Having a sister is a difficult, yet rewarding thing. You have to share things, you get in fights over almost nothing, and sometimes it is just downright taxing, mentally and pyschically. But I would't trade my sister for the world. And in our own reality, we have certain rules that allow us to coexist peacefully and happily (most of the time).
1. DON'T steal clothes.
This is probably the most common rule between sisters, yet the one that gets broken the most. I can literally attest to going through my sister's closet and getting mad that she has stolen some of my clothes...when I'm honestly about to steal her favorite skirt. It may be a tad hypocritical, but I never fail to get mad when I find my clothes in her room or in her closet, yet I know that I "borrow" her stuff all the time (without asking).
2. DON'T steal food.
Unless you planned to split a meal with me, please don't take my food. Those Babybels that Mom just bought me are specifically for me. It is one of the worst feelings in the world when you are excited to eat something, and then you open the fridge and whatever you were craving has mysteriously disappeared. I actually get a pit of anger in my stomach when this happens.
3. DON'T snitch.
If you tell on me, be prepared for your entire list of wrongdoings in your entire life to come out. If you stay quiet, I will too, simply as that.
4. DON'T go get food and return with nothing.
Oh my goodness! I see you returned with Chinese takeout and here I am, starving for dinner. Please buy me food too, I beg of you.
5. DON'T gang up on me with my other sibling(s).
Nothing is better in the world then a Family vs You feud. It's "let's hate on you specifically day"! If you don't take sides against me, I will have your back for the rest of my life, sis.
6. DON'T make stupid decisions (unless you are together).
Sneaking out of the house? Sledding on trash can lids at 2 am? Please don't attempt this without me, I want to make these memories with you, so I can talk about them when I'm the maid of honor at your wedding (no pressure or anything).
7. DO take my hints when I'm trying to pull something off.
Yeah Mom, I most definitely was studying last night. If you hear that specific tone in my voice and my eyes go wide when you look at me, please take these hints and go along with my little white lie. Again, if you have my back, I will have yours.
8. DO agree with me when I say our parents are the worst (which you're not Mom and Dad, I promise).
If I'm complaining about how Mom wouldn't buy me that new watch, or about how Dad won't let me go to that concert, just listen and agree with me. I love you Mom and Dad, but sometimes we bond over stuff like this.
9. DO exhaust all possible resources before asking the parents for help.
Phone broken? Bad grade on a test? Broke? Just ask me for help or anyone else you can think of before stressing out our parents or freaking out? It'll all be okay, trust me
10. DO try and stay in touch as much as possible.
I miss you more than you think! Give me a call or shoot me a text whenever you have time. We may not always get along when we are at home, but I value you and your friendship and being sisters is bond we will have for the rest of our lives.
I love you, even though at times it may not seem like it. I can't wait to see you again, and hope you can agree with these mostly unsaid rules.
