cuddled up so adorably. However, that was years ago, and now you are reaching the age where dating begins, I thought it would be a good idea as your older sibling to share this with you. Before you read it though, you need to know that not every experience will come out with the same results; just a new piece to your experience puzzle.

First thing is first, dating has two roads little one, and the only person you can let lead you there is yourself. One path will lead to good memories and maybe someday a gorgeous wedding for a gorgeous person. Unfortunately, there is that other road that can lead to hard times and maybe even an abusive relationship. The number one rule to know when it comes to dating is that you need to watch out for yourself, because you are the one person who knows what is best for you.

Second off, dates are not meant to be five star restaurants. I can easily tell you that Sonic is even considered a real dinner date; just share a slush! In reality it's not the prices that matter to either one of you, it's the fun and memory making y'all have that matters. Movies count too, just share the popcorn combos and maybe even sneak a little popcorn fight in if you really get bored...kidding!

Finally I'm going to mention it because it always seems to happen, and sometimes you may never know how to feel. Your heart will get broken. Don't think this is going to be a Disney story where your first date will propose to you and have kids with you, because there will be somebody there to break up with you. Once the two of you break up, you're going to cry and I don't mean cry for an hour, I mean cry for a few days or even a few weeks, because you went from texting and hanging out with somebody you were so into, to having nobody on the other end of their phone number because you most likely deleted it. You will probably try to avoid the places you went on dates to and you'll never want to watch those movies you went on dates to see again, but the good news is it will be okay. It will be okay because somebody else will come along and become your hero from your own heartbreak, and you have amazing older siblings and parents who will be there by your side.

Little sister, you are an amazing person, and I hope this advice was enough to cover the basics of what to expect. As your older sibling I don't want to see you hurt and I don't want you to be hurt by someone else, but it's the cycle of life and it's how it is going to work. I hope and wish the best for you as you become a teenager, and I hope you have great people to date.

Best of luck my love,

Your older sibling