Does having a sister make you happier?

[Anonymous]

My sister is one of my best friends. She is 2.5 years older, and we fought like lunatics as kids, teenagrs, and even young adults really. We became very close, though, and I cannot imagine life without her. We are now 42 and 45.

[Anonymous]

Yep. My best friend.

[Anonymous]

I wish I had a sister. Never had a bond with my brother.

[Anonymous]

Yes, we were not super close growing up and then because very close as young adults. She was my best friend and confidant.

She died in her early 30s a few years ago. It left a huge hole in my life. I miss her every day, and still think of things I would like to share with her, or wonder what she would think about something that is happening.

I now have 3 daughters. I am so thankful they have each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, we were not super close growing up and then because very close as young adults. She was my best friend and confidant.

She died in her early 30s a few years ago. It left a huge hole in my life. I miss her every day, and still think of things I would like to share with her, or wonder what she would think about something that is happening.

I now have 3 daughters. I am so thankful they have each other.

Different details ( I don't have 3 daughters) but same story. I'm sorry for your loss, pp.
Fwiw, I have a brother. We have a nice relationship, but our personalities are just different. Even though we got closer after she died, it is very different.

[Anonymous]

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

Same, lol. I tried to be close but as soon as she had kids there was no room for friends or family. I do the obligation call every now and then, but she has made her bed. Her husband ended up dying and one kid moved to another country. Now she only has the one grown child, but she's busy with her family so I guess it's that Karma thing.

[Anonymous]

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

I agree. +10000

[Anonymous]

My sister is a well educated nit wit. She is one of those idiots you see on tv that goes to a family reunion (inlaws) during a pandemic. Think around 75 who rent pontoon boats etc...

[Anonymous]

I don’t know what’s it like NOT to have a sister.

Mine drives me absolutely batty, but...she also cracks me up with her great sense of humor and would rush to my side if ever needed it. So. People aren’t perfect. I’m glad for my sister.

[Anonymous]

I have a sister. Always wanted a brother.

[Anonymous]

No. We haven't talked in a decade.

[Anonymous]

So glad to have both of my sisters. I don’t want to imagine life without them.

[Anonymous]

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

Aw, me too!

I have two sisters, I'm in the middle. Oldest one treated me terribly growing up and still does. Younger one has autism so there is a limit to having a close, personal relationship. In a strange way, it's nice to see that many other people on this thread don't consider their sisters best friends. I don't feel so alone in that.

[Anonymous]

No, quite the opposite unfortunately.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a sister. Always wanted a brother.

Same. I think we got rid of those VHS videos of me being asked what I wanted with my sister in utero before routine and accurate ultrasounds. I was like "BROTHER! I hope it is a BOY! I do NOT want a sister!"

I got a sister. She's...fine. Not a nightmare but not someone I would call a friend.