Does having a sister make you happier?

[Anonymous]

I’ve never had a sister and always wanted one. That being said, happiness comes from within.

[Anonymous]

Nope. Not in the least. My sister and I have never ever gotten along. I am truly happier with no contact.

[Anonymous]

Yes, can' t imagine life without my sister. She was my rock growing up as we went through an awful childhood. We are 2 years apart and talk everyday.

[Anonymous]

Having my sister makes me happy. Having some of y'alls family sounds very very difficult. I'm sorry

[Anonymous]

Our relationship isn’t always perfect. But yes my life is better with her.

[Anonymous]

Obviously some will say yes and some no. Too personal of an experience to make generalizations.

[Anonymous]

I don’t have a sister but I have 3 kids, 2 of whom are girls. Just last night they were running around, playing in the rain and brought me so much joy. Their personalities are exact opposites but right now they are extremely close and I hope it stays that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. My sister has caused me a tremendous amount of stress. She’s an alcoholic who blames all of her problems on my mother and me. I occasionally get crazy texts accusing where she’s accusing me of doing something wrong. I spent years on the defensive before wising up to her game and learning not to engage.

The latest was her sending multiple emails that her family couldn’t join us for an event. Then when we went forward with the event without her, I got multiple texts on how hurt she and her family were. She claimed she told me they wanted to join us!

Maybe she wanted you to change the date to accommodate the fact that they couldn't make it but wanted to.

Nope. The date was not the issue. She would have played this game no matter what.

[Anonymous]

Sadly no. But my mom is my best friend. She's the person that makes me happiest outside of my nuclear family.

[Anonymous]

My sister is six years older than me. We’ve always been extremely close. I love her so much and I don’t know what I would do without her.

[Anonymous]

My sister and I are 10 months apart, went through school in the same grade and sort of raised as twins. We're in our early 50s now, live on opposite coasts, and talk every day. She's my absolute best friend.

[Anonymous]

My sister and I (18 months apart) fought ruthlessly growing up, barely spoke in our early 20s (living across the country from each other lent itself well to that)...and then, somewhere along the line, things changed.

I think she changed, for one, from being a really troubled and difficult person to someone who sought help and changed her life. I also felt (and still feel) tremendously guilty for how mean to her I was, which made her life a lot harder. Once she realized that not only do I recognize how wrong I was but also how terrible I feel about it, I think that shifted the dynamic, too. Now I'm the troubled one and she's nothing but supportive. She is the least-judgmental, kindest-hearted person I know. I'm so grateful to have her and hate that we wasted so many years fighting so much. But I try to just focus on now and the future and being a good sister.

[Anonymous]

I have a brother but always wanted a sister. In my case, I had a very complicated and sometimes difficult relationship with my mom and I think more than anything, it would be nice to have close female bonds. My brother is great, but he's not for calling or talking just because.

Of course, there're plenty of anecdotes of bad sisters, but I think the general stats bear out the benefits of having a sister.

[Anonymous]

It’s been one of the best things in my life. Right up there with husband, kids, and career.

[Anonymous]

OMG...if you think you missed out not having a sister, please rent mine.